I have tried to research this a bit, but maybe just asking the question would work best:
This is my first S&W
Questions:
1. Can I shoot .38 +P in this handgun?
2. What does the CTG at the end of "38 S&W Special CTG" mean?
3. What year was this manufactured?
4. Is there any extra value to this firearm? (It is not in very perfect condition. It has some bluing wear, some bits of rust on a couple of screws. It wasn't stored well before I ended up with it.)
5. Can I open this thing up and clean it without ending up at a gunsmith with a bag of parts?
The info:
On the but: J467XX
On the right side of the barrel: 38 S&W SPECIAL CTG
On the right, below cylinder:
MADE IN USA
MARCAS REGISTRADAS
SMITH & WESSON
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
On the left side of the barrel: SMITH & WESSON
On the left side, in front of the grip: (the smith trademark)
On the left side under the cylinder swing arm: MOD. 36
This is a small framed revolver with a 3" barrel and fixed sights.
Any help with these questions would be greatly appreciated.
This is my first S&W
Questions:
1. Can I shoot .38 +P in this handgun?
2. What does the CTG at the end of "38 S&W Special CTG" mean?
3. What year was this manufactured?
4. Is there any extra value to this firearm? (It is not in very perfect condition. It has some bluing wear, some bits of rust on a couple of screws. It wasn't stored well before I ended up with it.)
5. Can I open this thing up and clean it without ending up at a gunsmith with a bag of parts?
The info:
On the but: J467XX
On the right side of the barrel: 38 S&W SPECIAL CTG
On the right, below cylinder:
MADE IN USA
MARCAS REGISTRADAS
SMITH & WESSON
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
On the left side of the barrel: SMITH & WESSON
On the left side, in front of the grip: (the smith trademark)
On the left side under the cylinder swing arm: MOD. 36
This is a small framed revolver with a 3" barrel and fixed sights.
Any help with these questions would be greatly appreciated.