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EfEnGee · January 6, 2011, 05:49 PM

Hello,

I recently received the gift of a S&W 38 special and would like to know more about it. Can anyone advise me on a good resource for researching firearm history?

The pistol is black steel, with a white bone handle. 4" barrel.

Stamp on top reads:
Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass USA
Patented FEB.6.06.SEPT.14.09.DEC.29.14

Cylinder Ejection Side:
SMITH & WESSON on barrel
S&W emblem below latch

Opposite side38 S&W Special CTG
MADE IN USA

Back of Cylinder
607795

I researched previous blogs explaining the patented dates. Is there a way to determine when this weapon was manufactured?

Also, there are three tiny areas of rust along the barrel. Is there a way that I (a novice) can clean the rust without damaging the finish further?

I greatly appreciate any and all help.

January 6, 2011, 05:49 PM	#1
EfEnGee Junior Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Posts: 3	Information on a S&W 38Special based on serial number Hello, I recently received the gift of a S&W 38 special and would like to know more about it. Can anyone advise me on a good resource for researching firearm history? The pistol is black steel, with a white bone handle. 4" barrel. Stamp on top reads: Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass USA Patented FEB.6.06.SEPT.14.09.DEC.29.14 Cylinder Ejection Side: SMITH & WESSON on barrel S&W emblem below latch Opposite side38 S&W Special CTG MADE IN USA Back of Cylinder 607795 I researched previous blogs explaining the patented dates. Is there a way to determine when this weapon was manufactured? Also, there are three tiny areas of rust along the barrel. Is there a way that I (a novice) can clean the rust without damaging the finish further? I greatly appreciate any and all help.