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a) .38 Special
b) 1 7/8" bbl
c) Round butt
d) 5 shot
e) Fixed
f) Serial #AHL81XX
g) Mod. 36
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1986.
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Yeah, no prefixes.
Just 595xxx on the bottom of the butt grip in the metal!
It's got a really cool extremely old looking leather holdster too.
What's 4th change mean?
Is it worth a lot of money?
Or worth more keeping as a family heirloom?
Is it Antiques Roadshow worthy?
Or more like just personally cool in the family?
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The "change" number refers to engineering changes made to the gun during it years of production. The original Model of 1905 ran from 1905 to 1906, the 1st change from 1906 to 1909, 2nd also ran from 1906 to 1909 with minor changes, 3rd from 1909 to 1915 and 4th from 1915 to 1942.
As with any collectable, condition is very important. Value can range from $200 in only good condition to over $1200 in like new with original box and accessories.
Since it's being passed down to you from your grandfather I would not part with it.
Jim