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Recently came across a .38, blued, new departure with a 4" barrel. Comes with a red box which I think is original. Serial # 171XXX. Can anyone tell me the year of manufacturer. Looks like 4th or 5th model based on the language on the box? Any help is greatly appreciated
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That SN would make it a .38 Safety Hammerless (aka New Departure) 4th Model, produced from 1898 to 1907 with the SN range 116003 to 220000. According to SCSW, the red box is likely original although apparently other colors were used as well during that period.
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