Found hand gun

NightScapes · November 26, 2006, 10:19 PM

We were going through some old stuff around the house and came upon a hand gun. I really don't know a thing about guns so I thought I might ask someone that does.
It says "38 Special CTG" on the barrel. It has a Trade Mark on the right side, just above the grip. It has a wooden grip with a diamond in the center, of which it has a screw that holds the grip in place. The body of the piece is chrome and has a serial # on the butt of the grip. The SN is in the 17000s.
Anything that you guys can tell me would be appreciated.
Thank you in advance,

hpg · November 26, 2006, 10:24 PM

Sounds like a S&W kframe 38.Does it say Smith & Wesson on it anywhere?...hpg

NightScapes · November 26, 2006, 11:04 PM

It has a logo on the side but it is very worn and I can't tell what it is. It is a circle though.
Any help?

RJay · November 27, 2006, 10:14 AM

If it is a Smith and Wesson, then in 38 Special and that serial number range , it probably is a 38 Special Hand Exjector M&P 1899-1902. It also sounds as if it is either well worn or polished and refinished.

**Mike Irwin** · November 27, 2006, 11:44 AM

Can you provide a photograph or two?

Hotdog1911 · December 1, 2006, 05:38 PM

Just send that unkown pistola to me in care of Hotdog, at the Island of Unfit Guns. We'll take good care of it & send you some pictures in consideration of your contribution(s). Ha Ha.

The people who can assist might need some pictures. Good luck. Now if I can look thru some of this junk around here and find an old gun...look around here, Sparky.

**James K** · December 1, 2006, 11:08 PM

NightScapes, this is one case where I won't take a guess without more info. It very likely is a Smith & Wesson, but there were many Spanish copies with unusual or no marks that are positively dangerous to fire. I would recommend not firing the gun until you get can get better info.

Jim

November 26, 2006, 10:19 PM	#1
NightScapes Junior Member Join Date: November 26, 2006 Posts: 2	Found hand gun We were going through some old stuff around the house and came upon a hand gun. I really don't know a thing about guns so I thought I might ask someone that does. It says "38 Special CTG" on the barrel. It has a Trade Mark on the right side, just above the grip. It has a wooden grip with a diamond in the center, of which it has a screw that holds the grip in place. The body of the piece is chrome and has a serial # on the butt of the grip. The SN is in the 17000s. Anything that you guys can tell me would be appreciated. Thank you in advance, __________________ Paul R Gosselin, CLVLT NightScapes Landscape Lighting Professionals www.night-scapes.com

November 26, 2006, 10:24 PM	#2
hpg Senior Member Join Date: September 14, 2002 Location: in the Bluegrass State Posts: 1,609	Sounds like a S&W kframe 38.Does it say Smith & Wesson on it anywhere?...hpg __________________ NRA member Semper Paratus

November 26, 2006, 11:04 PM	#3
NightScapes Junior Member Join Date: November 26, 2006 Posts: 2	It has a logo on the side but it is very worn and I can't tell what it is. It is a circle though. Any help? __________________ Paul R Gosselin, CLVLT NightScapes Landscape Lighting Professionals www.night-scapes.com

November 27, 2006, 11:44 AM	#5
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,102	Can you provide a photograph or two? __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

December 1, 2006, 05:38 PM	#6
Hotdog1911 Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2006 Posts: 282	Don't worry... Just send that unkown pistola to me in care of Hotdog, at the Island of Unfit Guns. We'll take good care of it & send you some pictures in consideration of your contribution(s). Ha Ha. The people who can assist might need some pictures. Good luck. Now if I can look thru some of this junk around here and find an old gun...look around here, Sparky.

November 27, 2006, 10:14 AM	#4
RJay Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,415	If it is a Smith and Wesson, then in 38 Special and that serial number range , it probably is a 38 Special Hand Exjector M&P 1899-1902. It also sounds as if it is either well worn or polished and refinished.

December 1, 2006, 11:08 PM	#7
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,403	NightScapes, this is one case where I won't take a guess without more info. It very likely is a Smith & Wesson, but there were many Spanish copies with unusual or no marks that are positively dangerous to fire. I would recommend not firing the gun until you get can get better info. Jim __________________ Jim K