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manuelalonso · October 19, 2006, 01:59 PM

Hi a just came across this revolver it was from my grandfather is a
38 S&W special ctg and the serial number is 594529 and in the top of the barrel says patented feb 606 sept14,09.dec.99,14 CAn you please tell how old is this gun and what type of bullet use

**Mike Irwin** · October 19, 2006, 11:57 PM

Well, if it's a Smith & Wesson, which I believe it is, it was made probably during World War II.

It's chambered for the .38 Special cartridge, which is one of the most common in use today. You'll have no troubles finding it at any decent gun shop, and often WalMart.

October 19, 2006, 01:59 PM	#1
manuelalonso Junior Member Join Date: October 19, 2006 Posts: 1	need help need info Hi a just came across this revolver it was from my grandfather is a 38 S&W special ctg and the serial number is 594529 and in the top of the barrel says patented feb 606 sept14,09.dec.99,14 CAn you please tell how old is this gun and what type of bullet use

October 19, 2006, 11:57 PM	#2
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,382	Well, if it's a Smith & Wesson, which I believe it is, it was made probably during World War II. It's chambered for the .38 Special cartridge, which is one of the most common in use today. You'll have no troubles finding it at any decent gun shop, and often WalMart. __________________ "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.