S&W pre-model 10 I think???

Bernie Link · October 16, 2014, 05:46 PM

I'm 69 years old & this gun was given to me by my grandfather. I had someone guess that it is a pre-model 10. It doesn't have a model # on it. On the barrel is says "38 S&W Special CTG", on the frame it has the Smith & Wesson trademark & "Made in USA, Marcas Registradas, Smith & Wesson, Springfield Mass. The serial # is: C 1467XX. Can anyone give me information on the gun? It looks to have a 4.5" barrel. Thanks, Bernie

lamarw · October 16, 2014, 06:01 PM

I believe your revolver was produced between 1948 and 1952. It is most likely a .38 M&P.

I suspect the Forum Moderators will move your post to the Revolver section of the Forum where the exposure will tickle the fancy of the revolver experts. A picture will help ID your revolver.

The experts will either agree or correct my assumption.

If it is a .38 M&P, then it will be the continuation of the postwar .38 Military and Police Victory Model. As your surmised it will also be the predecessor of the Model 10.

Evan Thomas · October 17, 2014, 11:00 AM

Yep. Moved.

And a picture would be good.

GaryED50 · October 17, 2014, 11:13 AM

Does it look like my M&P 38

Gary

SaxonPig · October 17, 2014, 03:23 PM

The C prefix started on the Military & Police Model in 1948 at C1. Ran until 1967. In 1957 this became the Model 10. My best guess on yours would be 1951 but it could be a year earlier or later.

Shouldn't be 4.5" on the barrel. They were made in 4" and 5" (extra cool factor) but not 4.5". Measure from muzzle to cylinder face.

The CTG on the barrel stamp is shorthand for "Cartridge."

A classic S&W revolver. Hope you have somebody to pass it on to someday.

I bet it has what S&W called the "Speed Hammer." Many guys call it the "Fish Hook Hammer." Both of the M&Ps pictured below have the Speed Hammer feature.

Yours likely has a round or "Half Moon" front sight. Around 1953 or so the serrated ramp starts to show up and we see both styles used until about 1957 when the round sight finally disappears.

GaryEd50- Yours is a 1946-1948 "Transitional" M&P and would not really have much in common with one made in 1951. Yours is more pre-war in design.

GaryED50 · October 17, 2014, 04:10 PM

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GaryEd50- Yours is a 1946-1948 "Transitional" M&P and would not really have much in common with one made in 1951. Yours is more pre-war in design.

ahhh Gotcha.. thanks

Gary

roaddog28 · October 23, 2014, 05:05 PM

I have one too. 1955 four screw 6 inch barrel.

October 16, 2014, 05:46 PM	#1
Bernie Link Member Join Date: August 22, 2012 Location: Roswell Posts: 56	S&W pre-model 10 I think??? I'm 69 years old & this gun was given to me by my grandfather. I had someone guess that it is a pre-model 10. It doesn't have a model # on it. On the barrel is says "38 S&W Special CTG", on the frame it has the Smith & Wesson trademark & "Made in USA, Marcas Registradas, Smith & Wesson, Springfield Mass. The serial # is: C 1467XX. Can anyone give me information on the gun? It looks to have a 4.5" barrel. Thanks, Bernie

October 17, 2014, 11:00 AM	#3
Evan Thomas Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2008 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 5,631	Yep. Moved. And a picture would be good. __________________ Never let anything mechanical know you're in a hurry.

October 16, 2014, 06:01 PM	#2
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	I believe your revolver was produced between 1948 and 1952. It is most likely a .38 M&P. I suspect the Forum Moderators will move your post to the Revolver section of the Forum where the exposure will tickle the fancy of the revolver experts. A picture will help ID your revolver. The experts will either agree or correct my assumption. If it is a .38 M&P, then it will be the continuation of the postwar .38 Military and Police Victory Model. As your surmised it will also be the predecessor of the Model 10.

October 17, 2014, 11:13 AM	#4
GaryED50 Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Dawsonville Georgia Posts: 542	Does it look like my M&P 38 Gary

October 17, 2014, 03:23 PM	#5
SaxonPig Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 2006 Posts: 1,900	The C prefix started on the Military & Police Model in 1948 at C1. Ran until 1967. In 1957 this became the Model 10. My best guess on yours would be 1951 but it could be a year earlier or later. Shouldn't be 4.5" on the barrel. They were made in 4" and 5" (extra cool factor) but not 4.5". Measure from muzzle to cylinder face. The CTG on the barrel stamp is shorthand for "Cartridge." A classic S&W revolver. Hope you have somebody to pass it on to someday. I bet it has what S&W called the "Speed Hammer." Many guys call it the "Fish Hook Hammer." Both of the M&Ps pictured below have the Speed Hammer feature. Yours likely has a round or "Half Moon" front sight. Around 1953 or so the serrated ramp starts to show up and we see both styles used until about 1957 when the round sight finally disappears. GaryEd50- Yours is a 1946-1948 "Transitional" M&P and would not really have much in common with one made in 1951. Yours is more pre-war in design.

October 23, 2014, 05:05 PM	#7
roaddog28 Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 961	I have one too. 1955 four screw 6 inch barrel.