I frames started in bout 1896 and continued into the 1950s. Originals had leaf hammer spring and toward the last they had coil hammer spring like the J frames.
C.R. / Mike.....I kinda thought it might be a "transition" pistol as it pretty much matches my square butt 36 J. It does give the illusion of being smaller because of the shorter cylinder. I was originally attracted to thie gun because it looked like a 32 cal in the showcase. I was dissapointed when I realized it was .38, but I couldn't pass it up. I should of related more info in my first post but I was too lazy to get my glasses to look at model #. Thanks for your info and patience.
I sold a LOT of Bangor Punta guns. QC'd them when they came in. Less than one percent went back. Rest were nice and my customers probably think BP guns are just great.
Have several BP guns now and all are FAR superior to the recent offerings from the traitors. Fit, finish and function.