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hand gun value
- Thread starter resi.llc
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Your .38 Special was made sometime around the 1978-79 time frame. It should be a Model 10 or 12 based upon your serial number and description. A 3-inch barrel would be scarce. Measure the barrel from the forward end of the cylinder to the muzzle.
Your .38 should be a fixed-site model. You can find the exact model number by opening the cylinder and inspecting the cutout behind the cylinder arm. You should see a stamping like "Mod 10-5" or similar marking.
Depending on the region of the U.S. these revolvers, in excellent condition with no scratches or dings, can fetch anywere from $275 to $399, with about $300-$325 being average in my experience. Your 3-inch barrel would probably add another $75 to that price.
Your .38 should be a fixed-site model. You can find the exact model number by opening the cylinder and inspecting the cutout behind the cylinder arm. You should see a stamping like "Mod 10-5" or similar marking.
Depending on the region of the U.S. these revolvers, in excellent condition with no scratches or dings, can fetch anywere from $275 to $399, with about $300-$325 being average in my experience. Your 3-inch barrel would probably add another $75 to that price.
fisherman66
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Your early 1960's Police Positive Special is a "third issue" model. In excellent condition (95%) about $350. If it's unfired or still pristine looking in it's box, about $550.
These are nice revolvers. The frame size is somewhere between the S&W five-shot J-Frame and the larger K-Frame. Their small size makes them excellent travel companions as well as pleasant home defense revolvers.
These are nice revolvers. The frame size is somewhere between the S&W five-shot J-Frame and the larger K-Frame. Their small size makes them excellent travel companions as well as pleasant home defense revolvers.