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

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Bernie Link

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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
 
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.
 
Does it look like my M&P 38
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Gary
 
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.

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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.
 
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