Got my Dad's 38 that he bought for security guard work and never even fired, I think. 38 S&W Special CTG, 4" Barrel SN# 5D819xx Still in box, all papers, cleaning rod, etc.:bluelogo: He got this back in the '80s; he's now in his 80's, and I would like some input on it. May go to one of the...

Hello Everyone, I'm new to S&W Forums. I just acquired my first S&W revolver and I have some questions about it. I have attached photos. I hear that you all like photos. S&W was able to tell me that it was a Victory Model manufactured in 1943. It appears to have had the barrel shortened. Not...

I have this revolver that was passed down from my grandpa to my father to me when he passed away when I was 14, always been very into firearms in a basic perspective but I was wondering how I would figure out which year this was produced. Any ideas? Thanks for all your info and tips it will be...