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Help with Identifying this S&W .38 S&W CTG

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#1 · (Edited)
I have inherited a S&W .38 with serial number 110811. There is no other markings on the gun except the .38S&W CTG on the barrel. Any insight would be appreciated.
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#3 ·
Yep, good clear pics of both sides and all markings
 
#8 ·
I'm thinking you have a .38 Chief's Special. Probably shipped in 1956 or 1957. Looks to be in terrific condition.
Later on it became the Model 36.
 
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I had a old one of these but it had a flat cylinder release and S&W said it was the original configuration that lasted for the first few years. It was a bit harder to use and after that they started using the regular release that I had on my issue model 15s. I don't know how the new release is yet and the way things are going, I may have to rent one just to find out.
 
#21 ·
To me is looks like a chief's special, similar to the one I used to have except mine had the flat cylinder release. I was surprised to see the crips it has, I haven't seen those since the 70s. With those you can just put it inside yoiur belt and not have to worry about a holster.
 
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