What does CTG mean on a 38 Special?

“CTG” as it appears on the roll mark of a Smith and Wesson revolver is simply an abbreviation for the word “cartridge”. It is NOT a designation of the model of the firearm, when you see “. 38 S&W Special CTG” on the side of the gun it just means it’s chambered in . 38 special.

How can I tell how old my Smith and Wesson 38 Special is?

Look up the pistol’s full serial number — including all letters and numbers — in the back section of the “Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson” book. These listings inform you of the pistol’s date of manufacture, based on the serial number.

What does SPL mean with guns?

Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Description
SP	Soft Point or Spire Point
Spl.	Special
SPR	Special Purpose Rifle
Sprg. or SA	Springfield Armory

Is the Smith & Wesson Model 10 still made?

Post WWII Model 10s were made from 1957 until 2010. Then the Model 10 was officially discontinued from the Smith and Wesson catalog. As mentioned, a run of Model 10s have been made in Smith’s new Classic line to reintroduce some of the old models they previously quit making.

What is the difference between K frame and J-frame?

J-Frame Revolvers S&W had two frame sizes in 1894 when it designed the side swing or swing-out-cylinders line of revolvers. The smaller-sized frame was called the “I-frame,” and the larger-sized frame was known as the “K-frame.” These designations were an internal way for employees to identify the frame sizes.

Where is the serial number on a 38 special revolver?

Revolvers – The official serial number is located on the bottom of the butt of the frame. Some revolvers also have the serial number located on the inside of the frame, in the yoke area.

Is there a difference between .38 and .38 Special?

The main difference between 38 and 38 special is that 38 is a caliber, i.e. the internal diameter of a gun barrel, and is usually used to refer to all cartridge variants that can be used in it, while 38 Special is a special cartridge variant of 38 caliber bullet.