SMITH & WESSON US SERVICE .38CTG REVOLVER
Updated August 20, 2026
| Lot number | 1018 |
| Category | Firearms & Militaria |
| Auction | August Firearm Auction |
| Date | August 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM MST |
| Auction house | Nine Lives Auction |
| Location | Phoenix, Arizona |
Function: 6.5" Barrel, Refinished, Good Condition Your Smith & Wesson .38 Hand Ejector revolver with serial number 71689 and a 6.5-inch barrel is a .38 Military & Police Model of 1902 (or 1902 First Change), manufactured approximately between 1904 and 1905.History and Barrel MarkingsThe "US Service CTG" Mark: This rollmark refers to the older .38 Long Colt cartridge, which was the official U.S. Army service round at the turn of the 20th century.Dual Compatibility: S&W chambered these hand ejector revolvers for the newly introduced .38 S&W Special, but stamped the barrels to show they could also safely chamber and fire the shorter .38 Long Colt service cartridge in an effort to appeal to military buyers. SN: 71689
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