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Fightin’ Iron: The Return

The original Centennials, with a grip safety, are some of the nicest shooting J-frames out there...triggers are incredibly smooth, and lighter than normal.

I have one that someone converted to a “Fitz Special”—cut away the front of the trigger guard. I’d never carry it in today’s litigious society, but when you look at the wear...it was used, and used well; it’s a true gunfighter’s gun.
 
I’m still thinking about a backup gun and it’s threads like this that keep stoking that fire. Still need to research more on ankle holsters.

I dug this out and cleaned it the other day. Need to shoot it more.
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Annihilator said:
Thats a really nice S&W, what Model is it?
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I didn’t find it until after my dad passed away, didn’t even know he owned it.
Finding out the model I’ll leave up to the experts, oh wait that’s you guys. 😁

So the markings on the gun.....
Barrel has Smith&Wesson on one side -
Airweight 38 SPL CTG on the other side.

On the frame above and forward of the triggerguard
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And yes 5 shot.
D - series
 
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Well, then it just comes down to when it was made, and what the frame is made of.

Pretty sure it’s a steel frame, which would make it a “Chief’s Special”, or, if made after the early 1950’s, a Model 36.

If it’s an alloy frame, it’s a “Chief’s Special Airweight”, or a Model 37.
 
HansGruber said:
Well, then it just comes down to when it was made, and what the frame is made of.

Pretty sure it’s a steel frame, which would make it a “Chief’s Special”, or, if made after the early 1950’s, a Model 36.

If it’s an alloy frame, it’s a “Chief’s Special Airweight”, or a Model 37.
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According to a website I found it says
Manufacture date is late 73 early 74
S&W website says serial number not valid for user inquiry???
I want to say a search I did back when I found it was a Detective Special.
 
Annihilator said:
Look up that model on the innerweb....for one, it’s not made anymore.....try reading this

Gun Review: Smith & Wesson Model 12 .38 Special | The Truth About Guns

The most popular and widely respected voice in America for your gun rights, breaking 2nd Amendment news, and everything else you need to know as a gun owner...
www.thetruthaboutguns.com www.thetruthaboutguns.com
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Again awesome. The end of the article talks about the model 12 (K) frame is a 6 shot but mine is a 5?
Oh crap I take that back it’s a 6 shot. 🤦‍♂️
Senior moment 😂😂😂
 
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