What does CTG mean on a revolver?
What does CTG mean on a revolver?
“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.
Do they still make 32 caliber revolvers?
Most common are revolvers chambered in . 32 H&R Magnum or . 327 Federal Magnum. It’s the only production revolver still offered in .
Can you shoot 32 S&W in a 32 S&W Long?
The shorter . 32 S&W may be fired in handguns chambered for the . 32 S&W Long; and the . 32 S&W Long may be fired in arms chambered for the longer H&R and Federal magnums; although the longer cartridges should not fit and must not be fired in arms designed for the shorter and less powerful cartridges.
What is 38g CTG?
38 Special CTG revolver is a six-shooter with a 6-inch barrel. Identifying the weapon is a matter of locating the identifying etchings with the serial number along the gun metal on the barrel. In addition, the Smith & Wesson logo gives away the maker of the firearm.
What does CTG stand for Colt Python?
Cartridge
CTG is short form for Cartridge. The Colt Python was chambered for .
What is the difference between a 32 Smith & Wesson 32 Smith & Wesson Long?
32 S&W Long cartridge is derived from the . 32 S&W, by increasing the overall brass case length, to hold more powder. Since the . 32 S&W headspaces on the rim and shares the rim dimensions and case and bullet diameters of the longer .
How do I identify a Smith and Wesson revolver?
Below are some pictures. On the top of the barrel, it has the S&W as the manufacturer, Springfield, Mass, USA, and gives patent dates. The latest date is DEC 29, 14. On the side of the revolver that has the chamber release, it has SMITH & WESSON on the side of the barrel. At the trigger it has the S&W emblem.
What kind of Revolver was used by S&W?
“- Dennis Prager 32-20, 32 WCF and 32 Winchester were used by S&W at various times in the life span of that model. I don’t know the time frame for each stamp. The revolver was know as the Military & Police model and was chambered for several cartridges including 38 Special, 32 WCF and 38 S&W.
Is the Winchester Model 32 WCF still available?
Today (actually since 1957) it is known as the Model 10 and is still available. I have two of the 32 WCF, also known as the Winchester Model. While I am not aware of any Departments issuing that model, most departments required Officers to supply their own sidearms.
What to do with a 32 S&W Long?
Ammo can be had and the 32 S&W long is an accurate and pleasant to shoot cartridge. Even if you don’t care to take it out for the occasional range session, it would make for a nice shadow box presentation, especially if displayed with pictures or other memorabilia of your grandfather.
