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38 longotg?

lightning2923lightning2923 Member Posts: 170 ✭✭✭
edited June 2010 in Ask the Experts
Came across this old pistol while cleaning out some old drawers in an old cabnet. CRUCERO, cal. 38 LCNGOTG, MEDE in spain Stamped 21 on the barrel. Ser.# 34660. Looke like old S&W. What is it and is it 38 long or what?
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Tommy
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    rufe-snowrufe-snow Member Posts: 18,650 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Old Spanish revolver probably dates to the 20's. They were commonly chambered for the .38 Long, not .38 Special. Crucero was just the Trade Name it was sold under. It supposedly was actually manufactured by the Ojanguren and Vidosa Co. of Eibar Spain.

    Hang it on the wall as a conversation piece, not safe to shoot. Workmanship and materials left a lot to be desired.
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    lightning2923lightning2923 Member Posts: 170 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    HEY! Yea that is what i thought just by looking at it. It belongs to a friend and is missing the floating firing pin and he wanted it fixed. Don't think i really want to fool with it.
    Thanks
    Tommy
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    rsnyder55rsnyder55 Member Posts: 2,526 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Are you sure it doesn't say 38 LONGCTG?
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    lightning2923lightning2923 Member Posts: 170 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    YEA it could be that. The letters are pretty well worn. Whats the differance?
    Tommy
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    nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,880 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    CTG is the abbreviation for CARTRIDGE. So, the original stamping was intended to let you know that it is chambered for the .38 Long cartridge. There are several other .38 caliber rounds, so the .38 Long is important.

    Neal
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