If it doesn't have a serial number, the chances are it was removed. It might have been a case of an overzealous refinish or a purposeful obliteration. I would suggest a very close examination of the butt and crane area to see if perhaps the sn is there, but, struck weakly. There is the chance that it was made that way, but, very remote. You need to contact a lawyer who specializes in fireams.
Yes, but please use the correct term- cartridges. Not bullets. A .38 Special is basically a .357 Short, and you can safely shoot .38 Special in a .357 magnum. The opposite is NOT true.
it shoots bullets
A bullet that has left the barrel has marks left from its travel down the barrel.
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For a Smith and Wesson revolver in stainless steel that shoots short bullets, you might need a 380 caliber pistol or a S&W 32 caliber revolver.
A revolver has a rotating chamber that houses the bullets a pistol has a "clip" or "magazine"
The revolver holds five.
Typically six.
No. <><><> Above is correct- however, ,38 Special CARTRIDGES can be used in a .357 magnum revolver. The .38 Special is actually not .38 caliber, but .357 caliber. .38 caliber bullets, such as used in the .38 S&W catridge, cannot be used.
Probabably 22LR. Have it checked by a gunsmith.
Typically, it holds six rounds.
as many as it accepts A typical "defensive" revolver holds 5-6 cartridges, but you can get revolvers that hold as many as 11.