TEHNICALLY, the .38 Special is a CARTRIDGE, not a handgun. The most common handgun to use that cartridge is a revolver. However, there are also derringers and a very few auto loading pistols that use the .38 Special, as well as a few single shot pistols, and a couple of lever action rifles. Search Wikipedia for ".38 Special" for some more info.
The Colt Army Special revolver was a modernization and continuation of the New Army/New Navy series. Your gun was made in 1913. The revolver was available in .32-20, .38 Long Colt, .38 Special and .41 Colt, with barrel lengths from 3" to 6". Available in both blue and nickel finishes. Many special order upgrades were available from the factory. You dont give us any information on the actual condition of the revolver, but from the fact the grips are chipped and the front sight is bent we have to assume it has seen a lot of hard use. Army Special revolvers in mint condition routinely bring $400-$500 (more in rare variations), but I'm thinking this gun more in the $250 range as a shooter. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Colt Cobra; 38 special; cost 62.50. It has been auctioned off several times and the price keeps going up. The first time it was auctioned off it went for $220,000.
about 1924
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Usually stamped on the frame. Swing out the cylinder, and it's below where the barrel meets the frame. Usually starts with a"K", or "1K",etc. On older S&W revolvers, it was stamped on the butt of the gun.
its a 38.cal hand gun. so YES!!
A .38 special.
50-300 USD or so
100-1000 depending on EXACTLY what you have.
.38 S&W This is a Shorter, Fatter cartridge than the .38 Special; They are NOT interchangeable!
A firearm chambered to fire 38 special ammunition
Look on the butt.
Depending on EXACTLY what it is and its condition, 100-1000 USD.
No. Very popular caliber since 1899.
Inexpensive, not to durable, minimal value (50-75 USD)
Yes
how much is a cobra sub nose 38 special hand gun <><><><> Depending on EXACT model (there are at least 3) and condition, $275-$400.