what is a 1978 .38 special colt cobra serial #m52453 nickel plated with pearl handle worth?
The serial number is on the frame.
The barrel and receiver should have the same serial number.
Serial number will be on the frame or receiver. not the barrel
The serial number should be on the front barrel band, in some cases it is on the barrel.
Barrel or receiver or both.
Stamped on barrel, Barrel and reciever one piece.
About 1.0023 on the Richter Scale.
Impossible to answer without the serial number.
On the barrel.
Check the receiver and barrel.
Check the barrel and receiver.
Check the frame and barrel.