No. The Miroku .38 series of pistols are their own creation that took on the best features of both Colt as well as Smith & Wesson made firearms. For example, the 4" barreled "Police" version has a grip frame which is larger than a "K" frame S&W but not quite the same size as the "N" frame either? Colt, nor Ruger grips will fit its contour either. Your best bet is to play around with a "close" fitting S&W style set of grips and modify it in some way to fit.
Question can't be answered. The sn given does not conform to Colt's system. One possibility exists, it could be a special run or custom sn. Call Colt and they will tell you.
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An ethnic custom is a custom that is special to a group of immigrants.
Anywhere from $20 to $2000. Depends on the revolver, its make, model, and condition. An RG brand revolver might be worth $20, a high end Colt or S&W target revolver from the custom shop will be worth a lot more. If you can post here again with some information on your revolver, we can try to give you a better answer. PS- in the 1896 Sears catalog, their cheapest firearm was their 69 cent .22 Short revolver.
The noun custom (accepted practice or habit) has the related verb "to accustom."The adjective custom (special, made-to-order) has the related verb "to customize."
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100-500 USD
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No way to tell if it was done after it left S&W.
one special custom was to wear two upright bones in their hair. another custom was to participate in a "fire dance" where young men would prove their courage by dancing on hot coals barefoot.