You gun takes the .38 Special. Its original (and proper) name was ".38 Smith & Wesson Special" since Smith & Wesson introduced the first gun chambered for this cartridge, which differentiated it from the earlier ".38 Smith & Wesson". The .38 S&W Special will not interhange with the .38 S&W.
38 special
Your serial number indicates that your Smith and Wesson 38 special was made in the Year 1960.
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Not recommended for normal cleaning. Seek the services of a gunsmith.
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@ 1974
i have a 38 special smith and wesson,how can i tell if it is a chefs special or not.
The 38 Smith and Wesson Special is the full name for the 38 Special cartridge or revolver caliber with that designation, and so it is the same thing. The 38 Smith and Wesson Special cartridge is not the same as the 38 Smith & Wesson cartridge or 38 Long Colt cartridge, and should not be able to fit into those revolvers, but in rare cases it may, so use caution. (See Related Links)
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Revolvers do not have safetys