If it's a S&W; 100-300 or so
38 Special; yes.
About $250, depending on condition.
the term 38-55 stands for the caliber of the firearm,the age of your firearm will be determined by the model number and serial number.the 38-55 caliber was introduced in the mid 1890,s.
The gun is likely a Harrington & Richardson (H&R) model 925. The caliber is .38 Smith and Wesson (S&W) special, not to be confused with .38 special (SPL). You must shoot the .38 S&W ammo, not .38 spl.
If your question is in regard to the Smith and Wesson Model 36 revolver, these were made in caliber .38 Special and that IS the ammunition to use in one. The 36-1 is an early model, and may not be suited to the use of +P or +P+ .38 Special ammunition, which is loaded to higher energy levels than standard ammunition. If you are seeking info on use of +P ammo in a specific S&W revolver, you should contact customer service for Smith & Wesson.
You will have to call S&W to find out.
50-450 usd
If you call S&W, they will tell you when it left the factory.
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.
No such caliber in that Model Number. Also, the serial number does not conform to the S&W convention. You might have an H&R Model 925
Thousands. 38 S&W is a cartridge designation- a lot companies besides Smith & Wesson made guns in this caliber. A small MOUNTAIN of them, in fact.