No difference. CTG is the abbreviation for cartridge. A revolver marked 38 Special CTG, or .38 S&W Special CTG is simply indicating that it is chambered for a .38 Special cartridge. This IS different from .38 S&W, and older, shorter, fatter, less powerful cartridge.
100-340 USD
50-450 usd
100-400 USD
1964
@ 52 yrs old; 50-450 USD
50-350 usd
@ 52 yrs old; 50-450 USD
Call S&W and they will tell you.
38 special is a full length 38 cartridge whereas a 38 S&W cartridge is also a 38 caliber but it has a shorter case.
38 S&W ammo. which is a shorter version of the 38 special cartridge.
You need to call S&W