Glock 23 vs Smith & Wesson 38 Regulation Police

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Handguns Glock 23 Smith & Wesson 38 Regulation Police
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Action Double Action
Caliber 9x19mm Parabellum
Capacity 10+1 5
Finish Black Blue
Gun Type Pistol Revolver
Sights AmeriGlo Green w/Orange Outline/Green Rear Night
Barrel Length 4.49" 4.01"
Grip Black
Details
Brand Glock Smith & Wesson
Reviews See 6 Reviews N/A
Prices
MSRP $645.61 $1.00
Used Price $451.93 $0.70
Sale Price $581.05 $0.90

Handguns Descriptions

Glock 23

The G17 Gen5 features a no finger grooved, multiple backstrapped, rough textured frame with hundreds of miniature spikes which results in remarkable traction for extreme environments and gloved operators. The frame also features a smooth trigger, reversible mag release, and ambidextrous slide stop. The magazine comes with a floor plate which is extended at the front for faster magazine change, and a orange follower, while the flared mag-well makes it easier to funnel the magazine into the mag-well. Glock\'s nDLC finish provides a tougher, more durable protection against corrosion and scratching. The Glock Marksman barrel features a barrel rifling which delivers improved accuracy. his Glock Gen5 model has AmeriGlo night sights (green with orange outline front and green rear) and a 10-round capacity. SPECIFICATIONS: Mfg Item Num: PA175031AB Category: PISTOLS Type :Pistol Action :Double Caliber :9mm Luger Barrel Length :4.49\" Capacity :10+1 Safety :Trigger/Firing Pin/Drop Grips :Black Interchangeable Backstrap Sight Configuration :AmeriGlo Green w/Orange Outline/Green Rear Night Weight :25.56 oz Frame Finish :Black Frame Material :Polymer Barrel Type :Cold Hammer-Forged Polygonal Rifled Slide Description :Black nDLC Case Type :Hard Sight Style :Night

Smith & Wesson 38 Regulation Police

For your consideration is a Smith & Wesson .38 caliber Regulation Police revolver. This prewar revolver utilizes a 4” round barrel chambered in .38 S&W. This five shot revolver features an original factory blue finish with pitting towards the muzzle of the barrel, as well as honest wear from use along the cylinder and frame. The trigger and hammer show flashes of the color case hardening. The revolver is fit with hand checkered walnut grips with a brass S&W medallion in either grip panel. The top of the barrel is roll stamped “Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass. U.S.A. Pat’d Oct. 8. 01. Dec. 17. 01. Feb. 8. 06. Sept. 14. 09. Dec. 29. 14.” The left of the barrel is additionally stamped “Smith & Wesson”, while the right is marked “Regulation Police .38 S&W CTG”. These revolvers were manufactured from 1917 to 1940. Serial Number: 2981. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.

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