Stopped in a LGS yesterday and found a Model 38, blued, correct/matching high horn stocks, right around 98% on finish. It locks up perfect and like most of these was probably carried very little and fired even less. I'm placing it's DOB as 1959.
I've got a LNIB M38 from 1962 that's just too nice to carry and my M49 works great but the M38 is so much lighter. I got this one for $498 + tax. Given its age and condition I'm ok with the price even though it's gun only and no box, etc.
Bad news is the BGC got delayed and didn't come back before closing so will be tomorrow, Monday before I can pick it up.
I really like these little humpback revolvers. Only five shots but add a Tyler T-Grip, my preference and slip one in a pocket for a quick run to the store or an ankle holster as a BUG. I carried my M49 in a Cozy Partner ankle rig for probably 4 years. Perfect comfort, no one at work ever knew it was there. Riding a desk it was perfect. No need to keep a jacket on and nothing on the waist catching on chair arms, etc., and accessing when seating is very fast.
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