Charter Arms Off Duty 38 Special Serial Numbers

Wearing a holstered pistol is sometimes not an option. Concealment can be a challenge with some revolvers but not the Off Duty. This enclosed hammer, double-action revolver is ideal for tucking in a waistband, under a shirt or in a pocket because the hammer will never snag on clothing at absolutely the wrong time. E-mail Jim at the above address (substituting the proper symbols, of course) with your serial number and model and any other info you may have. He is compiling a Charter Arms Data base and will be able to give you an appx date.

• • • • • • Charter Arms Research • If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the by clicking the link above. You may have to before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. • Welcome to the Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Association Forum, we hope you like what you find here and we strongly encourage you to with us, especially if you are from Pennsylvania. Once registered you will have access to participate in our community. Thanks for visiting and we hope you become a regular! I have a blued Charter Arms Off Duty in.38 Special.

Charter Arms Corp. Stratford, Conn.

Serial #9048XX It sports a set of Pachmayr Presentation grips.joelad, The Off Duty models (both brushed stainless steel and the matte ((non polished)) blue/black versions) were introduced in 1983. From your s/n my best guess, at this time, is that yours was made in late 1984 to no later than very early 1985. It should have an orange/red plastic bead inset into the front sight blade. This OD model is identical in construction to the UNDERCOVER model but has a no polish finish to cut down on manuf.

Cost and therefore could be sold at a lower price point. Nice little 16 oz. 5 shooter - capable of handling any STANDARD pressure.38 SPECIAL round. It is safe to dry fire your gun, extensively due to the frame mounted, spring buffered beryllium-copper alloy (called unbreakable) firing pin.

Thanks for the info - I've recorded it. Joelad, The Off Duty models (both brushed stainless steel and the matte ((non polished)) blue/black versions) were introduced in 1983. From your s/n my best guess, at this time, is that yours was made in late 1984 to no later than very early 1985. It should have an orange/red plastic bead inset into the front sight blade. This OD model is identical in construction to the UNDERCOVER model but has a no polish finish to cut down on manuf. Android download htc.

Cost and therefore could be sold at a lower price point. Nice little 16 oz. 5 shooter - capable of handling any STANDARD pressure.38 SPECIAL round. It is safe to dry fire your gun, extensively due to the frame mounted, spring buffered beryllium-copper alloy (called unbreakable) firing pin. Thanks for the info - I've recorded it.I bought the gun used a couple years ago. The front sight insert is green, obviously not original. Thank you for your info and dedication to the project!

Joelad, You're welcome. Glad to help out and thanks for thanking. The green front blade insert is intriguing. Does it look like someone may have gone over it with a majic marker? From the evidence that I have, I would also think it to be aftermarket.

But then.?My Off Duty. My apology for the crappy picture, I'd have taken it outside, but it's crappy out there too. The green dot looks like a glob of paint to me.

I'm tempted to remove it, but there may not be an insert under it. ETA: I removed the green paint and there is indeed a red insert under there. A very dull red insert. It's hard to pic up in the sight picture, I imagine that's why the previous owner painted it green. What appears as rust is really crud. It needs a thorough cleaning.

Last edited by joelad; November 22nd, 2011 at 02:44 PM. Reason: addition of text. Dear Jim, This morning, I bought a generation 1 Charter Arms Undercover revolver. This is a blued 5-shot 38 Spl with Bridgeport, Conn on the barrel and a serial number of 303,234.

It wears smooth walnut grips with silver medalions. This handgun is spotless, although the seller told me he shot it to verify function - it looks like new. The fit and finish are extremely nice and the timing seems perfect. The trigger is smooth and relatively light in both single and double action. It came with a manufacturer's cardboard box and instruction booklet (with the warentee card torn out). My guess is this little revolver was built in 1973 or 1974. What do you think?

Should I shoot it or simply hold on to it as nice piece of history? Here is an album with photos of the revolver and its box.

Thanks for taking on this research project! Download madoo marble. With best regards, George Last edited by DocFox; January 31st, 2012 at 07:20 PM.