![]() ![]() There are several ways to determine the Generation. Charter Arms pieces for the past 7 years and have 25 examples in my collection. I've been collecting and researching the 1st Gen. I will post again about this gun when it is finished. I have been told that if you see on the barrel and if it says Stratford Ct it was made 1970-1980 Bridgport Ct 1960-1970, Ansonia Ct 1990. It will be going over to Fords refinishing with me on my next trip that way.ĭoes anyone know where to find out how old this gun is? I can't find anything to do with serial # search for Charter Arms. I have decided to make this my next "Project" handgun. There is rust, patina, and crud all over the gun. It is basically sound but the finish is shot. Either one of these make a good SD round.Īnyway. 44 special +P loads as self defense loads for CCW.Ĭor-Bon makes a 165 JHP load at 1150 fps, while Winchester makes a 200 grain Silvertip JHP at 900 fps. Other than discomfort from excessive recoil, I would not hesitate to shoot. That means a solid one piece frame which is much stronger. The Bulldog is built with no side plates. In reality, the opposite is true, at least for the older guns. Many folks, who don't really know any better, accuse the gun of being weak and unsafe. As a carry gun it has a lot going for it. ![]() I carried one extensively during the mid to late 80's. I just like the gun and enjoy shooting it. I have always had a soft spot for the Bulldog. I don't know how old it is but I believe it is a first generation (1970's). ![]()
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