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![]() It was a top-selling gun during the 1980s and it is considered to be Charter Arms' trademark weapon. CHARTER ARMS BULLDOG 44 SPECIAL SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBERSI currently have 24 various models and configs in my research collection and about 250 serial numbers and models in my data base. The Bulldogis a 5-shot traditional double-actionrevolver designed by Doug McClenahan and produced by Charter Arms. I'm researching the 1st Generation pieces, those with Bridgeport or Stratford CONN barrel addresses and they should have serial numbers below 1,090,000. *0MZfh5wn6uG0A6edYlboJtv4xQp5Fd3Ig=_l.jpg ONE (1) CHARTER ARMS, BULLDOG 44 SPECIAL, SERIAL 794774 One (1) 1984 Chevrolet Corvette, Vin 1G1AY0786E5126312 and Kevin. *0MZfh5wn6uGyQn5RRLtvvBv4xQp5Fd3Ig=_l.jpg Here links to a few of the pieces in my collection for reference: Please note that not ALL 1st Generation Charter Arms were produced with exposed ejector rods. ![]() The Pug was not introduced until around 1986 - serial numbered 1st Generation pieces in the 100,000 range will have the Bridgeport address and were made pre - 1970. If it is a Bulldog Pug in the 100,000 s/n range it will have SHELTON CONN as the right side barrel address, is a Charter 2000 and 3rd Generation AND is polished stainless steel. Me, I'm looking for another great deal on one. She has put a lot of round through it and loves it. It's light, handy and the same size as a J-Frame S&W. THIRD GENERATION 000001 - to date 2000 - 2011 CHARTER ARMS 2000 over. CHARTER ARMS BULLDOG 44 SPECIAL SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBERThis is the updated serial number info that I have. Im not really sure that you can date a Charter Arms gun. I'd like to say I put a lot of rounds through it, but my wife took it away after she tried it the first time. On one flap with Charter 2 38 SPL and the serial number. 38 Undercover that I bought used was pretty cheap (under $140) with the original Charter Arms holster, (also stamped Charter Arms), and I believe our own THR Jim March has one too. Usually based on something they heard from a gun store commando, or on the web and based on the poor quality control of the Charco guns. A lot of folks, the vast majority of whom have never owned or fired one, will give you a long song and dance about how they will all blow up in your hand. The original Charter Arms guns were actually fairly well made for the price. If it says "Charter Arms 2000" it's a 3rd generation and it's a jump ball, since I haven't heard much about their quality. If it says "Charco" it's definitely 2nd generation and you want to have it checked out by a competent gunsmith. They are pretty easy to spot becasue they have an exposed ejector rod. If it says "Charter Arms" on the barrel it's most likely 1st generation, pretty well made and safe to use. ![]()
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