Charter Arms Bulldog .44 Special 3-inch DA/SA Revolver, Blued Carbon Steel, First-Generation Stratford (1987–1989), 5-Shot
This Charter Arms Bulldog is a first-generation Stratford, Connecticut revolver from circa 1987–1989, chambered in .44 Special with a 3-inch barrel. It features a blued carbon steel construction, fixed sights, and a 5-shot fluted cylinder in a compact format. Notable details include a smooth curved trigger, an exposed color casehardened hammer, and checkered walnut grips with Charter Arms medallions. It comes with its matching factory box bearing the correct Model 34431 end label.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
This example shows minimal markings from previous handling or use. The bore is bright and clean.
What’s Included
- Charter Arms Operating Instructions manual
- Charter Arms factory cardboard box with matching end label (Model 34431 Bulldog .44 SPL 3-inch Blue)
- NRA Firearms Civil Rights Legal pamphlet
The Bulldog configuration delivers a compact big-bore .44 Special package with a 3-inch barrel, 5-shot fluted cylinder, and unshrouded ejector rod. Fixed sights include a serrated ramped front and an integral square-notch rear cut into the topstrap, offering a simple, durable sighting setup.
Built from blued carbon steel, this revolver pairs a smooth, curved trigger with a double-action/single-action system and an exposed color casehardened hammer. The checkered walnut grips with Charter Arms medallions add a traditional wood grip profile appropriate to the model and era.
Production context is first-generation Stratford, Connecticut manufacture, circa 1987–1989, with factory model code 34431. The country of origin is the United States.
Completeness is a strong point: the revolver is accompanied by its Charter Arms factory box with matching end label, the operating instructions manual, and an NRA pamphlet, supporting the configuration and providing factory documentation.