Charter Arms Police Bulldog .38 Special 6-Shot DA/SA Snubnose Revolver, 1.8" Blued, Stratford Conn (1970s–1980s)
This Charter Arms Police Bulldog stands out as a six-shot .38 Special built on the Bulldog frame with a compact 1.8" barrel. It features the original Stratford, Conn. barrel address from the classic Charter Arms era, an all-steel, blued construction, and a color case-hardened spurred hammer. Fixed sights, a transfer-bar safety, and the Charter forward-push cylinder latch round out a proven defensive snubnose design from the 1970s–1980s.
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.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape with minor, superficial scratches and blemishes present.
What's Included
- Charter Arms Police Bulldog .38 Special revolver
The Police Bulldog pairs a compact snubnose profile with a six-round .38 Special cylinder, delivering one extra chamber over many small-frame alternatives. Its 1.8" steel barrel keeps the package discreet while maintaining solid durability.
Construction is all steel with a uniform blued finish across the frame, cylinder, and barrel. The revolver uses Charter Arms' one-piece solid frame without a sideplate, an unshrouded ejector rod, and the Charter-style forward-push serrated cylinder latch for straightforward operation.
It is a DA/SA revolver with an exposed spurred hammer and a transfer-bar safety. Sighting is simple and rugged with a fixed setup: a ramped, serrated front and a top-strap groove rear. The round-butt, checkered wood grips with Charter Arms medallions provide a classic look and positive purchase.
Markings include the Stratford, Conn. barrel address associated with the original Charter Arms period. The color case-hardened hammer adds a traditional touch that complements the blued steel and reflects the model’s 1970s–1980s American manufacture.