Charter Arms Undercover .38 Special Snub-Nose, 5-Shot, Blued Carbon Steel, Stratford CT Marked
This Charter Arms Undercover is a compact, small-frame .38 Special revolver with a 1.875-inch barrel and a five-shot fluted cylinder. Notable features include an earlier Stratford, Connecticut barrel address, a one-piece frame with no sideplate, and classic fixed sights. Its blued carbon steel construction, hardwood grips with Charter Arms medallions, and DA/SA operation make this a straightforward, American-made snub that emphasizes durability and simplicity.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are observable handling and use marks on exterior surfaces. The bore is bright and clean. Please refer to the photos for a closer look at finish and markings.
What’s Included
- Charter Arms Undercover .38 Special revolver
This Undercover is built on a one-piece carbon steel frame with no sideplate, contributing to a solid feel and clean profile. The revolver retains a blued finish across the frame and cylinder, with a fluted five-shot cylinder and an external hammer for double-action/single-action operation. Controls include a checkered left-side cylinder latch and a checkered hammer spur for confident manipulation.
The 1.875-inch carbon steel barrel features button rifling with eight grooves. The unshrouded ejector rod has a knurled tip for positive extraction, keeping the classic snub-nose layout intact. Fixed sights consist of a serrated, ramped front and a top-strap groove rear for a low-profile sight picture.
Safety features include Charter Arms’ transfer-bar safety with a frame-mounted firing pin, providing modern drop protection in a traditional snub design. The smooth-faced trigger supports steady DA pulls and crisp SA shots. Two-piece hardwood grip panels with Charter Arms medallions complete the revolver with a traditional look and secure hold.
The barrel address reads Stratford, Connecticut, a marking associated with earlier Charter Arms production. Made in the United States, this compact revolver focuses on proven materials and straightforward function, highlighting the Undercover’s long-running role in the Charter lineup.