Charter Arms Off Duty .38 Special, 2 in, 5-Shot, DA/SA, Stratford CT Address, Matte Oxide, Wood Grips
This Charter Arms Off Duty stands out as a first-generation example with the Stratford, Connecticut barrel address and the earlier exposed-hammer configuration. It is a compact, 2-inch, five-shot .38 Special built in the United States, with fixed sights, a matte oxide finish, and factory wood grips bearing Charter Arms medallions.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. It has various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Charter Arms Off Duty .38 Special revolver
The Stratford, Connecticut barrel address identifies this revolver as a first-generation Charter Arms product. That rollmark, paired with the earlier Off Duty configuration, offers clear, period-correct details that matter to buyers seeking an original pattern.
This model uses a DA/SA action with an exposed, spurred hammer, distinct from later DAO variants. Safety features include a transfer-bar safety and a hammer block, providing modernized internal protections in a classic small-frame revolver layout.
It features a 2-inch steel barrel and a steel cylinder with a uniform matte oxide finish. The ejector rod is shrouded by an integral barrel underlug with a longitudinal slot, and the frame is a one-piece small-frame construction with cross-pins.
Fixed sights include an integral front ramp and a rear top-strap groove for a clean, snag-resistant profile. Factory wood grips with Charter Arms medallions complete the package with a traditional look and in-hand feel.
The five-shot cylinder is chambered in .38 Special. Built in the United States, this Off Duty combines compact dimensions with proven Charter Arms design elements that define the early production era.