Crosman 38C

The Crosman site lists the .22 caliber 38C as being produced from 1964 through 1976. Later models were the "38C Combat" in .177 caliber. The difference between the 38C and the 38T is 2.25" in barrel length. The 38T has a 6" barrel. This is one I picked up on an auction site for $25. Shoots great, in spite of needing a repaint.

I have the Crosman 3576GT as well, and to be honest, they should have kept producing the older design. I know, I know.....the newer guns can be reloaded fast with removable clips..and hold 10 shots for rapid-fire out the wazoo. But the older style 38's are just more robust and feel better in the hand. They weigh nearly a pound more, which really steadies the gun out. The action is smooth and loading is not that slow. Although you must reload every six shots, and do so one pellet at a time, chamber by chamber.....it can still be done fairly quickly.

Specs from a 1974 Crosman manual are:
Mechanism: Double and single action
Caliber: .22
Cylinder capacity: 6 pells
Weight: 2 lbs. 6 oz.
Length: 9.5 inches
Barrel length: 3.75 inches
Sights: ramp front, adjustable open rear
Barrel Rifling: 10 lands right hand twist, 1 turn in 16 inches
Trigger Pull: "combat quality" (whatever that means!)
Power Source: One Crosman 12.5 gram CO2 Powerlet
Number of shots per Powerlet: Approximately 45

Compare the vintage revolvers with the modern 357-6GT (center)