Offered for sale is a Charter Arms Undercover revolver in .38 Special, featuring a 2-inch barrel and original blued finish, presented as a complete, documented package with original box, manuals, and original 1983 retail paperwork.
This revolver is a standout example of early-1980s Charter Arms production, showing honest, original condition with no refinishing, no modifications, and no aftermarket parts.
Specifications
Manufacturer: Charter Arms Corporation (Stratford, Connecticut, USA)
Model: Undercover (Model 1382)
Caliber: .38 Special
Barrel Length: 2 inches
Action: Double / Single Action Revolver
Finish: Factory blued
Grips: Original factory walnut grips with Charter Arms medallions
Capacity: 5 rounds
Condition
This revolver is in excellent original condition:
Factory bluing remains strong consistent with careful handling
No refinishing or polishing — surfaces remain crisp and true
Proper heat-treat coloration visible on the hammer and trigger (a strong indicator of originality)
Cylinder locks up solid, timing is correct, and action is smooth in both single and double action
Bore is clean with strong rifling
This is the kind of condition experienced collectors look for — untouched, unmolested, and properly aged.
Originality Highlights
Original factory walnut grips (not later rubber replacements)
Correct Charter Arms medallions
Proper period bluing tone and finish characteristics
Matching revolver, box, and paperwork
Nothing about this revolver has been “improved,” replaced, or altered — exactly how collectors want to see them.
Box & Documentation
Included with this revolver:
Original Charter Arms factory box (matching model information)
Original manuals and literature
Original Gander Mountain retail purchase paperwork from 1983
Serial number matches the revolver
Shows original sale date and pricing
Personal customer information has been responsibly redacted
Surviving examples with both box and period retail paperwork are increasingly uncommon and add significant collector appeal.
Why This One Matters
The Charter Arms Undercover played an important role in the American concealed-carry revolver market, offering a lightweight, affordable, and reliable defensive revolver at a time when few alternatives existed.
Examples like this — complete, documented, and original — are becoming harder to find as many were carried hard, modified, or refinished over the decades.
This is a time-capsule example, not a parts gun.
