Dating the Smith & Wesson Model 1. Without a doubt, this is the most common question that I get asked. A reasonable estimation can be made of a Model 1’s age based on the issue and the gun’s serial number, which is always located on the bottom of the grip. The following serial number tables can be used to further estimate the gun’s age. So here it is. Model 19-3. Serial number puts mnf. between 1972-1973 (2k84932) based on what I read in standard catalog. Gun was Obtained from a guy at work cleaning out his fathers closet. Didn’t have any back info on gun. Original stocks gone. Pachmyer rubber in place. Based on what I’m seeing, the S&W seal doesn't look as …As of 2014, a Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum ranges in price from $1,079 to $1,559, depending on the model of the revolver. The most expensive magnum is the Model 627 V-Comp, and the c...The N refers to the frame size. The stainless steel version of the Model 29 is the Model 629 which came out in 1980. I assume the hammer and trigger on yours are case-hardened and the ejector is blued. If so, you have a nickel revolver from the factory. There should be a “N” on the cyl. face. In 1972, they ordered 500 of these revolvers that have serial numbers in the M&P range from D639300 to 639800. With only 500 guns produced, this is the rarest M19 version. [citation needed] . This specific model 19-3 has a fixed sight and is pinned & recessed. It has a three inch barrel. Styles. Serial Numbers were recorded at the time the order was sent out. We know that some guns sat in the safe for a considerable period of time before being shipped to a customer. The estimates found in the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson are as close as possible with the information that we have. The Standard Catalog of S&W 4th edition is at …5238 posts · Joined 2011. #2 · Jun 3, 2015. Hi Bob, and welcome to the forum. The serial number of your gun is on the bottom of the grip on the butt. A Model 29-2 serial number should start with a "N" prefix - example: N 68337. Double check and list the correct serial number.Shipped in 1956 and a early model 39 shipped in Jan 1959. S/N 6xxx. There were only 972 steel frame model 39s ever sold in the mid 1960s. The frames were actually made as pre production frames but stored until the 1960s. Your serial number is …Please, I need help dating my S & W model 59. Any help with a manufacture date for my S & W model 59 - serial number A451xxx would be greatly appreciated. Just out of curiosity, do all model 59s say “pat’s pending” on the right side of the slide. I’d also like to know the meaning of “Marcas Registradas”. Sounds like …Click on this link and you will be taken to a new page where you can enter your gun’s serial number. After entering the serial number, hit the …Your gun is a K-frame known as an Military&Police revolver and , as you know, in .38Special caliber. It comes from a lineage back to 1899, they begame the model 10 in 1957 and were made in various forms. The 10 dash 6 is known as the heavy barrel variety. Your gun is not as old as you may think, it left the factory …S&W serial numbers are always stamped on the butt frame of their revolvers. It is usually stamped on the bottom but may be sometimes stamped on the forestrap. More recent models also have the serial stamped in the yoke cut that can be seen with the cylinder open, like on your 66-2. Your gun was made in 1984 or 85.During 1969 the Hi-Power pistol Serial Number code was changed to a two digit year and "C" prefix. Serial Numbers for “T” prefix Hi-Power pistols exceeded T300000 and were shipped into 1970. Year ser. # PreFiX COde 1969 69C prefix before Ser. No. 1970 70C prefix before Ser. No. 1971 196471C prefix before Ser. No. 1972 72C prefix before Ser. No.The serial number I found is 93569. Could someone help me out please. Unfortunately you are looking at the assembly number not the serial number. You will find the serial on thr bottom of the grip frame when you remove the grips. You have a model 34 22/32 kitgun with 4" barrel. Firearms safety is no accident.Mar 18, 2013 · 6 posts · Joined 2012. #1 · Mar 18, 2013. Greetings fellow wheelgun lovers.:bluelogo: I just acquired a beautiful model 34-1 with the serial number 576X2E17 and was hoping someone here could help me identify the year it was produced. I will be posting pictures shortly as she is a real beaut! Jan 17, 2018 · Hello, I need help finding the year of when my model 17 22 long rifle revolver was made. Serial number inside the front of the trigger on the inside frame, visible only when you swing open the chamber, is K 73088. The number on the butt is K65038; and the number located on the bottom of the barrel where the extractor arm is, is K65038 also. Jan 17, 2018 · Hello, I need help finding the year of when my model 17 22 long rifle revolver was made. Serial number inside the front of the trigger on the inside frame, visible only when you swing open the chamber, is K 73088. The number on the butt is K65038; and the number located on the bottom of the barrel where the extractor arm is, is K65038 also. From the Creator of the .357 Magnum: This is a 1972 Model 19-3 Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum. Bill Jordan asked Smith & Wesson to make a .357 Magnum on the medium-sized and lighter K frame, rather than the heavy N frame. Production of the 2 1/2" barrel Model 19 began in 1967. Handguns and long guns from the late 1940s through the 1970s are ...Jun 4, 2021 · How to find the model number of your Smith & Wesson Revolver. Swing out the cylinder , check behind the yoke on the frame for a MODEL NUMBER. Model numbers began in 1957-58. So if there is no model number then your revolver may be older than 1957-58. In this case we can possibly still find the part you need wi 5158 posts · Joined 2009. #6 · Mar 25, 2014. The reason for the Alpha Numeric series is of course the 1968 gun law that states that the serial number must be unique. In the pre 1968 era it was possible to have several S&W guns with the same number. They would be different type guns but since all the serial number series …Are you in the market for a new Kenmore appliance? Or perhaps you’ve inherited one and want to know its history? Whatever your reason may be, performing a Kenmore serial number loo...hotrod150. 124 posts · Joined 2012. #4 · Dec 16, 2012. Per the SCSW, the first year of production for the model 60 was 1965, the R serial number series for the model 60 started in 1969, and s/n R1152xx shipped in 1974-75. Also per the SCSW, the model 60 shared an all-numeric s/n series with the Chief Special until 1969, when the R s/n's started.Jun 17, 2022 · Berns Discussion starter. 8 posts · Joined 2022. #1 · Jun 17, 2022. I’m trying to get an approximate date when my 19-4 was manufactured. Serial number starts with 63K55XX. Thanks. 1. Curt360 and Hair Trigger. Save. Lawmen of the day—especially plainclothesmen—lobbied Smith & Wesson for a snubbie Model 19, and eventually a limited run of 50 Model 19s with a 2 1/2" barrel …Smith And Wesson Model 19 Serial Numbers Lookup Some of the oddball model names come from pistols developed by S&W’s in-house custom shop, the Performance Center. To keep things simple (relatively speaking, anyway) we didn’t include these and other obscure models in our chart.Hi gulfcoastgorilla, The S&W M&P 32 WCF / 32-20 series had their own number series 1-144xxx (1899-1940) thus a 6 digit Serial number 1111xx would be late 1920s. Hi gflester1, Your 32 WCF /32-20 Military & Police revolver is probably from the 19teens to early 1920s.Trying to figure out the rough value, age and any weird quirks the model might have since they didn't tell me too much at the shop. Sorry for my phones terrible quality photos. The grip is the hogue monogrip, I believe it's a 5" barrel but embarrassingly I don't own a ruler. Serial Number: BND 8901 Model Number: 629-3Alas, I have two Model 27's sporting 3.5 inch barrels, a Model 28-2 with a six inch barrel pinned and rebated, a Model 19-2 sporting a 4 inch ... With the serial number, you can look up the following features and aspects of your gun: Smith Wesson date of manufacture: Get the dates of production and the batch manufactured with your revolver. Model numbers: These numbers represent different Smith Wesson designs. Historical foundation: Knowa gun’s history, which includes its ship date. K22. 14234 posts · Joined 2012. #3 · Mar 4, 2022. A Model 15-4 would not have its s/n begin with K. By the time the 15-4 was introduced (1977) the K frame serial numbers were in the 8Kxxxx range. The earliest 15-4 I have logged has a 26Kxxxx s/n and it shipped in Oct 78. There is also an outside change yours may have a three character alpha ...edit: just called S&W and they said first introduction of the model 41 was 1957 and the first serial number was 1401. so i can only guess that my gun was manufactured in 1957... The Smith & Wesson service rep gave you incorrect outdated information. According to Roy Jinks, S&W company historian, production of the model 41 …Obtained a S&W N frame Model 58, 4" blue fixed sight .41 Magnum pinned & recessed today. No box etc. and the grips are the larger target type N frame Smith grips. Other than that, the gun appears un-fired and in factory new condition every way as described in the book. The S&W book says serial numbers for the …25255 posts · Joined 2012. #4 · Aug 19, 2022. Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! Pre-Mod 43 serial 14824 was shipped in December 1955. Pre-Model 43 serial 15023 was shipped in November 1956. Those are as close as I can find records of known shipping dates.Wiregrassguy. 25255 posts · Joined 2012. #7 · Feb 9, 2013. Pink, Your gun is about 1/2 way through the production run from 1865 to 1868...so about 1867. Is it a 3 1/2 or 4" barrel? A 4" is scarce and commands a double or more value premium. A 3 1/2" gun would be in the $500-600US range. Guy.Obtained a S&W N frame Model 58, 4" blue fixed sight .41 Magnum pinned & recessed today. No box etc. and the grips are the larger target type N frame Smith grips. Other than that, the gun appears un-fired and in factory new condition every way as described in the book. The S&W book says serial numbers for the …The Serial # is 181xxx. DonR101395. February 24, 2008, 02:26 PM. The number you listed for the 10-5 is the assembly number, which is arbitrary and basically meaningless. The serial number of a Model 10 is found on the bottom of the grip frame. It will be a 6-digit number preceded by a "C" or a "D". Smith & Wesson Model 19-3 .357 Magnum. From the Creator of the .357 Magnum: This is a 1972 Model 19-3 Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum. Bill Jordan asked Smith & Wesson to make a .357 Magnum on the medium-sized and lighter K frame, rather than the heavy N frame. Production of the 2 1/2" barrel Model 19 began in 1967. 10 Jul 2012 ... 19:53. Go to channel · I Found a Lost ... Glock models made easy? ... Inspecting Smith and Wesson Revolvers | Smith & Wesson Revolver Project.It has no model number marked on it anywhere and the serial on the butt end of the frame grip has a 3K411XX configuration. ... The nickel is an M15-3 and the blue an M15-4. Should look a lot like yours. Guy S&WCA LM#2629 | Ex-Navy Vietnam Vet. ... A forum community dedicated to Smith & Wesson firearm …Post your gun here as we have a section for S&W and Colt. Include the serial number. This going to be a thread for those who are looking for a date of manufacture for their S&W revolvers. We'd need to know : a) caliber. b) bbl length (from cylinder to muzzle) c) grips shape (round or square) d) number of shots/cylinder bores. e) type of sights.S&W serial numbers are always stamped on the butt frame of their revolvers. It is usually stamped on the bottom but may be sometimes stamped on the forestrap. More recent models also have the serial stamped in the yoke cut that can be seen with the cylinder open, like on your 66-2. Your gun was made in 1984 or 85.In today’s fast-paced world, businesses and consumers alike rely heavily on technology. From smartphones to appliances, almost everything we use has a unique identification code kn...Feb 28, 2024 · Retired bum. 196 posts · Joined 2024. #2 · 3d ago. Welcome to the forum amigo, from the Old Pueblo! According to the standard catalog of Smith and Wesson, 4th edition, you 34 was shipped between 1969-1971. Hope this helps. Pain is guaranteed, suffering is up to you. Birdhunter6, Oldgungeezer and jonesy814. Like. 286 posts · Joined 2011. #2 · Jun 9, 2017. Dolf, the number you are looking at is NOT the serial number, it's the factory assembly number, used to keep the major parts of the revolver together for final fitting. The correct serial number will be stamped on the butt of the revolver. You will have to remove the stocks to see it.AFAIK S&W has not made any factory SS revolvers chambered in .38S&W. Second, S&W made 3 different models of .38S&W revolvers with different serial number ranges. We need to determine the model first. The candidates are: 1) .38/32 Terrier aka Model 32: 1-7/8" barrel, round butt, I-frame or J-frame (small) w/ 1-1/4" long 5-shot cylinder.Nov 27, 2023 · jonesy814. 20649 posts · Joined 2012. #11 · Nov 28, 2023. Welcome to the forum. There should be a number in front of the K. The model 67 was introduced in 1972 at around serial number 2K55997. The full serial number is found on the butt of the grip frame. You will have to remove the grips to see it. 9 hours ago ... smith and wesson serial number lookup k ... 5/9/19 - This ... What year was a smith and Wesson model 38 airweight serial number J988349 was made?Mar 27, 2023 · My 629-6 is prefix CJE and was made late 2005. The -7 and -8 have always confused me. I have seen no definitive descrpiption of either one other than -7 was two piece barrel and -8 was slab side barrel. Both don't hold true when looking at examples online that appear to be same as a -6. Maybe someone with more knowledge of the 629 will chime in. The serial number of a Model 10 is found on the bottom of the grip frame. It will be a 6-digit number preceded by a "C" or a "D". The Model 19 is 1976 production. Thanks, that is in fact the only "serial" number on it. I haven't seen it, he sent me a pic but it didn't come out so I asked for another.Nov 22, 2011 · Hello, I have just been given this model 38 airweight by my grandpa as a birthday gift. He told me he bought it new in box roughly 15-20 yrs ago. I would like to know if anyone can offer some assistance on dating this gun because I do not have much knowledge of the S&W brand. Serial number from the bottom of the handle is 929XXX. The serial number doesn't necessarily reflect the manufacture date. ... there's either a 4 digit number (on the early models), or a 6 digit number (on the later models). The 4 digit number breaks down to the last number of the year, followed by the number of days into that year. ... A forum community dedicated to …Identifying features: This is where to look for the model number (not used until around 1957). Sometimes the serial number is here, especially in later models. Earlier models have them here: S&W revolver names before World War II. Name Caliber Frame. .22 Hand Ejector Ladysmith 22 Long M. .22/32 Target 22 Long Rifle I.Jun 15, 2019 · 8747 posts · Joined 2009. #7 · Jun 16, 2019. Welcome to the forum, we do like pictures. This one is also a 19-3, in the 3K serial number range. My friends call me 'M ick'. Save the Second Amendment, take a kid shooting! WendyZXZ, scott, jeepnut and 2 others. Save Share. #1 · Jan 6, 2012. I decided it was time to record serial numbers on all of my guns. My Model 19-3 stumps me. It has two numbers. The arrows in the photo below …R. Rasper Discussion starter. 19 posts · Joined 2013. #1 · Feb 25, 2014. I have a model 25-2, s/n N406412. If anyone could tell me the date of manufacture, I would appreciate it. I am trying to update my inventory, and date of manufacture is a field to be entered. Thanks, Dave.The Kindle version is around $15. As Shaun says, likely 1983...or later. Around that time, S&W switched to a three alpha, up to 4 numeric numbering system like BBBxxxx Here's the lookup table. J Serial Prefix Models: 36, 37, 38, 49, 50.I would guess by the serial that the gun does not have a trigger guard screw (front of the trigger guard). S&W has made millions of them (still in production) starting in 1899. A picture would help with value but depending on location and condition, $250-$400. Save the Second Amendment, take a kid shooting!25255 posts · Joined 2012. #2 · Dec 22, 2021. Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! The M686 serial number AUJ* * is 1987. The BFW** is 1990. Guy. S&WCA LM#2629 | Ex-Navy Vietnam Vet. / Submariner | NRA Member | S&W Historical Foundation. Birdhunter6, Cliff, 1stgensmith39-2 and 2 others.. 20592 posts · Joined 2012. #3 · NovMost likely, your serial number will have a K 53260 posts · Joined 2016. #5 · Jan 31, 2019. Welcome to the forum. Any pics? We'd love to see that beautiful 19-4. "I keep a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin!" "Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself." George Washington. How to find the model number of your Smith & Wesson Revo Smith & Wesson First Model, First Issue 1859. The Smith & Wesson Model 1 was the first firearm manufactured by Smith & Wesson, with production spanning the years 1857 through 1882.It was the first commercially successful revolver to use rimfire cartridges instead of loose powder, musket ball, and percussion caps.It is a single-action, tip-up … In today’s digital age, businesses and consumers alike rely ...
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