DOBs for two S&Ws

[aminyard]

Sir

I have two older Smiths, an I wonder if you could give me their dates of manufacture. Rhey are:

1) S&W New Departure in .38 S&W, s/n 185120

2) S&W Model of 1905 M&P in .38 spl with a 6" barrel, s/n 227169

Thank you very much !!!

 

[deadin]

An exact DOB will require a factory letter.
A range would be:
1) S&W New Departure in .38 S&W, s/n 185120 -
This would be a 4th Model made 1898-1907, serial range 116003-220000

2) S&W Model of 1905 M&P in .38 spl with a 6" barrel, s/n 227169
This would be a 3rd Change made 1909-1915, serial range 146900-241703


Dean

 

[aminyard]

Thanks a lot. When I get to be rich and famous I have a whole list of letters for Mr Jinks