S&W Pre 10 date of manufacture, please

[oldcop1971]

serial number S986383, 5 inch, blue, excellent condition. thanks
gene

 

[RJay]

1945/1948, I would guess 1948

 

[laytonj1]

Yep, serial numbers ran from S811120 in 1945 to S999999 in 1948.

Jim

 

[SNAKEBIT]

same gun

picked up the same gun, serial number on cylinder and grips is C8757.
6098 on the frame?

 

[RJay]

1948/1951,my guess ,1948.