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Smith and Wesson serial number search
- Thread starter Driveout02
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Just bought a used 1006 with SN TEVxxxx. When was it manufactured?
I also have a 3913, SN VBAxxxx, which I believe was manufactured in 1998.
The information on autos in SCSW is very incomplete. The TEV SN prefix corresponds, with some certainty, to a manufacturing date of 1990, but the VBA prefix could be as early as 1994, though 1998 wouldn't be impossible from the information given.
novice 1970: The standard catalog of S&W gave the following values in 2006:
ANIB $750, Excellent plus $600, excellent $475, Fine $300, Very good $235, Good $195, Fair $135, Poor $75.
I've never used the factory letter service, but have seen copies posted on forums like this. It will be fairly boilerplate, other than giving the date of shipping and where it was shipped to. They become fascinating when the gun is a special order gun with a connection to a historical character.
ANIB $750, Excellent plus $600, excellent $475, Fine $300, Very good $235, Good $195, Fair $135, Poor $75.
I've never used the factory letter service, but have seen copies posted on forums like this. It will be fairly boilerplate, other than giving the date of shipping and where it was shipped to. They become fascinating when the gun is a special order gun with a connection to a historical character.
A K-22 / model 17 is chambered in 22LR. If it's a 38 special then it's a K-38 / model 14.S&W Mod 17 38 Revolver, 6" barrel, Blue, Double action, Large Diamond at handle screw hole, Target hammer, heavy target barrel. Serial # K 20XXX. Sold as a K22 masterpiece.
The serial number (K20XXX) dates it to 1948. For that time period the same serial number should also be on the underside of the barrel and back of the cylinder.
Side note: A K-22 / K-38 from early 1948 would likely have a tapered, thin barrel. Is there only 5 digits after the "K" in the SN or 6?
1982. And no.Could I get manufacture date on my Nickel Mod. 36 in 38 Spl. ?
AAR79xx
And is +P proofed ?
Jim
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novice1970
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S&W Age
Thanks again Radagast
Thanks again Radagast
A K-22 / model 17 is chambered in 22LR. If it's a 38 special then it's a K-38 / model 14.
The serial number (K20XXX) dates it to 1948. For that time period the same serial number should also be on the underside of the barrel and back of the cylinder.
Side note: A K-22 / K-38 from early 1948 would likely have a tapered, thin barrel. Is there only 5 digits after the "K" in the SN or 6?
It is a 5 digit serial # K 20XXX
The serial number (K20XXX) dates it to 1948. For that time period the same serial number should also be on the underside of the barrel and back of the cylinder.
Side note: A K-22 / K-38 from early 1948 would likely have a tapered, thin barrel. Is there only 5 digits after the "K" in the SN or 6?
It is a 5 digit serial # K 20XXX
Jonathank1982
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Hello
A friend of mine got a S&W from his father. His dad got it from a policeman in the 1960's and was reportedly "old" back then. I looked in the yoke and there is no model number stamped in it. I checked and the only things stamped are a Y and a 3 and a 2 with a circle around it. It has a pinned nonbull barrel. Sqaure butt grips. Marked .38 s&w special ctg. Honestly it looks like a model 10. Serial number is 4275xx Any guess to the year?
Thanks!
Jonathan
A friend of mine got a S&W from his father. His dad got it from a policeman in the 1960's and was reportedly "old" back then. I looked in the yoke and there is no model number stamped in it. I checked and the only things stamped are a Y and a 3 and a 2 with a circle around it. It has a pinned nonbull barrel. Sqaure butt grips. Marked .38 s&w special ctg. Honestly it looks like a model 10. Serial number is 4275xx Any guess to the year?
Thanks!
Jonathan
Jonathank1982
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Thanks for the info!
Jonathan
Jonathan
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I have recently bought a Smith and Wesson 22 m.r.f. ctg revolver ,serial # 6k2XXX, model#48-2. Also has L or E 10 stamped above the model#, and also under the hand grips. The reason I say L or E is under the grips it looks like an E??. It was in a group of guns I just happened up on and bought. I am not a real gun guy just took a chance. I have a guy wanting to trade me a brand new in the box P345 ruger for it. Just don't want to give it away. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance Rob. If I have asked this in the wrong place please excuse.
I have recently bought a Smith and Wesson 22 m.r.f. ctg revolver ,serial # 6k2XXX, model#48-2. Also has L or E 10 stamped above the model#, and also under the hand grips. The reason I say L or E is under the grips it looks like an E??. It was in a group of guns I just happened up on and bought. I am not a real gun guy just took a chance. I have a guy wanting to trade me a brand new in the box P345 ruger for it. Just don't want to give it away. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance Rob. If I have asked this in the wrong place please excuse.
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Harley 58:
Your Model 48-2 K22 Masterpiece Magnum Rimfire was manufactured in 1974, based on the serial number. The problem is that it should be a 48-4 if manufactured that year.
The E10 and other numbers or letters are assembly numbers used to track parts in the factory and are irrelevant once the gun is assembled. Only the model number and serial number have any relevance.
In 2006 the Standard Catalog of S&W gave values of $450 ANIB, $375 Excellent, $300 Very Good, $250 Good, $185 Fair and $100 in Poor condition.
A quick check on Gunbroker.com & gunsamerica.com show P345s for $450 to $480 and Model 48s from $700 to $900 but there are no bids, so these prices are probably high. I would trade it if the Ruger is a gun you actually want, as it will save you transfer and shipping fees. If you are just trading for tradings sake I would keep the S&W as it is uncommon and no longer produced.
Your Model 48-2 K22 Masterpiece Magnum Rimfire was manufactured in 1974, based on the serial number. The problem is that it should be a 48-4 if manufactured that year.
The E10 and other numbers or letters are assembly numbers used to track parts in the factory and are irrelevant once the gun is assembled. Only the model number and serial number have any relevance.
In 2006 the Standard Catalog of S&W gave values of $450 ANIB, $375 Excellent, $300 Very Good, $250 Good, $185 Fair and $100 in Poor condition.
A quick check on Gunbroker.com & gunsamerica.com show P345s for $450 to $480 and Model 48s from $700 to $900 but there are no bids, so these prices are probably high. I would trade it if the Ruger is a gun you actually want, as it will save you transfer and shipping fees. If you are just trading for tradings sake I would keep the S&W as it is uncommon and no longer produced.
Just to add a little,The problem is that it should be a 48-4 if manufactured that year.
In 2006 the Standard Catalog of S&W gave values of $450 ANIB, $375 Excellent, $300 Very Good, $250 Good, $185 Fair and $100 in Poor condition.
A 48-2 in the same serial range (6Kxxxx) sold on Gunbroker recently. Though not listed as such, apparently the -2's do exist that late.
Checking completed auctions the "sold" prices ranged from a low of $495 to over $800.
HARLEY58,
The model 48 (not beat up) is a collectable and worth more than the Ruger, hence, him offering you a new one in exchange. But, like Radagast said, go for the one you like best.
Jim
Does anyone has more information about this handgun (age, …) or has any experience using it ?
Serial nr.: VAC 09XX
That's a tough one. SCSW lists the "UAM" prefix as 1997, and the "VHN" prefix as 1998, with no further information. I guess you could infer that your pistol dates from those years, but I think it would only be a guess.