Smith and Wesson serial number search
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i have a S&W .32-20 i caled their historian and got a ton of info inclusing manufacture date and how many were made while in production call them at 800-331-0852 ext 3223 they will ask u the modle and serial and tell u all about ur gun age,quantity, years in production and even recomend a safe ammo to use if the original ammo is hard to find i found out mine was made in 1923 personally
S&W Model 57+1
have a S&W Model 57+1 41 Magnum, serial number BAR3897, and would like to know its birth history. It is stamped Springfield, Mass. on the right side of the frame, but it is not on the actual BBL as Smith & Wesson suggests it should be. It also is stamped "MARCAS REGISTRADAS" in the same location. It says "MADE IN USA", but I didn't know they spoke Spanish in Springfield, Mass. Is it really a Smith & Wesson, or just a copy?
have a S&W Model 57+1 41 Magnum, serial number BAR3897, and would like to know its birth history. It is stamped Springfield, Mass. on the right side of the frame, but it is not on the actual BBL as Smith & Wesson suggests it should be. It also is stamped "MARCAS REGISTRADAS" in the same location. It says "MADE IN USA", but I didn't know they spoke Spanish in Springfield, Mass. Is it really a Smith & Wesson, or just a copy?
No, that sounds like a genuine Model 57, in this case dating from 1988. It should have the caliber stamped on the right side of the barrel and Smith & Wesson" on the left side. "Springfield, Mass." should only appear on the right side of the frame, not on the barrel.
I forget the whole story on the "MARCAS REGISTRADAS" thing, but it had something to do with S&W reacting to a flood of forgeries from one or more Spanish-speaking countries appearing on the market many years ago.
BTW, I live not too far away from the Mothership and visit the factory, range, and retail store in Springfield from time to time. There's probably about as much Spanish spoken in that area as there is English!
Manufacturing date of S&W Model 65-5
I have just purchased a S&W Model 65-5. 3 inch, brushed steel, 6 shot .357 at a gun show.
I cannot tell the manufacture date from the S&W Standard Catalogue. The SN is 8SL98XX. Anyone know how I can find the manufacture date?
Thanks in advance.
I have just purchased a S&W Model 65-5. 3 inch, brushed steel, 6 shot .357 at a gun show.
I cannot tell the manufacture date from the S&W Standard Catalogue. The SN is 8SL98XX. Anyone know how I can find the manufacture date?
Thanks in advance.
Charles1968
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S&W Model 29-2
I have (2) S&W Model 29-2, the serial numbers are:
N738575
N754219
I would really appreciate any help with the year(s) the guns were manufactured.
Thank you,
Charles
I have (2) S&W Model 29-2, the serial numbers are:
N738575
N754219
I would really appreciate any help with the year(s) the guns were manufactured.
Thank you,
Charles
S&W Model 65-5
OK so the serial number under the grips looks like it starts w 8 but the cradle looks like it starts w B and I still cannot locate the manufacture year in the Standard catalogue for a S&W Model 65-5. 3 inch, brushed steel, 6 shot .357 w SN BSL98XX. Anyone know how I can find the manufacture date?
Thanks in advance.
OK so the serial number under the grips looks like it starts w 8 but the cradle looks like it starts w B and I still cannot locate the manufacture year in the Standard catalogue for a S&W Model 65-5. 3 inch, brushed steel, 6 shot .357 w SN BSL98XX. Anyone know how I can find the manufacture date?
Thanks in advance.
Several of us would be more than happy to help, but we need more information because S&W used the same serial number series, and in some cases the exact same numbers, for different models. So . . . top break or swing-out cylinder, number of chambers in the cylinder, caliber, fixed or adjustable sights, and barrel length would all be good. Posting a photo, if you can, would be best.