I have a 38 special Smith and Wesson Model # is E59-2xxx . . .
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?
I couldn't find any series of serial numbers that started with "BAR".
The first number (8) is not correct. It's likely a "B". 65-5 production was during the 3 letter prefix serial numbers.The SN is 8SL98XX
Both are 1980.I have (2) S&W Model 29-2, the serial numbers are:
N738575
N754219
1994/95.S&W Model 65-5. 3 inch, brushed steel, 6 shot .357 w SN BSL98XX. Anyone know how I can find the manufacture date?
. . . could you please let me know about my serial #517xxx . . .