Smith and Wesson serial number search
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Samadams2000
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Smith and Wesson Model M&P Revolver
How about a S&W Model M&P Revolver SN# S 845XXX....? Regards!
How about a S&W Model M&P Revolver SN# S 845XXX....? Regards!
S&W 38 special ctg question, please help
Hello. I am new to the forum. Recently inherited a gun from my grandfather who passed. Would like a little info on it if possible.
It is marked
MARCAS REGISTRADAS ... it isn't a shiny material, wood butt.
Smith and Wesson stamp on the side and all over it.
It is a 6 shooter ... cylinder pops out on the side.
Serial number is - 986XX - 5 digits. It also has a C to the left.
Inside the cylinder where it closes it looks to have a k and a 1299 randomly positioned
When do you all think it was made, what might the approximate value be not that I am going to sell it? Please let me know. Thanks in advance.
Hello. I am new to the forum. Recently inherited a gun from my grandfather who passed. Would like a little info on it if possible.
It is marked
MARCAS REGISTRADAS ... it isn't a shiny material, wood butt.
Smith and Wesson stamp on the side and all over it.
It is a 6 shooter ... cylinder pops out on the side.
Serial number is - 986XX - 5 digits. It also has a C to the left.
Inside the cylinder where it closes it looks to have a k and a 1299 randomly positioned
When do you all think it was made, what might the approximate value be not that I am going to sell it? Please let me know. Thanks in advance.
mike corley
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How about a 686 Serial ALW0742? Just wandered. Thanks.
Mike
Mike
Heirloom 38 S & W 2" Nickel plated revolver
Hi folks,
If I may pick the brains of the Smith & Wesson folks here, I just inherited my first Smith which belonged to my Grandfather. The left side of the 2" barrel is engraved with "Smith & Wesson" and under that has 38 S & W.SPC.CTG On the right side of the frame, below the cylinder is has " Made in U.S.A."
The serial number is 608XXX whis is stamped on the butt strap and also on the end of the cylinder. 24929 is stamped in the inside of the crane. It has the S & W engraved trademark on the frame and on the gutta percha grips. I've attached a couple of photos.. Thanks for any help you can render, it is much appreciated.
UPDATE:
I got a bit impatient and called S & W to see if I could pinpoint a range of years and learned a few things. Any S & W with an "alpha" character in the serial number is post WW II as they becan putting a "V" in the number during that time and kept it going afterward with other alpha characters. The Historian said that my revolver might date from the early 1930's, but that snub nose configurations were rare then ie special order. So the estimate for mine is 1935 plus or minus a few years. I'll probably go ahead and order the "historical letter" to keep with the gun.
Hi folks,
If I may pick the brains of the Smith & Wesson folks here, I just inherited my first Smith which belonged to my Grandfather. The left side of the 2" barrel is engraved with "Smith & Wesson" and under that has 38 S & W.SPC.CTG On the right side of the frame, below the cylinder is has " Made in U.S.A."
The serial number is 608XXX whis is stamped on the butt strap and also on the end of the cylinder. 24929 is stamped in the inside of the crane. It has the S & W engraved trademark on the frame and on the gutta percha grips. I've attached a couple of photos.. Thanks for any help you can render, it is much appreciated.
UPDATE:
I got a bit impatient and called S & W to see if I could pinpoint a range of years and learned a few things. Any S & W with an "alpha" character in the serial number is post WW II as they becan putting a "V" in the number during that time and kept it going afterward with other alpha characters. The Historian said that my revolver might date from the early 1930's, but that snub nose configurations were rare then ie special order. So the estimate for mine is 1935 plus or minus a few years. I'll probably go ahead and order the "historical letter" to keep with the gun.
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Don't you just love conflicting answers....
Per the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, serial numbers for the 36 ran from 295000 in 1962 to 786544 in 1969.
The flat thumbpiece ended in 66 and the diamond shape around the screwhole on the grips ended in 68.
Czechbikr,
That is one sharp looking Military & Police!
Jim
Yikes
That is what I am afraid of. But I think I will call and ask them once again. I am not sure if paying the $50 dollars is worth knowing the specific date the gun was shipped and to whom.
I have a Model 37 no dashes or anything with a serial number of 280503. I figured that number was low enough it put it in the 60s, but what do you think the age of that gun is.......as you probably can tell I like mid sixties wheel guns like the these J frames. Thank for your help.
That is what I am afraid of. But I think I will call and ask them once again. I am not sure if paying the $50 dollars is worth knowing the specific date the gun was shipped and to whom.
I have a Model 37 no dashes or anything with a serial number of 280503. I figured that number was low enough it put it in the 60s, but what do you think the age of that gun is.......as you probably can tell I like mid sixties wheel guns like the these J frames. Thank for your help.
Thanks Jim
Czechbikr,
That is one sharp looking Military & Police!
Jim
I've been loading up some lighter rounds to take to the range and see how she operates. Hard to believe that I've had it for four days and haven't done so already...this "work" thing is getting in the way of my playtime.
Czechbikr,
That is one sharp looking Military & Police!
Jim
I've been loading up some lighter rounds to take to the range and see how she operates. Hard to believe that I've had it for four days and haven't done so already...this "work" thing is getting in the way of my playtime.