Smith and Wesson serial number search

FlyFish, thanks for the fast response. Is there any specifications on ammo to use, should i stay away from +p loads? Im sure i will anyways, but just wondering for safety reasons. Also, do you think its possible to estimate a value? Thanks a lot
 
T_hess: S&W didnt' start heat treating the .38 M&P cylinders until around SN 316000, so I would advise against shooting any +p in yours. I doubt that the gun is going to kaboom if you do, but a fine old revolver deserves a bit of TLC, so sticking to any standard .38 Special loads would be the right thing to do. Value depends a great deal on condition, so it's not possible to give you a definitive estimate, but if it's in very good to excellent shape you're probably in the $400 to $500 range.

labratt104: 1975
 
AVC7XXX = 1987.
Values range around $300 to $400 depending on condition.
+P's are okay but might accelerate wear with extended use.
CTG = cartridge.
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Where would the accelerated wear be concentrated? And how much is "extended use"? I have a good amount of standard .38 special ammo, but I also have a fair amount of +P, should I avoid it when doing target practice? I have no idea how much this gun has been used since 1987. How can I tell?
 
Where would the accelerated wear be concentrated? And how much is "extended use"?
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Good question. With my brothers gun it showed up as excessive endshake. But, that was after shooting almost 2000 very hot (as in stupid), over maximum handloads.
I'm not an expert but I would imagine a general loosening of tolerances due to the metal peening from the heavier pounding the gun would receive from hotter loads.
That said, I have heard many folks claim to have shot thousands of +P loads and have zero problems. After all, some the "K" frame S&W's are also chambered in 357 Magnum...
I guess my thought would be this, if you're just target shooting then why chance it, just use standard 38's. The target won't know the difference.
For personal defense and practice for personal defense then use the +P's.
I wouldn't worry about it too much and I'm sure you'll get allot of different opinions on the subject.

Jim
 
So basically, the K frame is identical between the .38 special and .357 mag. I think the +P loads are probably mild when compared to the hot loads made by re-loaders making their own. I just want to practice shooting with +P's AND standard .38 specials so I can be proficient with both. Because I know they won't hit in the same place.
 
Hello...I just inherited a S&W 38 Special model 64, serial number D612xxx. Can anyone provide a year and the best ammo for home protection? Thanks for any help.
 
I have a Smith and wesson .32 long Pistol CTG

It has patent dates of febuary 6 1906, September 14 1909, and December 29 1914, on the barrel. It also has a patent June 5 1914 on the bottom of the wood handle.

Serial number is 446122. Its on the frame by the handle. And also under the ejector arm on the barrel.

Can you help me on the value and the year it was made. Its in good shape. Thanks
 
I have a Smith and wesson .32 long Pistol CTG

It has patent dates of febuary 6 1906, September 14 1909, and December 29 1914, on the barrel. It also has a patent June 5 1914 on the bottom of the wood handle.

Serial number is 446122. Its on the frame by the handle. And also under the ejector arm on the barrel.

Can you help me on the value and the year it was made. Its in good shape. Thanks
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It's a .32 Hand Ejector Third Model.
Serial numbers ran from 263001 in 1917 to 536684 in 1942.
Values range from around $300 in good to >$700 as new in box.

Jim
 
Today I bought a used 642-2 that looks almost brand new. The serial # is CME1861. I also have a Model 60-14 serial # DTE2214 that I also don't know the production year for. They both have locks so I'm assuming they are 2002 or later. Any help finding the year of manufacture is much appreciated. Thanks!
 
The serial # is CME1861. I also have a Model 60-14 serial # DTE2214 that I also don't know the production year for. They both have locks so I'm assuming they are 2002 or later.
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They're later than mid 2004, the last year the SCSW covers.
You'll have to get the DOB from S&W customer service which is free over the phone.

Jim

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