mjparillo72
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Looked even took the grips off those are the only numbers besides the serial
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Mike: I'd like to be able to help you, but I'm confused. SCSW lists only the use of all numbers for autos up to 1970, then a single letter "A" prefix to March 1984, then changing to a three-letter prefix beginning with "T". There's no mention of any autos having a three-letter "B" prefix. In revolvers, a BDJ prefix would indicate 1989, but the Mod 4586 was made between 1991 and 1999. So, I'm stumped - maybe Jim or someone else can figure it out.
I'm in the process of moving so all my books are packed now. Call S&W on this one. It might be part of a special run or something. Call their customer service. They will give you the DOB over the phone. Make sure you mention it's a 4586 with that SN. Let us know what they say.Unless the serial numbers are hidden somewhere, that is what is stamped under the model number as I just checked again.
I'm in the process of moving so all my books are packed now. Call S&W on this one. It might be part of a special run or something. Call their customer service. They will give you the DOB over the phone. Make sure you mention it's a 4586 with that SN. Let us know what they say.
Jim
I just noticed that they were still open, so I just called and found out that it's date of birth was September 9, 2005.
The book only covers auto serial numbers up to 1998, so S&W has obviously started using something other than the "T" (and it also mentions "U" and "V") prefix for their autos. They must have started producing 4586s again after the most recent edition was published, because SCSW definitely references only '91 to '99 for the 4586, along with 2000-02 for the 4586TSW.
Sounds like it's time for a 4th revision to the SCSW. This time with updated semi auto serial numbers.They must have started producing 4586s again after the most recent edition was published, because SCSW definitely references only '91 to '99 for the 4586, along with 2000-02 for the 4586TSW.