Smith and Wesson serial number search

i have 2 S&W revolvers 1 is a .22 LR 7 shot SN 128xx
the other is a .38 S&W CTG top break SN 233xxx
i would like to know when they were made also is there any danger in using modern .38 S&W ammunition

thanks
 
Modern factory ammo in 32 S&W and 38 S&W calibre is loaded light on purpose to expect users to be shooting it in the old antique revolvers. You will be fine as long as your revolver is functioning properly and doesn't have split chambers or other existing failures :eek:

Your other option is to make wax bullet ammo which is primer powered with no powder. That would be safe in most anything loose or otherwise worn out :p

Mike
 
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I have a S&W revolver that i cant seem to find out about... i have seen several things that lead me to believe its a 1950 357mag and the serial from what i read also seems to fall in line. Here is what i have, and any help would be appreciated.

Nickle plated 357mag 3.5 inch pinned barrel, square butt, wood inset grips,
serial as follows S 123XXX it was purchased from Stoeger mail order back in the early mid fifty's and i have the purchase order as well. It says ( order sheet) its a model k22???? At any rate and not being a pro id have to say condition is 85-90% with very slight cycle marks and i know that it has never fired more than a box of 38spWC ammo... there isnt any pitting or marks on the cone.. I can and will gladly provide a photo but cant at this time because of logistical reasons.

Any help would be greatly appreciated...

Thanks in advance
 
hi, i've ran across a very old revolver and have had absolutly no luck on dating it.

serial number is 315xx

that's it, just those 5 numbers. no prefix. also has the same numbers in the handgrips. if someone could help me out i'd greatly appreciate it!
 
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Hello everybody. New user to this forum and wonder if anybody can tell me anything about a gun I have here. It's a S&W 38 special, black with carved ivory dragon grips, at least I was told they were ivory. They're kind of turning yellow a bit and I can see a sort of grain to them. Serial number is C 103XXX. Thanks for any help! Also, would you be worried about getting gun oil on the ivory?
 
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M 27-2, 5", nickle,Tgt hammer and trigger, Ramp front, adjustable rear (no insert on front or outline on rear blade) sn appears to be N 627656.
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Serial numbers ran from N600000 in 1979 to N699999 in 1980.

How about V118709? Was it Navy does anyone know?
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V118709 would be around 1942/43.
It would be marked ' US NAVY" or "PROPERTY OF US NAVY".
i have 2 S&W revolvers 1 is a .22 LR 7 shot SN 128xx
the other is a .38 S&W CTG top break SN 233xxx
i would like to know when they were made also is there any danger in using modern .38 S&W ammunition
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.22 Ladysmith 2nd Model. Serial numbers ran from 4576 in 1906 to 13950 in 1910.
.38 Safety Hammerless 5th Model. Serial numbers ran from 220000 in 1907 to 261493 in 1940.
Modern .38 S&W ammo is safe to use.
Nickle plated 357mag 3.5 inch pinned barrel, square butt, wood inset grips, serial as follows S 123XXX
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Serial numbers ran from S103000 in 1954 to S139999 in 1955.
It's simply known as the "357 Magnum" as it was the only one being produced during that time period. It's also referred to as a "Pre 27" and to a lesser extent, "357 model of 1950".
hi, i've ran across a very old revolver and have had absolutly no luck on dating it.
serial number is 315xx
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S&W reused serial numbers on different models, therefore, I need more information. Caliber, How many rounds it holds, Modern swing out cylinder or older break open, patent dates on barrel.
Serial number is C 103XXX.
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.38 Military and Police. Went on to become the Model 10 when S&W started assigning model numbers around 1957.
Serial numbers ran from C1 in 1948 to C223998 in 1951.
Oil won't hurt but can yellow the ivory. A decent gunsmith can tell you if they are real elephant ivory.

Jim
 
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Jim, thank you very much for the info. If the grips are ivory and the gun is in excellent condition, do you have a guess on the value?
 
do you have a guess on the value?
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The gun, ~$450.
The grips, that's a tougher one. Without seeing what they look like I couldn't say. Most seem to fall in the $200 to $500 range depending on design and condition.

Jim
 
i believe it to be a .22 (not sure magnum or LR) it has a hexagon barel. break open reload. and the patent date on it is stamped 1860. thanks guys!!!!
 
Does it look like this? What is different from yours and this picture.
Also, is it a 7 shot. Is the barrel hex (6) or octal (8). Is the 1860 the only markings on it. Is the cylinder unfluted (like below) or fluted.

Jim
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same grips and all to a tee! although mine has a trigger guard which i think someone has put on afterwards.
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Well, that's a Model Number One, 2nd Issue.
Serial numbers ran from 11672 in 1860 to 126361 in 1868.
It's a 7 shot chambered in 22 Rimfire Short, which is a black powder cartridge (not to be confused with modern 22 rimfire ammo).
It did not come with a trigger gaurd.

Jim
 
Serial # search for 2 S&W pistols

Need a little help in narrowing down the year that these two pistols were manufactured.

38 Special revolver, ser. # C173xxx

Model 39-2, ser.# A202XXX

Thanks in advance for your help.
 
Hey I am new to this forum and have a older police issue 38 revolver that came from my grandfather. I was wondering the approximate age. The serial number starts with S 821xxx. Thanks
 
.22 S&W SN 645XXX?
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It would be a K-22 Outdoorsman, also referred to as a K-22 1st. Model.
Serial numbers ran from 632124 in 1931 to ~682419 in 1940. Yours would be 1934/35.

The serial number starts with S 821xxx.
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That would be a .38 Military & Police postwar. The Model 10 is the modern version.
Serial numbers ran from S811120 in 1945 to S999999 in 1948.

Jim
 
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