Smith and Wesson serial number search

I'm new to this or any other forum. Not even sure if "post reply" is what I wanted. Looking for 2 DOB's. First is my model 10 # BDF4900, and secondly a .357 that my buddy inherited. It's a 357 with a blued finish and 5" barrel.We think it dates from the early 60's or earlier. Registration documents have the serial # listed as 158335. Any ideas?
 
First is my model 10 # BDF4900, and secondly a .357 that my buddy inherited. It's a 357 with a blued finish and 5" barrel.We think it dates from the early 60's or earlier. Registration documents have the serial # listed as 158335.
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BDF4900 = 1989.

There should be a letter prefix (or a letter within the SN) with the serial number on your friends 357. Take the serial number from the underside of the frames grip butt.
He may have to take the grips off to see it.

Jim
 
I just got a S&W .38 from my Dad, he got it for his who won it in a poker game in Tokyo right after WW2 from a shore patrol man. Or at lest that is the story I have been told. I really know nothing about it. Its serial is V616***, any info would be great to have.
 
Here's some that I'm interested in finding out more on:

Model 66 SN AER9xxx
Model 37 SN 250xxx
Model 38 SN 34Jxxx
Model 625 SN BEP7xxx
Model 640 SN BKP5xxx

And if anyone knows where to find info on S&W Semi-Auto serial numbers, I'm also looking for info on 5904 SN TCJ0xxx
 
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Here ya go:

Model 19 SN 6K50xxx
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1974

Model 66 SN AER9xxx
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1984

Model 37 SN 250xxx
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SCSW doesn't have a lot of detail on J-frames from that period. Serial numbers ran from 125000 at the end of 1957 to 295000 in 1962.

Model 38 SN 34Jxxx
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1971-72

Model 625 SN BEP7xxx
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December 1989

Model 640 SN BKP5xxx
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Approximately 1991-92 - they were using the 3-letter prefixes a bit out of order at that time.

And if anyone knows where to find info on S&W Semi-Auto serial numbers, I'm also looking for info on 5904 SN TCJ0xxx
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The book doesn't have a great amount of detail on semi-autos, but there's enough to place the TCJ prefix in the 1988-89 timeframe.
 
I just bought an 18-3 K22 8K26150. Nice gun. Good shape

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old S&w 38 special

Hi i just acquired a old Smith & Wesson 38 special ctg and was wondering if anyone can help identify its model and maybe its age based on the serial number..
#3685xx it is a six shot revolver with a wood checkered grip and 4 inch barrel.. any help would be greatly appreciated also what ammos are safe to shoot thru this gun... thanks again John
 
cinmoon1: Your gun is almost certainly a .38 Military & Police, the model that eventually morphed into the Model 10 when S&W started assigning model numbers in 1957. Based on the serial number, it dates from the 1915 (SN 241704) to 1942 (SN 700000) period - you can interpolate using that information to get an approximate year of production, but it would only be an approximation.

Assuming no unusual mechanical problems, your gun is safe to shoot with any standard .38 Special ammunition. The SN indicates that it dates from slightly after when heat treating of cylinders was introduced, which is often interpreted to mean that it would also be safe with .38 Special +P, but I would not recommend subjecting such a nice old revolver to the hotter loads.
 
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