Smith and Wesson serial number search

i know this is not part of this but do you guys think a 50 cal (magnum revolver) tracer round would be able to rip thru klevlar body armor
 
I have an N Frame 27-2 according to the inside grips is dated March 1980. Can anyone verify the serial number's date of manufacture?

N 730970.

Thank you!
 
Hello everyone I'm new here I wanted to find out the age of my S/W Detective 38 Special baby... Serial#. C38879x and there another number on the cylinder 98226 I think this is the production number right? ...
And what type of Ammo, etc. will this take/handle?
Thank you
Have a Happy Holiday to all
and Happy Shooting
thanks everyone :)
 
Last edited by a moderator:
I happened to have the book (SCSW) handy... Serial number C38879x means it was manufactured between 1954-1956.

Someone else will have to answer about whether and how much +P ammo it'll take.
 
Thanks Kerberos, Damn this gun is older than I thought lol, it in very good shape to i might just try regular .38 special ammo so i wont hurt her much lol it very been fired by me but the person that had it took very good care of it.
I guess taken good care of your tool since it was made does help.. :)
thanks again
 
model 14?

Good day folks, I'm new to this so bear with me. I have just acquired a Smith & Wesson 38 Special CTG, 6" blued barrel, squared walnut grips, 6 shot, adjustable rear sight. The s/n on butt of gun is 5k23xxx. The # under cylinder is 76758. Could someone give me a born date on this gun? Thank you.
 
Laytonj1

Thank you for your expertise, and prompt response. I have been waiting for this information for several days on some other forums, it was a delight to finally get a response. I have heard I can use +P ammo in these revolvers if dated after 1957. Would you agree with that? Ron
 
I just got my hands on a cheifs special, flat latch. I was told it was from 1952 SN 184XX, and was carried by police chief from NJ as his off duty weapon. I have been searching this thread and found nothing close to that range of serial numbers.
I was also wandering why an old set of J frame grips are too long and are about 1/8" past the frame. The barrel markings say .38 S&W special.
Any help would be appreciated.
 
My S&W .38

Hello all,
I have a S&W .38 five shot revolver, breakover
Model #3, as far as i can tell. Was hoping to get
some info on this weapon. I shoot it from time
to time but never ventured to explore its history.
Thanks for any help..Ser#559XX, .38S&W, Breakover
Aug 4,98 Dec 22,98 Oct 8,01 Feb 6,06 Sep 14,09
Am i correct on its name, Here is a photo.
 
Thanks in advance

Just received a couple of handguns from my 86 year old dad.

Wonder if I could trouble someone who's more of a "S&W guy" with approx manufacturer dates of:

.38 Mod 15-2 K689xxx

.38 Mod 10-5 C760xxx

Are these occasional +P tolerant?

Thanks
tj
 
Last edited:
I just got my hands on a cheifs special, flat latch. I was told it was from 1952 SN 184XX, and was carried by police chief from NJ as his off duty weapon. I have been searching this thread and found nothing close to that range of serial numbers.
I was also wandering why an old set of J frame grips are too long and are about 1/8" past the frame.
Click to expand...

Serial numbers ran from 7369 to 21342 in 1952.
Your early production "Chiefs Special" uses the smaller "I" frame grip butt so you'll need "I" frame grips for it.

I have a S&W .38 five shot revolver, breakover
Model #3, as far as i can tell. Was hoping to get
some info on this weapon. I shoot it from time
to time but never ventured to explore its history.
Thanks for any help..Ser#559XX, .38S&W, Breakover Aug 4,98 Dec 22,98 Oct 8,01 Feb 6,06 Sep 14,09
Click to expand...
The patent dates and SN make it a .38 Double Action Perfected Model.
Serial numbers ran from 1 in 1909 to 59400 in 1920.

It was S&W's last Top-Break model to be introduced. It was also unique in that it was the only S&W to have both the topstrap release and side thumb release on the left side and the only Top-Break to have the sideplate on the right side.

.38 Mod 15-2 K689xxx

.38 Mod 10-5 C760xxx

Are these occasional +P tolerant?
Click to expand...

K689xxx = 1966.

C760xxx = SN's ran from C622700 in 1963 to C810532 in 1965.

Are these occasional +P tolerant? = Yes.

Jim
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top