Smith and Wesson serial number search

OK S&W is closed for the week so if someone wants to be my friend, tell me when a Second Model .455 HE was made, serial number 46XXX, "U" export proof on butt but no military proofs.

Wilds serial number book is missing too.

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Hi all,I have been wondering what year my S&W was made. I think it is a M&P but I am not sure. It has a 4" Brl ans has .38 Spl Ctg on it. Ser # S9356xx. I can post a pic if you need one..Thanks
 
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S&W Model 10-5

I just found a model 10-5 yesterday. The ser# is D696XXX . Can anyone help me out to find the approximate age of it?

Also, it is my understanding that all -5 models should be okay for +P rated factory loads, is this correct?

I can't wait to pick it up. Didn't have enough cash on me, so I left it on layaway. Going to get it Saturday if they're open. I was sold once I pulled that unbelievably smooth double action trigger. SA was crisp and light too.

I'm pretty psyched about it.

Thanks in advance for any help,

DTOM
 
I could use a little help with a 22 revolver I just bought. The seller called it a model 17 but after doing a little digging I don't think that's accurate. It has two different numbers stamped on it. In the yoke area is 3H 70XXX on both the yoke and the frame, but on the cylinder face and on the butt is K 68XXX.

It's a 5 screw gun, with a pinned barrel and recessed chambers if that helps. The reading I have done makes me think it's a pre Model 17 K-22. When did they stop making 5 screw guns?
 
Hi all,I have been wondering what year my S&W was made. I think it is a M&P but I am not sure. It has a 4" Brl ans has .38 Spl Ctg on it. Ser # S9356xx. I can post a pic if you need one..Thanks
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Pre-model-number N Frame produced in 1952-1953.
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Uh, no. What you have is a Pre war .38 Military and Police (k frame).
The serial number is 9356xx. That looks to be an 8 in front of it but appears to have been added later. The serial number dates it to ~1940/41.
I just found a model 10-5 yesterday. The ser# is D696XXX . Can anyone help me out to find the approximate age of it?

Also, it is my understanding that all -5 models should be okay for +P rated factory loads, is this correct?
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Serial numbers ran from D659902 in 1974 to D750000 in 1975.
Model number stamped steel k frames (post 1957) are ok to use with +P.

Jim
 
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but on the cylinder face and on the butt is K 68XXX.
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It is a K-22 Masterpiece made in 1948. They went on to become the model 17 when S&W began assigning model numbers ~1957.
The 5 screw ended ~1955 for K frames.

Jim
 
I just inherited a S&W revolver from my Dad. One is a S&W 38SP. serial# 8038** can anyone tell me when this was made and value its about 95%

Thanks
 
It is a K-22 Masterpiece made in 1948. They went on to become the model 17 when S&W began assigning model numbers ~1957.
The 5 screw ended ~1955 for K frames.

Jim
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Jim:

Thanks so much for the quick reply...it is much appreciated.

1948 huh? Wow..that's great. I had no idea it was so old. It looks fantastic. I'm thinking I finally made a smart buy at a gun show.

Happy New Year to you!
 
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You have a .38 Military & Police model of 1905 4th Change manufactured between 1940 & 1942. In original condition it's probably worth around $350-$400.
In the same serial number range S&W manufactured the .38/200 British Servive Revolver in .38 S&W caliber. After World War II a lot of these surplus guns were bored out to .38 Special and sold in the USA. Because the bored out .38 S&W chambers are a loose fit to the .38 special case its not uncommon for brass to bulge or split. A converted gun is probably worth $150 or so.
 
I just found a model 10-5 yesterday. The ser# is D696XXX . Can anyone help me out to find the approximate age of it? Also, it is my understanding that all -5 models should be okay for +P rated factory loads, is this correct? Serial numbers ran from D659902 in 1974 to D750000 in 1975. Model number stamped steel k frames (post 1957) are ok to use with +P. Jim
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Thanks Jim! Picked it up today, pretty happy with it:
 
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Model 36 Manufacture Date?

I'm almost embarrassed to admit it but a friend had a model 36 he did not want and offerred it to me for $100. Wanting to help him out I agreed, sight unseen. I guess I did ok. Any help on the mfr date would be appreciated. Its a 36 with no dash, serial #AVT3XXX.
Thanks!
 
S&W Serial Number Help

Could someone please help me date the following two revolvers. One is mine the other is a friends.

Model 34-1 SN 102xxx

Model 19-3 SN 1K50xxx

I appreciate it and thank you for your time

CBJR
 
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