Your .357 Magnum was manufactured in 1951-52, and the model is simply the same as the caliber " The .357 Magnum." This is the gun that became the Model 27 when S&W began assigning model numbers in approximately 1957. Your gun is known as a "5-screw" because there are 4 screws holding on the side plate (one hidden under the left-hand grip) and an additional screw in front of the trigger guard. Model 27s and (especially) the pre-model .357 Magnums are somewhat sought after - if it's in good condition you have a very special gun there.
Smith and Wesson serial number search
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Your .357 Magnum was manufactured in 1951-52, and the model is simply the same as the caliber " The .357 Magnum." This is the gun that became the Model 27 when S&W began assigning model numbers in approximately 1957. Your gun is known as a "5-screw" because there are 4 screws holding on the side plate (one hidden under the left-hand grip) and an additional screw in front of the trigger guard. Model 27s and (especially) the pre-model .357 Magnums are somewhat sought after - if it's in good condition you have a very special gun there.
Out of curiousity, any idea how many were produced in 1982?? The serial # is close enough to 8900 that I'd bet it were made in December, and I was born in December of that year. I'd like to figure out how many were produced during the year so I could get a per day average and see how close it is to my birthday.
I know I can order a certificate from S&W with production information for each serial #, do they state the exact date of production??
Thanks.
I am new to this forum and new to hand guns in general. I am needing some help in finding out some information about a S&W Revolver
The revolver was passed to me by my father.
It was given to him years ago by the wife of an ex police officer. She had it several years after his death and then passed it on to dad.
I was trying to date it and find out what I could.
Could someone ID this gun and info for me or is there a website I can go to for the information ?
Thanks
The revolver was passed to me by my father.
It was given to him years ago by the wife of an ex police officer. She had it several years after his death and then passed it on to dad.
I was trying to date it and find out what I could.
6 shot
Front Sight
On the right side of the barrel is .... 38 S&W Special CTG.
Left side of the barrel .... SMITH & WESSON
A white pearl looking grip
Serial Number on the base of the grip is C 468323
Front Sight
On the right side of the barrel is .... 38 S&W Special CTG.
Left side of the barrel .... SMITH & WESSON
A white pearl looking grip
Serial Number on the base of the grip is C 468323
Could someone ID this gun and info for me or is there a website I can go to for the information ?
Thanks
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Serial numbers that year ran from 9D44501 to 17D8900 - I have no idea if each sequence was fully used, i.e., whether they went to 9D99999 before switching to 10D. Further complicating the issue is that the same serial number sequence was being used simultaneously for about 7 different revolver models. However, I think your logic is pretty sound, so if it were me I'd say the revolver was made in the same month I was born - i.e., that's my story and I'm stickin' with it.
I do not believe that the factory letter will give you an actual production date. It may give the exact date that the gun was shipped, but that's obviously not the same thing.
Almost certainly a Model 10, also known as the .38 Military & Police. The gun dates from 1960, and will have the model number stamped on the part of the frame that's exposed (the "yoke cutout") when you swing the cylinder out. I think you'll find that it's a Model 10 or 10-1 (same gun with tapered barrel or heavy barrel, respectively).
musicman625
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Help? Anyone able to look up another S&W oldie?
Hi, I just inherited a S&W 38 Special CTG, serial #S826XXX.
There is an additional "S" after the SN where it is stamped under the barrel. The number ends too close to the edge of the bottom of the grip to be included there. 1906 - 1909 - 1914 patent dates.
My father was a perfectionist and cherished his firearms so it's in mint condition. Inside of the barrel is like new.
Also was given all of his boxes of shells. Remington KleanBore 158gr. w/steel jacket. He taped the boxes, I am guessing to keep moisture from degrading them (?). Only he knows. One box of flat head lead.
How long to shells keep until they become unsafe?
Thank you
Hi, I just inherited a S&W 38 Special CTG, serial #S826XXX.
There is an additional "S" after the SN where it is stamped under the barrel. The number ends too close to the edge of the bottom of the grip to be included there. 1906 - 1909 - 1914 patent dates.
My father was a perfectionist and cherished his firearms so it's in mint condition. Inside of the barrel is like new.
Also was given all of his boxes of shells. Remington KleanBore 158gr. w/steel jacket. He taped the boxes, I am guessing to keep moisture from degrading them (?). Only he knows. One box of flat head lead.
How long to shells keep until they become unsafe?
Thank you
micromontenegro
New member
Could anyone date a Model 17 for me? I am too far away to get the book soon! 
S/N is K349933 (talk about a pretty number)...
Thanks in advance!
S/N is K349933 (talk about a pretty number)...Thanks in advance!
You have a postwar .38 Military & Police, the gun that became the Model 10 when they started assigning model numbers in 1957. Note that "38 Special CTG" is the cartridge the gun is chambered for (.38 Special), not the model name (CTG is the abbreviation for "cartridge"). The "S" prefix M&Ps were made from 1944 or 45 to 1948 in the serial number range S811120 to S999999 - they then started using a "C" prefix.
I don't know what the additional "s" might be - some earlier M&Ps that were returned to the factory to have a new (at the time) safety feature added were stamped with an "s" to indicate that the modification had been done, but your gun should have been manufactured after that new safety design became part of standard production.
1958, the range that year was K317823 to K350547.
micromontenegro
New member
Thanks, FlyFish! My guess way off the mark with that one.
browncoat817
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Would love to know the DOB for a S&W Model 36 snubbie serial no. CAW9324 thanks
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browncoat817
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The gun shop thought it was an early 1960's example...thanks for any help
browncoat817
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Ha, thanks for the info. I knew it was in great shape for a 50 year old revolver.
sevenpoint
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4k17xxx mod 66
just bought a model 66 no dash w/ stainless sights,trigger,and hammer. wondering what year it was made, can anyone help? 4k17xxx Its got the 4" barrel and is overall 89-92% condition. got it for 355 think i did alright. Thanks
just bought a model 66 no dash w/ stainless sights,trigger,and hammer. wondering what year it was made, can anyone help? 4k17xxx Its got the 4" barrel and is overall 89-92% condition. got it for 355 think i did alright. Thanks
Help with S&W serial number
Acquired S&W small frame -38 special - 2 inch barrel -5 shot - scrooling everywhere - wood grips with 2 S&W inserts - large gold color S&W logo on side opposite cylinder release.
Date of manufacturer - number made - Model - value maybe
Serial Number is J652XXX
Thanks
Acquired S&W small frame -38 special - 2 inch barrel -5 shot - scrooling everywhere - wood grips with 2 S&W inserts - large gold color S&W logo on side opposite cylinder release.
Date of manufacturer - number made - Model - value maybe
Serial Number is J652XXX
Thanks
1973.
And yes, that's a real good price.
Serial numbers ran from J610001 in 1977 to J670000 in 1978.
Since the gun has been customized I can't give a price guess.
1973.
Did you and sevenpoint above shop together?
The model 66 is the stainless steel version of the model 19 with production starting in 1970.
Jim
