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Help with dating a 629?

The serial number is CDFxxxx.

Also, I have the original blue box; is the date shown (in code or otherwise) anywhere on the label?

Any help is appreciated.
 
The serial number is CDFxxxx.

Also, I have the original blue box; is the date shown (in code or otherwise) anywhere on the label?
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1999.
For date shipped, look under "spec ord" line, there is a 4 digit number. The first # is the year and the next three are the julian date (days into the year).
Example, for this case, 9031 would be 1999 January 31.
That said, if the gun actually was a spec order then the number there will mean something else.

Jim
 
I have a .38 S&W special Model 10-5. Serial number is D574xxx, that I would like to get a date on. I need to order a copy of that book but it from looking at a few hundred of the posts on here it sounds like it might be all greek to me.
 
I have a .38 S&W special Model 10-5. Serial number is D574xxx, that I would like to get a date on. I need to order a copy of that book but it from looking at a few hundred of the posts on here it sounds like it might be all greek to me.
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D574xxx would be 1973-74. The range was D510001 to D659901, so you're pretty close to the middle. The info in the book is easily understandable by anyone with even a basic knowledge of guns. It may not be worth purchasing if you've only got one or a few Smith revolvers, but if you're planning on getting more or are interested in their history generally it's very good value for money.
Looking at a Model 37 with pinned barrel serial #603XX.
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1955 - the range was 55050 to 75000.
 
I have a .38 S&W special Model 10-5. Serial number is D574xxx,
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Serial numbers ran from D510001 in 1973 to D659901 in 1974.

Looking at a Model 37 with pinned barrel serial #603XX
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Did you get that number from the underside of the grip butt?
603xx would date to 1955 which was before S&W started stamping them with model numbers.

Jim

EDIT: Doh! you beat me to it...
 
Thanks for the fast response. This is my only S&W at the moment but I am looking to get as much info to sell it. I am inheriting my father's gun collection but he only has one .357 S&W so I guess it might not be worth picking up just yet.
 
Model 37

Thanks for the quick replies. The serial number came off both the yoke and grip and match. The yoke is stamped as a 37 no dash. Is that any help?
 
The serial number came off both the yoke and grip and match. The yoke is stamped as a 37 no dash. Is that any help?
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Only to confuse it further.
The serial number must have more than just 5 numbers in it if it is model number stamped.
Is there any letter prefixes with that number?
The underside of the grip butt (not the grip itself) is where the SN is located.
See pic.

Jim
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Okay I have clarification...the number on the yoke is 603XX and the same as stamped on the side of the grip. On the base of the grip it is stamped 224JXX. I had to contact the owner. Also he tells me it is a sqaure butt if that matters. Thanks.
 
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