Smith and Wesson serial number search

My father in law just gave me a couple of old guns from his collection. Among them was this neat lil old pistol that I'd love to know more about. Its a five shot and appears to be a .38 (although standard .38 rounds are too long to fit it). It has matching serno's on the handle & barrel: 59195

Any insight into this weapons history would be appreciated!
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It's a S&W .38 Double Action 2nd Model. They were made from 1880 to 1884 with serial numbers from 4001 thru 119000.
Your gun is chambered for ".38 S&W" caliber which is shorter and less powerful than the current .38 Special that came out in 1899.

Jim
 
S&W Model 10

I just bought a S&W model 10 from a coworker that he carried for a duty weapon in the early 80's. I would like to see if anyone can help me with when it was made. I know he said he had bought it used at the time. It is a smith modle 10-6 the searial number is 53233 and has R6 below it. This is stamped on the cylinder frame. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
adamsbt
 
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I just bought a S&W model 10 from a coworker that he carried for a duty weapon in the early 80's. I would like to see if anyone can help me with when it was made. I know he said he had bought it used at the time. It is a smith modle 10-6 the searial number is 53233 and has R6 below it. This is stamped on the cylinder frame. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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That looks like an assembly number. The serial number should have a "C" or "D" prefix or a number/letter/number (ex. 4D8901). It will be located on the underside of the grip butt. If the grips on it cover the bottom of the grip frame you will need to remove them to see it.


Model 10-5 C790XXX
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1965.

Jim
 
Any help would be appreciated on the date of manufacture of a S&W
617 .22 revolver with SN# CEJXXX. I'm guessing maybe the mid to late 1990's ? Thanks in advance.
 
S&W Model 10

I made a post a couple of days ago but I put the manufacture number instead of the serial number. The gun I have is a S&W model 10-6. It has a blued finish with a heavy barrel. The serial number is 2D89xxx. It also has the numbers B6, B24, B14 what are these numbers. I am trying to find out about when it was made.
Thanks in advance
BTADAMS
 
I made a post a couple of days ago but I put the manufacture number instead of the serial number. The gun I have is a S&W model 10-6. It has a blued finish with a heavy barrel. The serial number is 2D89xxx. It also has the numbers B6, B24, B14 what are these numbers. I am trying to find out about when it was made.
Thanks in advance
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1978. The other numbers are assembly numbers.

Jim
 
Thanks Jim you're a wealth of knowledge or have alot of books. I've read several of your posts and you always have the answer.
BTADAMS
 
Hello Jim.
I bought this one today.

Blue model 36-1, round butt, 3" barrel, s/n J775xxx. Wood grips have same s/n (without the "J").

Appreciate your help.
 
Thanks Jim you're a wealth of knowledge or have alot of books.
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LOL, yeah... it's the books, but thanks for the compliment. The majority of the info I give (DOB's and gun ID's) comes right out of The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. Available at finer book stores and gun shows.

Jim
 
S&W M&P Model 1899 Manufacture Date?

I have what appears to be a re-nickled S&W 1899 M&P revolver.
The serial number is 1756. Has two rows of dates on the
barrel with a Maltese Cross on both ends of the dates.

My email address is rpate1@cfl.rr.com

Thanks
 
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I have what appears to be a re-nickled S&W 1899 M&P revolver.
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You are correct. They were made from 1899 to 1902 with serial numbers 1 thru 20975. Your serial number of 1756 would be first year.
Neat gun with a lot of history as the first year of the K frame and the .38 Special cartridge.

Jim
 
Model 586 Born On Date?

a) .357 Magnum
b) 6" bbl
c) square grips
d) 6 shot
e) adjustable rear sight (no white outline) and red/orange insert ramp front sight
f) Serial #AEL6XXX
g) Mod. 586

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