Sserial numbers ran from C1 in 1948 to C223998 in 1951.C 1573xx mod 10
3rd edition is what you're looking for.I've looked for vol. 3 but is not available in my search
Serial numbers ran from 170000 in 1909 to 242981 in 1937.serial number 204xxx
I can't help you with the engraving.I've got a .38 model number is 296xxx
1972.Model 19-3. The serial number is 2K593xx
During that time period, grey boxes were for nickeled guns.The box it was in is a gray cardboard box. I've only seen the blue boxes
That's not the serial number. Take it from the underside of the frames grip butt. You'll probably have to remove the grips to see it. Should have a three letter prefix followed by four numbers.i have a model 29-4 i got from my ma with a 6 inch barrel i think this the sn# 8819xxx