Smith and Wesson serial number search

BC Gopax, thank you for your kind comments. Glad you enjoyed the story.

Your model 29 isn't older than I am, sorry to say. A collector friend has one from the same era, it is one he won't sell or trade. Hope you still use and enjoy yours.
 
Its 6 rounds with no prefix before the serial that I can remember.
Its not in front of me right now so to be 100% on the prefix I'd have to go take a look at it at a family members house. I'll be buying it but I dont know anything about it as far as an age or value so I'm trying to get info to make a fair deal.
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6 shot .38 special makes it a .38 Military and Police. No prefix 442xxx would date it to the 1920's. Value depends heavily on condition but can range from less than $250 well used to $500 in excellent to 1K in mint with box, docs, etc.

Jim
 
6 shot .38 special makes it a .38 Military and Police. No prefix 442xxx would date it to the 1920's. Value depends heavily on condition but can range from less than $250 well used to $500 in excellent to 1K in mint with box, docs, etc.

Jim
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Thats very interesting. I would have never thought it was that old. Thank you so much for your time. When I get it I'll try to get a pic up.
 
I just inherited a top-break revolver but most of the markings are worn off. It is a five shot .38 has a S/N of 4139XX. Any information on it would be helpful. Thanks.
 
The serial # is D1761XX
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Serial numbers ran from D90001 in 1969 to D330000 in 1970.

I just inherited a top-break revolver but most of the markings are worn off. It is a five shot .38 has a S/N of 4139XX
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It's a .38 Double Action 4th Model.
Serial numbers ran from 322701 in 1895 to 539000 in 1909.
The chambering is .38 S&W, not to be confused with the .38 Special.

Jim
 
Serial Number request.

My first posting. I hope I did it right. I just picked up a k22 from a gentleman that bought it used in 1951. I believe it is from 1939. Serial number is K 52xxx. This gun has been well loved and shot. I promised them that it would be treated the same or better. I have been looking a long time for a K22 to shoot. They were always to expensive or to perfect to shoot. Clean and test fire in the morning.
 
My first post too...
My father passed and I ended up with his 357 magnum revolver.
It has a 6" barrel(according to the box). The only markings(other than maker and caliber) are on the butt. They are S1360XX.
I believe he bought it in the 1950's and I recall him calling it a"highway patrol".
Someone looked at it and said "that's a pre 27" whatever that means...
Any info would be great.
Can I shoot 38 specials in it?
 
k22 Serial number is K 52xxx
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1948. Serial numbers ran from K18732 to K73121 that year.

S1360XX
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Serial number dates it to 1955.
S&W made the "357 Magnum" which became the model 27 when they started assigning model numbers in 1958.
They also made a less expensive version, matte instead of polished blue finish. It was called the "Highway Patrolman" and will be stamped as such on the right side of the barrel. It became the model 28 begining 1958.
And yes, .38 and .38+P specials are fine for it.

Jim
 
This is not stamped "highway patrolman", so it's not that model.

Thanks so much for the quick info.

This is going to be a good forum....
 
S&W 28-2

I have Smith & Wesson 28-2 "Highway Patrolman" Revolver with a 6" barrel.
the Serial number is: N161XX. i just wondered if anyone had any idea when it was made and the estimated value of it.
 
i am trying to find out what my lemon squeeze .38 is worth serial number 253062
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Assuming you're referring to an original top break safety hammerless,
values as of 2006 ranged from $200 in good to $500 in excellent.
Serial number is: N161XX
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1973.
Value can range from less than $400 well used to $600 in excellent.

Jim
 
i have a smith. it says on one side of barrell "smith and wesson" and on the other it says "38 S&W CTG". under the cylinder it says "D^D, made in USA, F3R/193". on the other side it says "VEGA SAC CA." number which i assume is the serial is on the bottom of the handle/grip and is "748XXX" plus when you open cylinder it has a number "532XX" has a few other marks like flags and trade mark ect on it. what is some info you guys may be able to scroung up on this gun??? thanks a bunch
JP
 
the serial is on the bottom of the handle/grip and is "748XXX"
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It's from the .38 Military & Police 4th Change series but it sounds like it might be a .38/200 British Service Revolver (model 200) but I'm not positive. The serial number dates it to around 1940. The chambering, .38 S&W, is not to be confused with the more common .38 Special. The markings are/could be proof marks and import stamps (re-imported back to the US).
Pictures would help.

S/N: AHF3XXX
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1985.

Jim
 
trying to find some history

My cousin recently gave me our grandfathers .44 special and was wanting to know if anybody could tell me a little about the history or what it might be worth in todays market. The serial number on the butt is 17xxx any info would be very helpful and appreciated.
 
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The serial number on the butt is 17xxx
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It would be a .44 Hand Ejector 2nd Model. It's also known as the 44 Triple Lock.
Serial numbers ran from 15376 in 1915 to 59XXX in 1940.
They are very desirable and collectable.
Value depends heavily on condition and can range from less than $500 in "fair" to several thousand in "as new".

Jim
 
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