Smith and Wesson serial number search
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Ok, I'll join in the fun 
I just picked up a Model 15 no dash, it shows a lot of holster wear around the muzzle and the cylinder where it would rest while carried but where the leather wouldn't touch, the bluing is nice. the SN is 378xxx I wouldn't mind a birth date and rough value. Also if anyone has a site where I could see how to grade wear I'd appreciate it.
I just picked up a Model 15 no dash, it shows a lot of holster wear around the muzzle and the cylinder where it would rest while carried but where the leather wouldn't touch, the bluing is nice. the SN is 378xxx I wouldn't mind a birth date and rough value. Also if anyone has a site where I could see how to grade wear I'd appreciate it.Dave Anderson
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Dates to the 1974-1977 era, most likely made in 1974
Dates to 1959. There should be a letter K prefix, separated a bit from the numbers. To get a current value estimate I've found it useful to search web sites such as Gunbroker and GunsAmerica, just remember asking price isn't always the selling price.
The Blue Book of Gun Values by Stephen Fjestad has a useful guide to estimating condition based on percent of original remaining finish. It has good color photos of various firearms along with the author's estimate of condition.
redanhauser
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S@W 38sp snub nose.
We have a S&W 38 snub nose with a serial number that looks like 12102.
I'd like to find out how old this firearm is. Can anyone help. Thnx.
We have a S&W 38 snub nose with a serial number that looks like 12102.
I'd like to find out how old this firearm is. Can anyone help. Thnx.
1994.
The model number is stamped on the frame just forward of the cylinder. Open the cylinder to see it.
1971.
The "K" identifies it as a adjustable sighted k frame. 38 means it's either a model 15 (4" or less barrel) or model 14 (6" or longer barrel).
5 shot or 6? Is the chambering on the side of the barrel .38 Special (spl) or just .38 S&W?
Take the serial number from the underside of the frames grip butt, include any letter prefixes. Depending on grips, you may have to remove them to see it.
Jim
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B_Li_Ber_Tar_Ian
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Can you guys help me identify this...
serial # S89xxx, 4" barrel, fixed sights, square butt, 38 ctg. The guy in the shop said it was built on a 44 frame.
Thanks
Mike
serial # S89xxx, 4" barrel, fixed sights, square butt, 38 ctg. The guy in the shop said it was built on a 44 frame.
Thanks
Mike
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redanhauser
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The piece is a 5 shot snub nose. the serial number on the butt is 12102.
.38/44 Heavy Duty Model of 1950 (pre model 20).
It's the "N" frame (44) chambered for the 38 Special. Many, many years ago there were very hot 38 loads designed specifically for those guns.
Serial numbers ran from S86000 in 1952 to S94999 in 1953.
It's one of the variations of the .38 Chiefs Special and was made in 1952.
Serial numbers ran from 7369 to 21342 that year.
Jim
excelerater
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357 mag
#6K30xxx
19-3
#6K30xxx
19-3
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900saabman
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S&W
I want to buy a S&W .22 but the seller do not know the type of the gun
s/n TBZ 13XX
thanks
I want to buy a S&W .22 but the seller do not know the type of the gun
s/n TBZ 13XX
thanks
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1984.
1974.
1986/87.
The serial number dates it to 1988 and a semi auto but does not identify the model of gun.
S&W customer service might be able to give you that information from the serial number over the phone.
Otherwise, the current owner should be able the look at the model number stamped on the side of the frame.
1983.
Jim