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I need help with a Smith and Wesson 15-3?
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The -3 version of the .38 Special Model 15 was made from 1967 to 1977. It's essentially a "carry" version of the Model 14, which was originally - prior to model numbering - the K-38 Masterpiece target revolver. The Model 15 was originally known as the K-38 Combat Masterpiece. Because it was intended for defense rather than target work, it originally had a shorter 4" barrel (and later came both longer and shorter barrel lengths) and a ramped front sight, rather than the squared-off Patridge style target sight.

They are very fine guns. I have one from 1970 and it's on my list of "guns that I will never part with." If you post the serial number, x'ing out the last couple digits if you like, I or someone else with the book will be able to look up a year of production for you; and if provide details on barrel length and condition (or better yet post photo or two) we can give you an approximate value.
 
Date for Model 28

This is the information from the owner.

Its a model 28-2, it's an "N" frame, it has 357 CTG and Highway Patrolman stamped on the barrel... serial number "N18xxx"...


I would appreciate the help.

Thank you.
 
Its a model 28-2, it's an "N" frame, it has 357 CTG and Highway Patrolman stamped on the barrel... serial number "N18xxx"...
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Serial number N1 was made in 1969, and by 1973 the series had reached 100,000. If we assume an average of about 25,000 serial numbers assigned per year this would place year of manufacture of N18XXX in the late 1969 to early 1970 timeframe.

Incidentally the N prefix was used on a number of other models besides the 28, including models 25, 27, 29, 57, 58.
 
My K-38

4" Barrell
Serial NO: 3k17xx
Model 15-3
FIN: B
Stock: S

I have the Box
Wax Paper Wrapper
Cleaning Kit
Blued' Screw Driver
Two different Manuals
(Instructions inside the Box)

The Gun is new... Pristine. No flaws.
 
Clay - That SN would date the gun to 1971. I'm not sure what you mean by stock "S", but everything else indicates the gun is a common configuration. However, in ANIB ("as-new, in box") condition, possibly unfired (?), and considering the astronomic rise in prices for older Smiths over the last several years, I would estimate the gun is worth somewhere in the area of $650 to $700.
 
Can I get a Date of manufacture for model 10-5, serial #D828xxx?
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Serial numbers for 1975 - 1976 ran from D750001 to D870000. Most likely yours dates in the range from late 1975 to early 1976. It most likely has the light tapered barrel if it is marked as a 10-5. Those with the heavy barrel were marked 10-6, both markings introduced January 15, 1962.
 
S&W 60-14

I'm new to this forum and i'm looking for a manufacture date of this little gem.
The serial # is CJR3502
If anyone could help I would appriciate it. Thank you
 
@ Jim

Well... The sides of the barrel are worn completely smooth, but from the size, I'm guessing .38/.380 and its an old break open/flip-top, not a modern one that slides out to the side. The grip that is on it is one full piece that wraps around the frame, including the base, as indicated in your photo... And its a 5 shotter. The number given above is stamped on the back-side (read facing you) of the cylinder between where the rounds seat in the cylinder...
Mark
 
Re Model 60-14

I'm new to this forum and i'm looking for a manufacture date of this little gem.
The serial # is CJR3502
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According to SCSW all the model 60-14s were made in March 2004. It is described as a special edition with "Don't Tread On Me" and "United We Stand" on the sideplate. The CJR prefix also dates to 2004. The authors of SCSW note the 60-14 examples they had carried s/ns with CHB prefixes. They don't indicate how many of this special edition were made, but if it was only one month's production the number could not have been high.

Edited to add: Jim Layton reminded me the 60-14 designation was originally used in 2001 for the Ladysmith version with internal lock and 2" barrel in .357 Magnum. So while the frames marked 60-14 were used for the "Don't Tread On Me" special editions described above, they were also used on other versions.
 
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I'm guessing .38/.380 and its an old break open/flip-top, not a modern one that slides out to the side. The grip that is on it is one full piece that wraps around the frame, including the base, as indicated in your photo... And its a 5 shotter
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Well, that narrows it down to the 1876 to 1940 range.
To narrow further, is it a single action (have to manually cock the hammer for each shot) or double action (pulling trigger cocks and fires gun).
If double action, does it have an exposed or hidden hammer.
And last but not least, the serial number off the grip butt. If the SN has been removed/worn off the grip butt then (assuming it's the original cylinder) use that number. However, the first digit is not a "T". It would be all numbers.

Jim
 
I am looking to find some info on a S&W revolver I just inherited. The serial# on the bottom of the grip and the underside of the barrel is 23xxx. The 4 inch barrel is marked .38 S&w special, US service ctgs. The barrel is also marked Smith & Wesson Springfield, Ma. With patent dates from 94 to 01. The finish on this firearm is in pretty bad shape. Any recommendations on where to get it refinished?
 
Looks like your 39-2 shipped from the factory in 1976-1977. Thats as precise a date as you can get, without contacting S&W.
 
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