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29-5 BJC-81XX when was this made?

I wasn't sure if the first digit was a B or 8. It seems that the serials have a three letter prefix though. Thanks for the help.
 
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.32 smith and wesson top break was made. There is no writing on the revolver besides the serial number on the bottom of the handle # 184669
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Assuming it even is a S&W, that serial number could be two different models.
If it has a hidden hammer and grip safety then it could be a 32 Safety Hammerless 3rd Model. SN's ran from 170000 in 1909 to 242981 in 1937.
If it's a double action with exposed hammer then it could be a 32 Double Action 4th Model. SN's ran from 43406 in 1883 to 282999 in 1909.

29-5 BJC-81XX
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1992.

Jim
 
VJH9xxx
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S&W semi auto serial number data is very incomplete in the SCSW after 1993.
Your best bet is to call S&W's customer service. They will give you the DOB over the phone for free.

S&W Customer Service
1-800-331-0852 (USA)
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-8:00PM Eastern Time

S&W serial # V140---
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Victory model made during WWII. Yours dates to 1942/43.

Jim
 
calling S&W

Thanks for the reply Jim. I read a earily post about calling their CS, so I called and called all day today, never could get anyone to answer, other than the recorded message.
I'm thinking 2002 or later on this gun, one of the papers that I got with it had a copyright date of 2002, it may or maynot mean anything.
I'll try again tomorrow and hopefully someone will answer.
 
RE: age of my S&W

Well perseverance paid off. I called S&W again this morning, got put on hold for about 20 minutes but got the information I was looking for. that paper that had the date was actually the DOB . So this 908 , as the CS tech said, , is not even a teenager yet LOL. Love the gun, best 350 I've spent in awhile.
Thanks
 
I just purchased a s&w 357 6inch barrel. I am going to purchase the s&w catalog but it is killing me to knw the year of my gun. It would be greatly appreciated if someone could help me.
I have a model 66 with a serial#aun0xxx
 
38 SPL M&P 4th gen?

I've read a good few post in this thread so I think I've got it narrowed down but would appreciate verification
Per the box it is a 38 Military & Police 5"
serial# 541977
That would make it a 4th gen 1915-1945. With the serial number probably late 30s-early 40s?
4th gens have the upgraded safety so it is safe to have all 6 loaded?
Don't use plus ammo?
Beyond that is there any safety concerns I should know as I regularly shoot it with a standard 136gr and have used it to teach my kids to shoot.
It was my dad's gun and spent most of its life in a leather holster in the top of the closet.
My best guess from the gunbroker, gunsamerica is it is worth 500-700 though I may be over estimating the condition.
Does having the box and cleaning rod increase the value?
 
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K 38 ID is it a model 18 or a masterpiece

I just picked up a K frame 38 S/N is K 3164xx the gun is a beauty but someone had cut down the barrel , What I want to do is get a replacement for it and it is a 4 screw . thank for any help What I am trying to find out is the year and model
 
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Hello, my dad just passed down to me the gun my grandfather gave him. He knew nothing about it and never was into guns so I was trying to find out a little information on it.
So far I gather it is a
s&w, with 38 s&w special ctg on the barrel
5 inch barrel. swing out to load
ser # S 580xxx
blue finish to it

thanks for your help
 
Model 65-1

Hello everyone. I found this forum as I was searching for information on a S&W 65-1 that I picked up from a friend a few years ago. As I was searching, I figured out that I have an early model (-1) with pinned barrel and recessed cylinder chambers.

It is a 4" barrel model. It is in perfect condition except for the side plate, where someone engraved numbers and initials. I am trying to decide if I want to have it repaired by Smith and Wesson. They provided me a quote a few years ago of $200 to replace the sideplate and refinish the gun.

s/n 1D16XXX When was it made? Any idea on value?

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Per the box it is a 38 Military & Police 5"
serial# 541977
That would make it a 4th gen 1915-1945. With the serial number probably late 30s-early 40s?
4th gens have the upgraded safety so it is safe to have all 6 loaded?
Don't use plus ammo?
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Early 30's.
The 4th Change new style hammer block was in 1944. Prior to that if dropped on the hammer it could fire.
No +P.
It's great you have the box and cleaning rod and that adds more value but I noticed what appears to be some pitting/corrosion on the barrel so that will bring the price down some.

K frame 38 S/N is K 3164xx
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1957.
SN's ran from K288989 to K317822 that year.
If the original barrel was 6" it would be a K-38 Masterpiece (pre model 14), 4" or less would be a K-38 Combat Masterpiece (pre model 15).


ser # S 580xxx
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Could you double check that serial number. Make sure that 5 is not an 8.
S prefixes ran from S62469 to S333454 and S811120 to S999999.

s/n 35xxx
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See pic for serial number location:

Jim
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I updated my post on the 65-1

s/n 1D16XXX

Any idea on value? I have the box, cleaning accessories, screwdriver, and original grip, which looks new.
 
Thanks Layton!

Early 30's means my dad wasn't the first owner. I may shop it around and see what I can trade for it, as it has no sentimental value to me. Again thanks for your information.
 
Thank you Layton

It was a 6" cut down to a 3" it just says esson where the ejector stop is on the barrel and that is about a 1/2 inch from where it was cut
 
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