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S&W 38 special

I am trying to age my late grandfather's pistol. It is a S&W .38 special. It has a V on it, and then separately it has 4417XX. Can anyone give me any general ideas for date range?
 
I have a c before the serial number but its about an inch away from the numbers. Is it part of the serial number?
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Yes.
The "C" prefix was used from 1948 to 1967.

It has a V on it, and then separately it has 4417XX.
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.38 Military & Police "Victory" models were made during WWII. Yours would be around 1943.

Jim
 
Hey guys I got a model 10 serial 989xxx there's a "s" before the number dunno what that's for
And it's not labeled a model 10 just what I've seen from looking them up. This one says .38 Smith and Wesson Special CTG.
Edit: I've learned it is a 1948 :) thanks!
 
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DOB Revolver

How about ser. #21,0xx .38 spl.? It has a four screw side plate and fixed sights. No prefix letter and no mod. # inside frame. Early 1900's???

Thanks so very much for your help.
G :D
 
Hey guys I have a Model 36, serial number 733XXX. I want to know what year this one may have been made. I'm hoping it's a newer production so I can shoot +P through it. :D
 
I have a Model 36, serial number 733XXX
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it just starts with 733, but no letters in the front.
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The first J-frame Chiefs Special, s/n 1, was made October 24, 1950.

In 1957 S&W began using model numbers. The Chiefs Special was assigned number 36 at s/n 125000.

The serial numbers reached 786544 in 1969. As the Gun Control Act of 1968 was just coming into effect S&W began a new serial number series with a "J" prefix.

Since yours has no prefix it was likely made in the late 1960s, most likely 1968.
 
Modle 36

Does it say "Model 36" or Model 36-x whe you open the cylinder and look at attaching lug on the crane? If it doesn't it might be a pre model 36. How many screws does it have on the face plate? Can you send a pic? My email is mbliss57@yahoo.com
Mike
 
New inherited S&W 22

I have just inherited my grandfather's S&W 22. I have no clue anything about it as my grandfather and father passed away several years ago, so no one to tell me anything. It says 22 LR CTG on the barrel. The SN on the butt is 104XXX. I have attached a pic (not great) of the gun. If anyone could help with the model and year, that would be awesome.
 
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Old .38 special s&w info

Ive inherited a old .38 special S&W; 4" barrel; serial #102** ; model #6029. Would appreciate it if someone could give me some history on this revolver
 
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Does it say "Model 36" or Model 36-x whe you open the cylinder and look at attaching lug on the crane? If it doesn't it might be a pre model 36. How many screws does it have on the face plate?
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As was explained by Dave, it dates to the late 60's and would be a 3 screw and would be model marked.

It says 22 LR CTG on the barrel. The SN on the butt is 104XXX. I have attached a pic (not great) of the gun.
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I called this one wrong, thanks for the correct info Dave!
It's likely a model 34. Serial numbers ran from 101 in 1953 to 135465 in 1991 with yours made around the mid 60's.
See pic for model number location:
This is a 629-1.
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38 special S&W; 4" barrel; serial #102** ; model #6029
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The 6029 is an assembly number. See the pic for the SN location and include any letter prefixes. Also, is it a 5 or 6 shot?

Jim
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