Smith and Wesson serial number search
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Allot of close dates.
4 0K9 035 = SN's ran from 25K0001 in 1978 to 56K9999 in 1979.
N478449 = N4xxxxx ran from 1977 to 1978.
N184760 = 1973.
A449579 = SN's ran from A385001 in 1977 to A475000 in 1978.
1984.
1979.
Model 39 started production in 1954 as the first commercial 9mm double action auto in the US.
It became the model 39-2 in 1971 with the change to the smaller extractor with production continuing until 1982.
Jim
Dave Anderson
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1978 - 1979 numbers ran from 25K0001 to 56K9999
1977 - 1978 numbers were from N400000 to N500000
1973
1977 - 1978 numbers were from A385001 to A475000
Most likely late 1984 - early 1985
1978 - 1979 numbers were from A475001 to A565000
Dave Anderson
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Snap!
Dave Anderson
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Yep, you did - but it was awfully close! I notice both replies show time posted as 10:49.
But a win is a win, even if only by a second.
But a win is a win, even if only by a second.
Thanks Dave and Jim. I really appreciate your nearly simultaneous responses. Now, should I continue to let the 19-4 and the 27-2 with 8 3/8" continue to be safe queens, or use them? On one hand, it is a shame to "age" them -- especially since I have another pretty much like them to shoot. On the other hand, they are tools meant to be shot. Either way, they will not be leaving me. I noticed that in the last number of years, the Model 27's are really going up in value.
Well, I'll tell you what. I have a pristine model 52 from the first year of production (1961) with original box, paperwork, etc. It has been sitting in the safe for a long time. I have pondered whether or not to shoot it because finding another in mint condition is unlikely. But you know what, sitting in the safe does it nor me any good. Next shooting session I'm taking it out and doing what it was designed for.... shooting!
Jim
Smith and Wesson date of manufacture and model number
I recently inherited 4 Smith and Wesson 38 pistols. I am trying to find the model number and when they were made. I have pictures of each of them but didn't see a way to post them. All are revolvers
Smith and Wesson 38 S&W spl 2 inch Barrel
serial no. D545293
Smith and Wesson Airweight 38 Spl Ctg has a silver piece on front of grip
- serial no. BDY1778
Smith and Wesson S&S Special
38 Spl Ctg
4" barrel
Serial 505424
Smith and Wesson S&S Special
38 Spl Ctg
4" barrel
Serial 611438
I recently inherited 4 Smith and Wesson 38 pistols. I am trying to find the model number and when they were made. I have pictures of each of them but didn't see a way to post them. All are revolvers
Smith and Wesson 38 S&W spl 2 inch Barrel
serial no. D545293
Smith and Wesson Airweight 38 Spl Ctg has a silver piece on front of grip
- serial no. BDY1778
Smith and Wesson S&S Special
38 Spl Ctg
4" barrel
Serial 505424
Smith and Wesson S&S Special
38 Spl Ctg
4" barrel
Serial 611438
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Need Help to ID an Old Revolver
Hello; I am not a gun person, I was when I was a kid, used to hunt, and LOVED it, but I got into using a Canon (camera). Anyway since I am not a gun person I will most likely step on some guidelines, hope not.
Me and some friends are refurbishing an old house left abandon. It has stayed in the same family since it was built. In the course of time, all that lived and died there left their stuff. Well some other friends of ours got evicted from their rental due to landlord wanting to live in the house. So we are fixing up this house for them at no cost to them.
Anyway I am over selling all the "good" stuff and today we found a gun. I have been searching and searching, but to no avail. I intend to take this gun to a large pawn shop tomorrow. We are selling the stuff to raise the funds to do the repairs. (TMI?) Anyway I would be very grateful if I could get some help in knowing when this gun was made and what it might be worth. The Serial# is 483068 it is a S&W 5 shot double action revolver. It has some time wear in it but the chamber still has real nice movement and it still will open to load. (I would not try firing it) I was also wondering what caliber it was as well.
Thanks
Gregory
Hello; I am not a gun person, I was when I was a kid, used to hunt, and LOVED it, but I got into using a Canon (camera). Anyway since I am not a gun person I will most likely step on some guidelines, hope not.
Me and some friends are refurbishing an old house left abandon. It has stayed in the same family since it was built. In the course of time, all that lived and died there left their stuff. Well some other friends of ours got evicted from their rental due to landlord wanting to live in the house. So we are fixing up this house for them at no cost to them.
Anyway I am over selling all the "good" stuff and today we found a gun. I have been searching and searching, but to no avail. I intend to take this gun to a large pawn shop tomorrow. We are selling the stuff to raise the funds to do the repairs. (TMI?) Anyway I would be very grateful if I could get some help in knowing when this gun was made and what it might be worth. The Serial# is 483068 it is a S&W 5 shot double action revolver. It has some time wear in it but the chamber still has real nice movement and it still will open to load. (I would not try firing it) I was also wondering what caliber it was as well.
Thanks
Gregory
Dave Anderson
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1973 - 1974 numbers were from D510001 to D659901. Probably a model 10, model number would be on frame beneath barrel, visible when cylinder is swung out.
Dates to April or May 1989. Model number should be visible as noted above, most likely a model 37 or 38. The silver piece is most likely a Tyler grip adapter.
Smith and Wesson S&S Special
38 Spl Ctg
4" barrel
Serial 505424
Smith and Wesson S&S Special
38 Spl Ctg
4" barrel
Serial 611438
Sorry, not sure what is meant by S&S Special.
Not much to go on, I'm guessing it is a break top (barrel tilts down for loading/unloading) with external hammer. The s/n falls within the range for the .38 Double Action 4th Model which was made 1895 - 1909. Cartridge is .38 S&W which is slightly larger in diameter but shorter than the .38 Special. Done enough guessing already so I won't make a guess as to value.
Requesting help to determine age of inherited 38 M&P Revolver
Inherited Smith & Wesson 38 Military & Police Revolver
Serial Number c274XXX
Mint condition still in box. I don't think it was ever used. Box still has $62 price tag from "Klein's Sporting Goods". Apparently this is the same store Lee Harvey Oswald purchased his guns from.
I think my Dad got it mail order in the early 50's.
Inherited Smith & Wesson 38 Military & Police Revolver
Serial Number c274XXX
Mint condition still in box. I don't think it was ever used. Box still has $62 price tag from "Klein's Sporting Goods". Apparently this is the same store Lee Harvey Oswald purchased his guns from.
I think my Dad got it mail order in the early 50's.
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I need some help ID'ing an old revoler. It is a Smith and Wesson .38 Special CTG. K/L frame, not sure which. Square butt.
I was told it was a police issue service pistol made in the 70s or 80s.
Serial is either 541344 or S41344 on the inside of the cylinder and on the frame, and 57751 in the yoke area.
Finally, any approximate value for one in good condition, in the South Eastern United States.
I was told it was a police issue service pistol made in the 70s or 80s.
Serial is either 541344 or S41344 on the inside of the cylinder and on the frame, and 57751 in the yoke area.
Finally, any approximate value for one in good condition, in the South Eastern United States.
