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Model 60; +P safe?
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CAE0xxx = 1995. The -7's received the new heat treating so it's good to go with +P.
It's stainless steel. If the rust spots are under the grips I'd use some very fine steel wool to remove it. I've never used Flitz but believe it's more of a polish.

Jim
 
I have a question for you serial number searchers. I don't know if I'm doing this right. It's for a pre-model-10 M&P Serial # 17XXX. There is no shroud on the ejector rod, and it seems like the front sight is more akin to a partridge sight. Any idea of the date of manufacture?
 
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CAE0xxx = 1995. The -7's received the new heat treating so it's good to go with +P.
It's stainless steel. If the rust spots are under the grips I'd use some very fine steel wool to remove it. I've never used Flitz but believe it's more of a polish.

Jim
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Thanks Jim... Truly appreciate your help.
 
two at once

Today I bought my first two (used) S&Ws:

An early Model 10, alleged to be a first generation that spent it's life in Nepal.
The SN is C 120xx.

The other is a Model 65, SN is AJD 74xx.

How old are they? Thanks in advance,:)
 
I am a new member. I am interested in finding the manufacture date for my newly purchased model 29. Serial number N135xxx I believe it can be provided via this forum. The revolver is an 8 3/8 Nickel. Thanks for any information that can be provided.

Willy T
 
S & W .38 Special

My mother gave me a Smith & Wesson .38 Special CTG that she said was her uncles and I am trying to date it. It has a 3 1/2 inch barrel and the serial number is V 5958xx I'd appreciate any help.
 
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Hey guys I have a good friend who has a 686-3 and is curious as to its manufacture date. We have it narrowed down to 88-94 but he would like to get a little closer if possible.
He said the SN is BEP 38XX.
Thanks for any help!
 
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A 38 S&w nickel plated 4 inch pencil barrel. Has a lanyard loop on the butt, smooth wooden grips. On the butt reads V 4331xx, same number on cylinder. Frame has KQ 87988. Can you identify?

Thanks,
T
 
serial number is V 5958xx
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It's a 38 Military & Police "Victory" model made for the Military during WWII.
Serial numbers ran from V1 in 1942 to V769001 in 1944.

He said the SN is BEP 38XX
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Late 1989.

On the butt reads V 4331xx
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Same as above, it's a 38 Military & Police "Victory" model made for the Military during WWII.
Serial numbers ran from V1 in 1942 to V769001 in 1944.
The nickel plate is not original though.

Jim
 
my SW 38

been trying to catalog my weapons..... cant find much info on
S AND W 38 CAL revolver SPECIAL CTG serial number c384xxx

from what i have read it is the 384,000th made in this series, when they reached 1 million units, they renamed it the V series and started over.....

any thoughts as to age and value
 
c384xxx
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1956.
Serial numbers for the 38 Military & Police series guns started at 1 in 1899 and ran to 999999 in 1942.
Then started the V prefix from V1 in 1942 to V811119 in 1945.
Then the S prefix from S811120 in 1945 to S999999 in 1948.
Then the C prefix from C1 in 1948 to C999999 in 1967.
Then the D prefix and so on...

Value depends on condition but ranges around $400.

Jim
 
S&W .38 Chiefs Special Revolver Model 36-1

Trying to find out production year for this 36-1 serial # 43xxx. Right below the serial it has a J for "J frame", then next to that it's stamped "G6". I'm not real into revolvers, but it belongs to one of my clients, and i'm trying to gather info while cleaning it. It's about 98% condition. It's not all original as it has a Herrett's grip on it, but it does have the original box, warranty card, & instruction sheet. Possible value without factory grips? Any help would be appreciated.
 
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