Smith and Wesson serial number search
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jennielynn
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We have an old Smith & Wesson revolver, looking for more info... We think it is a .38 3rd Model Frontier. Breaks open on top. Trigger guard is squared on one end. Serial number is 255405. Any info would be awesome!
RenegadeDave
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Thanks Jim!
Model and Age of S&W .357
I am attempting to determine the model number of my dad's old duty weapon he carried for many years as a police officer.
There is no model number in the normal location, like my other S&W revolvers.
It is a large frame. The serial number has a "C" stamped above it. The serial number is "189xx". In the ejector relief of the frame it is stamped "7s151"
Could anyone help me determine the model and age of this revolver?
Thanks,
Bill
I am attempting to determine the model number of my dad's old duty weapon he carried for many years as a police officer.
There is no model number in the normal location, like my other S&W revolvers.
It is a large frame. The serial number has a "C" stamped above it. The serial number is "189xx". In the ejector relief of the frame it is stamped "7s151"
Could anyone help me determine the model and age of this revolver?
Thanks,
Bill
S&W .22 revolver
I have inherited a pistol from my Great-grandfather. It is a Smith&Wesson
22 caliber, 7 shot fluted cylinder, double action with a 6" barrel. It is Nickel plated. The cylinder opens out to the side.
SN: 19(or 0)416. Can anyone tell me when it was manufactured? I suspect well before 1945 but really don't know. Or anything else about it.
Thanks
I have inherited a pistol from my Great-grandfather. It is a Smith&Wesson
22 caliber, 7 shot fluted cylinder, double action with a 6" barrel. It is Nickel plated. The cylinder opens out to the side.
SN: 19(or 0)416. Can anyone tell me when it was manufactured? I suspect well before 1945 but really don't know. Or anything else about it.
Thanks
Iver Johnson 32 revolver
I also have a Iver Johnson, top break .32 caliber DA revolver; nickel plate; 5" long barrel; 5 round fluted cylinder is not free wheeling when at rest. Grip has ""IJ"" monogram with Owls Head facing grip. Patent dates: Aug 25'96 & Nov 17'08. SN: A86264
Does anyone know when this pistol was manufactured? I understand some early models used black powder rounds, so that the newer smokeless power ones can't be used. How would I know if I can use new ammo in this gun?
Any help is much appreciated.
I also have a Iver Johnson, top break .32 caliber DA revolver; nickel plate; 5" long barrel; 5 round fluted cylinder is not free wheeling when at rest. Grip has ""IJ"" monogram with Owls Head facing grip. Patent dates: Aug 25'96 & Nov 17'08. SN: A86264
Does anyone know when this pistol was manufactured? I understand some early models used black powder rounds, so that the newer smokeless power ones can't be used. How would I know if I can use new ammo in this gun?
Any help is much appreciated.
Shooter1952
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Identify S&W Revolver
I recently inherited a 38 SW Special revolver from my father and can't determine the model. It is stamped with 535 3 on the frame and has a serial number S 88xxx . It looks like one of the MP 1905 models but has a shrouded extractor which doesn't look right for this model. Any help trying to identify it would be appreciated.
Got a response from another forum, this is a .38/44 Heavy Duty Mfg around 1952. Now I need to find some decent grips for it.
Rick
I recently inherited a 38 SW Special revolver from my father and can't determine the model. It is stamped with 535 3 on the frame and has a serial number S 88xxx . It looks like one of the MP 1905 models but has a shrouded extractor which doesn't look right for this model. Any help trying to identify it would be appreciated.
Got a response from another forum, this is a .38/44 Heavy Duty Mfg around 1952. Now I need to find some decent grips for it.
Rick
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Does it have an exposed hammer or is the hammer concealed? If it's a concealed hammer it will also have a grip safety.
See pic for serial number location:
It's a 22 Ladysmith.
Serial numbers for the 2nd model ran from 4576 in 1906 to 13950 in 1910.
Serial numbers for the 3rd model ran from 13951 in 1911 to 26154 in 1921.
Can't help you on the Iver Johnson
It's a 38/44 Heavy Duty model made in 1952.
Jim
fishwishin
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Hello all, brand new guy here. A little intro on me is as the username suggests I am an avid fisherman (bass, striper). I am 45 and I have been shooting for real for the past 23 years. My first smith revolver was a model 10, that I no longer have. I "graduated" to a model 15 shortly thereafter. Since then if I have had a revolver with me it has been a S&W. My 640 goes everywhere with me when the Sig 226 .40 is not practical.
I come to you today to date two guns.
The first is the aforementioned model 15 (8K55xxx).
The second gun is what I believe is the precursor to the model 14. It has been in my family for years. It is a 6" adjustable sight K frame. The right side of the barrel is marked '38 S&W special ctg.' the left side is marked 'Smith & Wesson' (K 218xxx).
Thank you very much for your help. I look forward to learning more here on the boards.
I come to you today to date two guns.
The first is the aforementioned model 15 (8K55xxx).
The second gun is what I believe is the precursor to the model 14. It has been in my family for years. It is a 6" adjustable sight K frame. The right side of the barrel is marked '38 S&W special ctg.' the left side is marked 'Smith & Wesson' (K 218xxx).
Thank you very much for your help. I look forward to learning more here on the boards.
You looked at it correct... I typed the description wrong.
It's a .32 Double Action 2nd Model.
Serial numbers ran from 31 in 1880 to 22172 in 1882.
8K55xxx = 1975.
K218xxx = 1954 and would be a K-38 Masterpiece. It became the model 14 when S&W began assigning model numbers ~1957.
Jim
fishwishin
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Thank you!
old 32 long
First post here and I appreciate all of the help.
I have a S&W 32 long barrel says 32 long OTG , but from what I read it might be CTG Serial number is 458xxx.
I was wondering if someone could tell me the year of Manufacture. I got this from my grandfather years ago. I was wondering what it could be worth also, thanks for the help.
First post here and I appreciate all of the help.
I have a S&W 32 long barrel says 32 long OTG , but from what I read it might be CTG Serial number is 458xxx.
I was wondering if someone could tell me the year of Manufacture. I got this from my grandfather years ago. I was wondering what it could be worth also, thanks for the help.