Confirmed, 1970.Just picked up a sweet 2" Mod 10-5. S/N D3010XX. Seller thought it was from 1970. Can anyone confirm?
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Confirmed, 1970.Just picked up a sweet 2" Mod 10-5. S/N D3010XX. Seller thought it was from 1970. Can anyone confirm?
All the book shows is SN 241704 - 700000 as 1915 - 1942.Hi I just picked up a 5" S&W .38 M&P S/N #506618. I'm assuming 1937-1938 but I just want to comfirm!
The ACU prefix would be 1983. However, I don't think S&W made the Mountain Gun that early. Is it engraved "Mountain Gun" on the barrel (4" tapered) and is the frame stamped 629-1?ACU11xxx
smith mountain gun .44 mag
~1968. It's not rated for +P but because of it's all steel construction you can use it.Model 36. I have a serial number 669691. Can I use +p ammunition?
1969-1970. FWIW if it has adjustable sights, it's a real rarity and is worth double the value of a fixed-sight 2" M36, possibly more.1) Smith and Wesson model 36 2" bbl. blue 38 spcl ser# j721xx
It's a Victory. Early Victories were numbered in sequence with the .38 M&P Model of 1905, 4th Change, and didn't have any special prefixes or anything. Very early Victories actually had stocks and finish just like regular commercial M&Ps, the only differences being the lanyard loop and acceptance marks. The "V" took the place of the 7th serial number digit when production exceeded 1 million.2) Smith and Wesson appears to be victory model dull grey finish, case hardened trigger and hammer, 4" bbl,,38spcl, lanyard ring, smooth walnut grips, BUT there is no V in the serial number and I can't find any flaming bombs or other US property markings. bbl., cylinder, frame, extractor, all have the same ser# 997xxx. crane of the gun has the number 39538. I tried to do some research on this one, but I am real confused.
I'm going to estimate $250-$300 for the M36 in my area. The value of these guns is somewhat dependent on local demand, however.carguychris, thanks for the quick response. The 36 has fixed sights and is good shape except for some holster wear. The victory model is also is good shape... Can you give me a ballpark value for these guns?
ABT = mid 1983; BBW = late 1988.The 2 Model 60's serial numbers are: BBW1*** & ABT9***
This is a contentious topic. Most people agree that it's safe to use limited amounts of .38Spl+P in any pre-1996 M60. (1996 marked the change to the J-Magnum frame.) How much is the point of debate. However, I've never heard of it causing a kB!- the debate is whether it causes premature wear.Also, can you tell me if is safe to use +P ammo on these guns?
Barring any significant blemishes that aren't visible in the photos, that's a really clean Victory, certainly above average! I'm going to up my estimate to $400-$450 based on condition, with a couple of notes:here are some pics of the victory model in question thanks again. tim
FWIW a bonafide Mountain Gun will have a tapered barrel profile like an older M27 or M28, which I understand is slightly more tapered than the older M29/629 profile. It will also have a chamfered cylinder and a RB grip frame.Not engraved "Mountain Gun" Not stamped 629-1, but is stainless, 4 inch, tapered, .44 mag. Made in the USA
Stamped SMITH & WESSON (left), 44 MAGNUM (right). I made an ASSumption of myself. But it looks just like a mountain gun, and behaves just like one.
Too many digits. If you mean 33073X (no prefix) it would be around 1964.The serial Nu,ber on this Model 36 is 33073xxx can anyone tell me what year this was made.....
For 1983 it should be a 629-1. What is it stamped? 629-?Not engraved "Mountain Gun" Not stamped 629-1, but is stainless, 4 inch, tapered, .44 mag. Made in the USA
1970.Hey, i have a Smith & Wesson Model 15-2, 4" Barrel, Serial # is D298xxx, and its a 38 Special. Can you tell me about what year it was made in?
The serial number you listed shouldn't be a M15 serial number. The "D" prefix is normally found on fixed-sight K frames. M15s were built on the K Target frame, which is slightly beefier around the front topstrap than the fixed-sight K frame, and K Target guns had some variation of the "K" prefix. (The "K" is sometimes the 2nd or 3rd character in the serial number in later years.)Hey, i have a Smith & Wesson Model 15-2, 4" Barrel, Serial # is D298xxx, and its a 38 Special.