Smith and Wesson serial number search

Can someone help me with the years of my sw940 revolvers?

Hi folks, I need a hand and any help will be greatly appreciated.
Last year I purchased a small collection of four beautiful S&W 940 (to join the 547 couple):

Smith & Wesson 940 2 inches - Serial BKE4756
Smith & Wesson 940 2 inches - Serial BSJ8115
Smith & Wesson 940 3 inches - Serial PKN0135
Smith & Wesson 940 3 inches - Serial BKR6263

I really like them and I'm wondering what year they could be...

Thank you in advance.

:)
 
two for all

200wlkg.jpg


2m82q6s.jpg
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Recovered 28-2

Jim,

I recently received a letter from the Orange Count Sheriff Department indicating that they were holding a weapon with my name attached to it. Further inquiring produced information that it was a Model 28-2 with serial number N443xx - a black 6" .357 Highway Patrolman. This was stolen about 34years ago and just popped up!! I'm pretty excited and wonder what the DOB was for this gun? I'm guessing 1975-76 as it went missing in 1978. Also, if it has been neglected, will S&W take them back and refinish/repair back to specs? Any info is greatly appreciated.

Brian
 
28-2, 66-2, 65-3 info
Click to expand...
The 28 has been refinished and is overpriced by at least $300.

The 66-2 had been modified (trigger and sights) and the buyer paid too much for it IMO.

The 65-3, not bad, but still about $100 too high.

serial CELxxx
Click to expand...
2000/01.

serial # ADC 9XXX / model 36,stainless, 2" barrel 38 special, serial# J17XXX
Click to expand...
ADC would be 1983 and J17xxx would be 1969/70.
The 36 would be nickel. If it was stainless it would be a model 60.

Smith & Wesson 940 2 inches - Serial BKE4756
Smith & Wesson 940 2 inches - Serial BSJ8115
Smith & Wesson 940 3 inches - Serial PKN0135
Smith & Wesson 940 3 inches - Serial BKR6263
Click to expand...
BSJ = 1994/95
The others are 1991 and I assume PKN is BKN.

serial number N443xx
Click to expand...
Serial numbers ran from N1 in 1969 to N99999 in 1972.

Jim
 
My grandfather has a S&W (looks identical to a model 10)...serial #404703 manufacture date and approximate value (been kept in a gun sleeve in a drawer for 40+ years?)

I don't have access to the gun, I am in AL, he is in WV...I am trying to get it into my hands (been doing so for years now)...any help would be appreciated...

Some other numbers on it (where the model number usually is) 31172 (I'm guessing it would be a "part #" of some sort...
 
Last edited:
GREAT!

Thanks a lot Jim for your kindness and for the precious help!!! When I purchased that 940 I declared the serial PKN as it seemed to me (and as stated and registered by the previous owner that sold it to me).
Since I am almost fifty I am gettin' scared my eyes could have played a nasty trick on me.
The first time I'll take that 940 out of the safe I will examine it very carefully and I really hope I did no mistakes :(
 
Here's a nuther one. M15-3, SN 19K21xx. I can't find that SN in my Standard Catalog. Maybe don't know where to look. Thanks.
 
J269XXX on a model 36. I got this from my dad, he had it for a long time I think. It was his truck gun, always had it with him.

Thanks Jim
 
Serial Number search

I have a 3rd edition and if I'm reading it right my SW 357 Highway Patrol S104xxx was built sometime in 1954???? Can someone confirm for me please?
 
Last edited:
S104xxx was built sometime in 1954
Click to expand...
Correct.

629-1 ser182xx
Click to expand...
That's not the serial number. It will have a three letter prefix followed by four numbers. If you remove the grips it will be stamped on the underside of the frames grip butt. Should start with an "A" or "B".

Jim
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top