Smith and Wesson serial number search
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skeeter2575
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my 38
Yes, i went and looked at it too and confirmed that it was a model 15 and had the "D" prefix on the serial number. And it is a fixed sight frame. It is also a government model i think, it came from the Albuquerque, New Mexico Police Department if that helps.
Yes, i went and looked at it too and confirmed that it was a model 15 and had the "D" prefix on the serial number. And it is a fixed sight frame. It is also a government model i think, it came from the Albuquerque, New Mexico Police Department if that helps.
carguychris
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If it has fixed sights, it's not supposed to be a Model 15.
OTOH incorrect factory S&W markings aren't unheard of. I'd get this one lettered.
I have just aquired a .38 Chiefs Special, Model 36-1, Blue finish, Round butt, 3inch barrell, Serial # 462XXX, and I am trying to figure out info such as the date of manufacture, how much it is possibly worth, etc. Can anyone supply me with any information. It would be greatly appreciated.
skeeter2575
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my 38
Thanks for all your help.
David Durham
Thanks for all your help.
David Durham
carguychris
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It's a Victory made in August or September of 1942. They're really coming out of the woodwork!
It was made in the mid-1960s; it's in the middle of the 1962-1969 range. The 3" barrels are worth more than the 1-7/8" (aka 2") barrels because they're much less common. In my area, it would probably be $425-$475 LNIB, $300-$375 in very good shape, $250-$300 for a slightly beat-up "shooter". Add a slight premium for a flat cylinder latch (used until 1966), and if it has an adjustable rear sight, the value will nearly double.
Hello, I am new to site (1st post). I found this site while researching a S&W I inherited from my father when he passed away about 5 years ago.
Here's what I could find on the revolver itself:
32 Long CTG
Pat dates: 3/27/1894, 8/4/1896, 12/22/1896, 10/8/1901, 12/17/1901, 2/8/1906
Butt is stamped 97831
When the cylinder is open, near the hinge and on the frame is stamped: 50287 (belive this is the s/n on the yoke)
I believe it's a hand ejector (i.e. it is NOT breech open).
Nickel with mother of pearl handle.
The pic is not very good, but should provide a visual...
Any info as to age would be very appreciated.
Thank you in advance!
Ben
Here's what I could find on the revolver itself:
32 Long CTG
Pat dates: 3/27/1894, 8/4/1896, 12/22/1896, 10/8/1901, 12/17/1901, 2/8/1906
Butt is stamped 97831
When the cylinder is open, near the hinge and on the frame is stamped: 50287 (belive this is the s/n on the yoke)
I believe it's a hand ejector (i.e. it is NOT breech open).
Nickel with mother of pearl handle.
The pic is not very good, but should provide a visual...
Any info as to age would be very appreciated.
Thank you in advance!
Ben
Help with model & year on a S&W .44 revolver
I inherited a S&W .44 revolver and amd having trouble pinnin down the model. I'd also like to know the balpark age. Here is what I have
I think the s/n is S 68947
I do not have the pistol with me but what I wrote down was
44 S&W Special CTG.
I think that came off the barrel but again I can't guarantee that as I was copying down info from several other guns as well. Just from searching the internet I think it is some version of the Hand Ejectors but not sure if it is 1st 2nd thrid etc.??? I hvae no knowledge of S&Ws
It belonged to my great grand father who passed sometime in the mid to late 50s but I have colts that were in the family that go all the way back to the late 1800s so there is no telling when he got this one. He was a constable in Texas from the early 1900 through his death in the 50s so there are many guns he ended up with ranging in age across that 50 year window. Any info would be appreciated
I inherited a S&W .44 revolver and amd having trouble pinnin down the model. I'd also like to know the balpark age. Here is what I have
I think the s/n is S 68947
I do not have the pistol with me but what I wrote down was
44 S&W Special CTG.
I think that came off the barrel but again I can't guarantee that as I was copying down info from several other guns as well. Just from searching the internet I think it is some version of the Hand Ejectors but not sure if it is 1st 2nd thrid etc.??? I hvae no knowledge of S&Ws
It belonged to my great grand father who passed sometime in the mid to late 50s but I have colts that were in the family that go all the way back to the late 1800s so there is no telling when he got this one. He was a constable in Texas from the early 1900 through his death in the 50s so there are many guns he ended up with ranging in age across that 50 year window. Any info would be appreciated
WHEEL GUN MAN
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Help Please
I have an old 5 screw S&W .38 special, no model number. Serial number 519XXX , what do I have????
I have an old 5 screw S&W .38 special, no model number. Serial number 519XXX , what do I have????
kervinbojee
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S & W model 67
Just purchased my first handgun and am curious of its BOD. Model 67
serial # 3K35xxx. Does 1973-74 sound about right?
Any assistance is greatly appreciated. I just love this gun and very happy with the results so far!
Just purchased my first handgun and am curious of its BOD. Model 67
serial # 3K35xxx. Does 1973-74 sound about right?
Any assistance is greatly appreciated. I just love this gun and very happy with the results so far!
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1994/95.
.32 hand ejector 4th change. Serial number is on the butt. 97831 = 1910.
3rd model (1926 Model .44 Special) made 1947. Valuable and very desirable gun.
Sounds like a .38 Military and Police (early version of model 10) made in the 1930's.
2004.
Close, 1972.
1985. Not rated for +P but being all steel it would be okay.
Jim
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