Smith and Wesson serial number search

Twmaster,

The 38 S&W chamberings were usually for export to Europe. That said, you'll likely get more information on your gun if you ask the question over on the S&W forum.

Jim
 
S&W 19-7

Anyone interested in looking up a Smith & Wesson .357 mag - model 19-7 for me.
Blued - 6" barrel - wood grips
has 2 numbers, now sure which is SN.
22309-2XX
&
BRA06XX

Also, any idea of value?
In very nice shape with just a slight bit of bluing wear at tip of barrel on one side.
 
S&W Model 66 4-inch Questions

I just found a S&W Model 66 at a local Pawn Shop and got it for $252 out the door. I'm mildly stunned. Excellent condition, locks up very tight, icicle trigger, just dirty inside and out.
1. What takes the old finish off walnut grips without harming the wood??
2. Can someone give me an idea of the pedigree of this fellow? The SN is: AUU9489.
 
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VERY minor bluing as at only at a few extreme wear points
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Value can be hard to pinpoint. I just bought a 19-1 (a scarce variation made in 1961) 4" with some bluing wear at the muzzle for $500 out the door. That said, the 2.5"ers usually go for a premium but I personally would be hard pressed to pay more than $600 for it unless it came with the original box, etc.

Jim
 
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Could someone help me date a S&W Model 15 I just acquired through a trade.

First part of serial number is 17K5xxx.

Also, this may be a stupid question, but the pin on the hammer is sort of loose. Is that normal? I have never owned one if these older revolvers.

Thanks all
 
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There are no stupid questions, only stupid people! :p;)

The firing pin mounted on the hammer is supposed to be free to pivot vertically a bit, it's part of the design. You've got a fine Smith & Wesson revolver that dates to 1977.
 
anybody care to look up a serial # for me? it's a model 10 or a pre 10. 819xxx. has a bunch of british proof marks but no V prefix. thanks
 
The pre-Model 10 is also referred to as the "Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector Military & Police Model of 1905" and all after 241704 (1915) are "4th Change" Models.

These guns, including the pre-war, post-war and Victory Models comprise the most-produced single model in the history of handguns, an estimated six million having been made.

The SCSW suggests that yours was made between 1940 & 1945, which covers the range of 700000 to 1000000.

Someone else can give you an idea about the British proof marks.
 
Hi. Ive acquired a 629-1 Smith and Wesson 44 Mag. The serial number is N934xxx. Thanks in advance on date information. Also it is the SS gun with wooden handle. Do you guys know an aproximate value. Again thank you!
 
The SCSW that I happen to have is a second edition, and the current version of this fine book is the Third Edition. So there may be some updates where mine has left off. I say this because the chart in the back of the book that usually tells the tale doesn't list any N-prefix serial numbers after N932xxx, showing that as 1983 production date.

However, the meat of the book and the accompanying Model 629 text notes that the 629-1 was produced from 1982 to 1988.

I think it's safe to "estimate" that your revolver dates to 83-85 or thereabouts.

Value is horribly subjective and will be affected by odd/interesting factory features, but centers mostly around condition, condition, condition. Also keep in mind that a "price" range can vary from the ultra-low (what a gun store would give you) to absurdly high (what a small town gun store might actually display on the 'for sale' tag to open discussion) and anywhere in between. To further muddy up the process of determining a "value", keep in mind that some guns are simply more sought after in certain areas more so than others.

It might be helpful to simply say that a 629-1, while a fine revolver, isn't particularly rare and/or doesn't typically carry some radical premium. I would expect to pay $600 to $700 to get a 629-1 in decent shape in the circles I travel.
 
ID for old S&W top break 44

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I have an old S&W top break that I believe is a Model 3. It's similar to the Russian 44 but other that the patent dates on the top of the barrel and the serial number (20xx) there are no other markings I can find. All of the parts including the wood grips have matching serial numbers. It has a 6 1/2 inch barrel. See attached photo. Thanks in advance for any help identifying which model S&W this is.
 
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