Smith and Wesson serial number search

Hello from a real newbie

I am in the UK, and have been left an S W Revolver by my brother. It is old, I think from WW2. I was told a Navy Model as it has a Lanyard on it. It is .32.
Model Number is, I think, 780450 and on the frame, 27597.
Yes, I know, I should invest in a S&W Book, but due to firearms restrictions here, I cannot see me owning another one!

Anyone care to help please?
 
Model Number is, I think, 780450 and on the frame, 27597.
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See pic for location of serial number. If it's a pre 1957 then there will be no model number on it. An older gun may also have the serial number stamped on the underside of the barrel and the back of the cylinder. One or both of the numbers you gave are assembly numbers. In addition, I need to know the exact wording of the caliber stamped on the side of the barrel. And, of course, a picture always helps.

Jim

 
2 k frames

Hello All,
Need some info and advice on 2 k frames I got from my grandfather.
1. .38 spl K364270, pinned, not recessed maybe 97-98%
2. .22 K28293, pinned, recessed, maybe 95-96%
I think he bought them in the 50's or 60's. What year are they and is either one worth the $50 to get a letter of authentication from S&W? I don't plan on selling them but I do plan on dieing sometime and would like to leave my wife some info if they are worth anything special.
.38 has wide/serrated hammer and wide grooved trigger unknown grips
.22 has narrow trigger & hammer, Herret grips both have 6" bbl. & I have original grips.
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SN Search

Picked up a nice used k-17 (I think) of maybe K-22???
Butt stamp under grip is K 2908XX
Crane area has two numbers "N" over 80841 and another 80841 with other various scribes & production markings.

Six Shot 6' Blued revolver with typical large S&W factory wood grips.

Would be very grateful if someone could help me out with identifying model & DOB.

Unable to provide photo at this time but will get help with photo if needed.

Many thanks to all the dedicated posters who help us ID these great S&W arms.
 
1. .38 spl K364270, pinned, not recessed maybe 97-98%
2. .22 K28293, pinned, recessed, maybe 95-96%
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K364270 = 1959. It would be a model 14.
K28293 = 1948. It would be a K-22.
The letter would tell you when shipped and to whom it was shipped. Value on these continue to rise but I would guess $700 to $900 range.
Recessed chambers were only on 22's and magnums.
Butt stamp under grip is K 2908XX
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K2908xx = 1957. It would be a K-22. Later that year when S&W started assigning model numbers it would become the model 17.

Model 1905 4th Change (32-20)

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Serial numbers ran from 65701 in 1915 to 144684 in 1940.
The book does not break it down any further but does mention SN 81287 was ~1921.

Jim
 
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s&w 10-6

Looking at a model 10-6 it has a custom barrel, bo-mar sights, 99% blue ser# 71847 from the yoke. Can anyone tell me about how old it is or the value? thanks!
 
Model 1905 4th Change (32-20)





#96441


Serial numbers ran from 65701 in 1915 to 144684 in 1940.


The book does not break it down any further but does mention SN 81287 was ~1921.


Thanks Jim. I would have figured 1922-1924, but a Veteran over in the S&W forum stated that he believed it was 1921. I will stick with: early 20's.
 
Looking at a model 10-6 it has a custom barrel, bo-mar sights, 99% blue ser# 71847 from the yoke
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Five post up from yours is a picture with the serial number location. The number you gave is an assembly number.

Jim
 
Thanks

laytonj1,
Thanks for the info I appreciate it. the .38 has Mod-14 under the chamber and the set of original grips for the .22 have the serial number stamped on them. My grandfather was an -06 shooter (Army Guard) in the '27-'28 camp perry matches, and made enough on"side bets" (illegal) to buy an engagement ring for my Grandmother that he couldn't afford when they were married several years before. GT
 
Identify build date/history? - Model 10-10

new to me Model 10-10, interested in some history if you have it.

Serial Number on bottom of frame: BFE53XX

Number on Left side of frame under the grip, just above the serial number: 95249
Near this number are a stamped R in a circle, and a stamped C in a triangle. Above the stamped R there is a stamped number 224

On the right side of the frame under the grip, just above the serial number, is another stamped number, but this is a different font than the other two numbers I provided. It's just a bunch of dots, forming what appears to be: 3566 683

Any insight into the history of this gun?

Thanks!
 
Serial Number on bottom of frame: BFE53XX
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1990.
A book could be written on the history of the model 10 as it's been in continuous production since 1899.
It started out as the .38 Military & Police and became the model 10 when S&W started assigning model numbers in 1957.

Jim
 
S&W model 66 & 629-1 DOM

S&W model 66 & 629-1 Date Of Manufacture

S&W Model 629-1 N932xxx .44 Remington Magnum

S&W Model 66 7K55xxx .357 Smith & Wesson Magnum


Great thread, Thanks in advance. Rp.:D
 
Hello...

Greeting from sunny Florida. Although this is my very first post on this forum, I hope I can get a born on date for a Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 serial number N402XXX that is found on the butt of the pistol. Under the grips are stamped F3 and 535xx. What are these extra numbers? Could the second set of numbers refer to the five inch barrel?

I am familiar with Browning and Beretta date stamps and serial number data bases but Smith & Wesson remains a mystery to me.

Thank you all for your help.
 
S&W Model 629-1 N932xxx .44 Remington Magnum
S&W Model 66 7K55xxx .357 Smith & Wesson Magnum
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N9xxxxx range ran from 1982 to 1986.
7K55xxx = 1975.

I hope I can get a born on date for a Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 serial number N402XXX that is found on the butt of the pistol. Under the grips are stamped F3 and 535xx. What are these extra numbers? Could the second set of numbers refer to the five inch barrel?
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N4xxxxx range ran from 1977 to 1978.
The other numbers are assembly and inspector stampings.
I am familiar with Browning and Beretta date stamps and serial number data bases but Smith & Wesson remains a mystery to me.
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I have the book and it can still be confusing.

Jim
 
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