Smith and Wesson serial number search
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Sorry that I don't have my reference book handy to look up any particulars but historically, a star at the end of the serial number on a S&W has denoted a return trip to the factory for work, alteration or refinishing. Hopefully some greater minds can share more information.
davidnssbm
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How about a SW 640-1 serial: CEUxxx
S&W hand ejector model of 1905
I have a revolver that I believe to be a S&W hand ejector model of 1905, 2nd change.
Serial Number 142xxx
I believe this gun was manufactured in either 1908 or 1909 and I was wondering if I am right about the model and if so what is the value of such a gun?
Also this gun has a hard black rubber grip that looks original instead of the checkered walnut that is usually seen on model 10s.
I have a revolver that I believe to be a S&W hand ejector model of 1905, 2nd change.
Serial Number 142xxx
I believe this gun was manufactured in either 1908 or 1909 and I was wondering if I am right about the model and if so what is the value of such a gun?
Also this gun has a hard black rubber grip that looks original instead of the checkered walnut that is usually seen on model 10s.
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"Value" is going to be very tough to judge on your revolver... especially when you haven't added pictures or even much of a description of it's condition.
This thread is a great place to find out about the age & identity of the revolver but for a better string of opinions on it's value, start a whole new thread and add pictures and detailed descriptions.
Sorry I can't help more, I have two old ones but both are the more common 4th Change.
This thread is a great place to find out about the age & identity of the revolver but for a better string of opinions on it's value, start a whole new thread and add pictures and detailed descriptions.
Sorry I can't help more, I have two old ones but both are the more common 4th Change.
streethawk
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S&W DOB
Hello everyone, I'm living Belgium and have no way to check the date or year of manufacture of my S&W right here so, maybe could you help me to find them ?
I have :
- mod 66 serial BHY251X
- mod 64-3 serial AFL894X
- mod 64-3 serial AJE608X
- mod 60 serial AYP483X
And pistol :
- mod 5906 serial VAC855X
I replaced the last digit by a "X" for confidentiality.
Thanks a lot to, everyone !
Hello everyone, I'm living Belgium and have no way to check the date or year of manufacture of my S&W right here so, maybe could you help me to find them ?
I have :
- mod 66 serial BHY251X
- mod 64-3 serial AFL894X
- mod 64-3 serial AJE608X
- mod 60 serial AYP483X
And pistol :
- mod 5906 serial VAC855X
I replaced the last digit by a "X" for confidentiality.
Thanks a lot to, everyone !
- mod 66 serial BHY251X
Book is a little sketchy with these numbers... I think this is because S&W got in the habit of "reserving" some ranges for future use. With that said, I believe you are looking at 1992 date.
- mod 64-3 serial AFL894X
Late 1984 for this one.
- mod 64-3 serial AJE608X
Confusing for the same reasons as above, but appears to be mid to late 1985.
- mod 60 serial AYP483X
January of 1988.
Model 5906 serial VAC855x
1994...I think!
My source is the phenomenal Standard Catalog of S&W, but I have only the second edition. The 3rd is "current" but also old... the 4th Edition is at the tail end of being written RIGHT NOW! I can't wait to get it and I hope it makes many of these serial number questions a bit easier to answer - and with more accurate and confident answers.
Hope that helps!
Book is a little sketchy with these numbers... I think this is because S&W got in the habit of "reserving" some ranges for future use. With that said, I believe you are looking at 1992 date.
- mod 64-3 serial AFL894X
Late 1984 for this one.
- mod 64-3 serial AJE608X
Confusing for the same reasons as above, but appears to be mid to late 1985.
- mod 60 serial AYP483X
January of 1988.
Model 5906 serial VAC855x
1994...I think!
My source is the phenomenal Standard Catalog of S&W, but I have only the second edition. The 3rd is "current" but also old... the 4th Edition is at the tail end of being written RIGHT NOW! I can't wait to get it and I hope it makes many of these serial number questions a bit easier to answer - and with more accurate and confident answers.
Hope that helps!
streethawk
Inactive
Hi Sevens and thanks for your help !!! It really helps me ! i thought that my 66 model was not new when i bought it in 93 but it appears that it was. I only shot some hundred cartridges with it. For the other ones, they came from Belgian police and i really had no idea about their age.. Now i know. they still looks good. Thanks again for your help !!! Laurent.
K38 Target Masterpiece
This is my first ever post and thank you in advance to anyone who can help.
I have been givin a S&W K38 Target Masterpiece. Its a 5 screw model and in 98% or better condition. It has a serial number of K898XX. That serial number is also stamped in the underside of the Magna grip panels as well. Can anyone date this particular revolver for me?
This is my first ever post and thank you in advance to anyone who can help.
I have been givin a S&W K38 Target Masterpiece. Its a 5 screw model and in 98% or better condition. It has a serial number of K898XX. That serial number is also stamped in the underside of the Magna grip panels as well. Can anyone date this particular revolver for me?