I'm curious as to the age of it.
It was late and I needed to resize the photo this AM.
There does not seem to be any dowel pins below the ejector star.
but before that....who knows!
My father passed away and left this, its a .357 serial AJR6XXX any help would be appreciated. Picture
Does it hold 5 or 6 rounds? And can I assume you took the serial number from the underside of the grip frame? And there are no letter prefixes?It's a S&W 38 special. Serial number 225854.
J883xxx = 1981.Airweight Bodyguard J-Frame in .38 Special which has a pinned barrel. I believe it may be a Model 38. The serial number is J883075.
Thanks Jim,laytonj1 said:"J883xxx = 1981.
The model number should be stamped on the frame in the cutout just forward of the cylinder and visible when the cylinder is swung out.
I'm pretty sure from my time over on the S&W forums that S&W does not use a copper undercoat. But..."
The "N" stamps are for Nickel. The others are assembly and inspector stamps.There are four (4) separate stamp marks on the frame beneath the left grip which are:
a large "N";
a C24 just above the "N" but in smaller font;
an F17; and
the number 55787.
If it holds 5 rounds then it's likely a model 36 and SN. 225854 would date it to about 1960/61.It's a S&W 38 special. Serial number 225854.
I'm just needing info on a gun
The N5xxxxx range ran from 1978 to 1980.28-2
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