Smith and Wesson serial number search

[laytonj1]

the S/N on the bottom of the handle frame is 535209

Around 1966/67. The other numbers are assembly numbers.
The model 37 is the aluminum frame version of the model 36.

Jim

 

[pluggerlewis]

Thanks Jim. One last question, is this what they call the "Chiefs special"?

 

[laytonj1]

is this what they call the "Chiefs special"

Yes.
Prior to S&W coming up with the model number system around 1958, all their models went by names. Yours would be the Chiefs Special Airweight.

Jim

 

[gunlover22]

Looking for manufacturer date

Hi, I recently inherited a S and W 38 special from my grandfather. The serial # is S 9343xx. Any idea of the date manufactured? Thanks Ron

 

[laytonj1]

The serial # is S 9343xx.

It's a .38 Military & Police. Serial numbers ran from S811120 in 1945 to S999999 in 1948.
When S&W began the model numbering system ~ 1957 the 38 M&P became the model 10.

Jim

 

[Wharfrat197601]

BAA14_ _.

Main forum said it was 1988.

 

[laytonj1]

BAA14_ _.

1988 would be correct.

Jim

 

[tfn41]

CDC9xxx

It's got 527 on the crane, but that's not the model number. What does that mean?

Thanks in advance...

 

[laytonj1]

CDC9xxx
It's got 527 on the crane,

1999.
That number would be an assembly number.

Jim

 

[Pooch28]

Just bought a second hand model 60 J Frame
Serial #ANR5*** could someone please give me an approximate manufacture date

 

[laytonj1]

Serial #ANR5***

1986/87.

Jim

 

[KenHo]

Request for date of manuf

Hello all - my wife has a S&W, mod 60, 5 shot revolver (SS?) with serial number located on butt stock of AVW31XX

Can anyone provide a year of mauf?

Thank you for any help,

Ken H>

 

[laytonj1]

serial number located on butt stock of AVW31XX

1987.
And yes, it's stainless steel.

Jim

 

[KenHo]

Thank you - that's about the date I was thinking it might be.

Ken H

 

[wiesjon]

Model 586 serial no. 32141 date of manufacture?

 

[Sevens]

A 5-digit numeric only isn't a valid SN for a 586 as far as I know. Check the bottom of the grip and likely find three alpha characters and four numbers.

 

[robertt931]

my first revolver

686 no dash AAF6127
Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Sevens]

According to the 2nd Edition of the SCSW, that was just before October 1982.

For -ALL- no-dash 686 revolvers, check to see that it has the bold "M" stamp on the frame under the yoke ensuring that it has been updated due to the recall. The problem was not a "big" deal and S&W still honors it for free if you do not have the "M" stamp.

 

[robertt931]

686 no dash

Thank you Sevens! Im new to revolvers, so new infact, that I had to google what the Yolk was. I do have the M stamp. Is there anything else I need to look out for? It a Kentucky State police edition if that means anything ....with the help of youtube Took it completely down and the internals were full of grime and rust. I polished most of it away and now Im about to polish the outside of the frame. I think the stainless will take to it well. Im taking it slowly making sure not to remove any metal . Here are a couple of pictures, in 15 min I got a pretty good result on one side of the barrel , Ill update more when its complete.

 

[Sevens]

Smith & Wesson's original brushed stainless is what I love, I personally think it is sacrilegious to polish the outside of that revolver. If you ever tire of it and elect to sell it, you will find that buyers agree with me.

With that out of the way, I will ALWAYS vehemently defend anyone's right to make their gun "their own" and if you like it that way, more power to you. No matter either way, it is bound to be a phenomenal shooter and you picked one of the all-time best for your first revolver.