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While we are at it, here's another. The old stand-by M&P model of 1905? In 32 Winchester ctg! Serial: 47449 Thanks again.
 
Thanks Jim. The model 36 is my birth year. It was meant to be. The hand ejector is also a target model. It looks rough but mechanically it's like new. Very tight lock up. Thankyou again.
 
Model 66. SN-K24xxx
Model 27-2. SN - N941xxx
Any info is greatly appreciated. I'm guessing the 27-2 is at the end of the -2 era since it's not pinned.
 
Model 66. SN-K24xxx
Model 27-2. SN - N941xxx
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Model 66. SN-K24xxx = You might want to recheck that serial number. K24xxx is 1948 which is 22 years before the 66 existed. There should be a digit preceding the "K".
Model 27-2. SN - N941xxx = N9xxxxx range ran from 1982 to 1986. Your -2 would have been made right at the transition to -3 (1982/83). Some early -3's had pinned barrels or recessed chambers as well as late -2's with non pinned barrels or non recessed chambers.

Jim
 
Just purchased a mod 36 Chiefs special with serial# 316XX.
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Assuming you took that number from the underside of the grip frame (see pic) and there is no "J" prefix then it would date to 1953/54.
The gun was simply known as the Chiefs Special until S&W began stamping model numbers around 1957.

Jim

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Help with year/+p safe or not

I have a pair of older S&W model 37's
27J518 (no Prefix)
and
J145682
I was hopping to fine out the years and if either is safe for +p ammo. Thanks in advance ^^
 
I have a pair of older S&W model 37's
27J518 (no Prefix) and J145682 I was hopping to fine out the years and if either is safe for +p ammo.
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27J518 = 1971
J145682 = 1973/74
You can shoot 38+P in them but because they are aluminum frame it could accelerate wear and tear. Best bet is to limit +P's to defense use/testing and use standard 38's for general plinking.

Jim
 
Date Help

Just acquired a 38 with supposed ties to Al Capone and was wondering if the manufacture
date would support the claim. Serial # 3676xx. Any help appreciated.
 
Just acquired a 38 with supposed ties to Al Capone and was wondering if the manufacture date would support the claim. Serial # 3676xx.
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Assuming this is a 38 Military & Police model (6 shot, 38 special, swing out cylinder) then the serial number dates it to early/mid 1920's.

Jim
 
Thanks Jim! Although I will never know for certain, that date makes the story at least possible. At any rate, it's a classic I will definitely enjoy!
 

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