It's a .32 Safety Hammerless 3rd Model, also known as Safety, New Departure or Lemon Squeezer.its a .32 " smith and wesson lemon squeezer" the serial # on it is 1764xx
1981.65-3 the serial is 7D66xxx
Serial number is too high for that model. Pictures would really help.I have tried looking at various data bases for serial number info, but am confused because this has a 6 digit number on the butt - 108305 . Maybe just a very late production of it?? I assume it is a 44-40 and a DA Frontier ??
Yes, the photos worked. Unfortunately I'm still not sure what you have. From the book I have the serial number is to high for a 44 or 45. Are you sure on the caliber? Your best option at this point is to post the pics and your question over on the S&W forum. They have a sub forum for antique guns and likely will be able to help you.Some photos I hope
251XXX would be a .32 Hand Ejector Model of 1903 5th Change. Serial numbers ran from 102501 in 1910 to 263000 in 1917.Can anyone give dates for these two S&W 32 long ctg hand ejectors? I inherited them decades ago. Neither have model numbers or letters. One has six numbers on the butt and the other five numbers on the butt.
#251XXX
#277XX
Thanks,
Bill
The "V" prefix serial numbers identify then as Victory models made during WWII. Both would be around 1944.I have recently acquired 2 s&w 38 specials and I'm looking for some back ground on them.
The first has a 4" barrel with white grips, patented Feb6,06, Sept 14,09, Dec 29,14 handle markings v6485xx
The second has a 4" barrel with wood grips and a lanyard sail and loop on the butt. Patented Feb 6,06 Sept 14,09 Dec 29, 14 handle markings V6363xx this one also has a "sure grip" piece on the handle marked Fray Mershon Inc. L.A. Calif.
Any help would be greatly appreciated..
Thanks
Sounds like a .38 Hammerless 2nd Model. Serial numbers ran from 5251 in 1887 to 42483 in 1890. So yes, pre 1900 and Lemon Squeezer variety.Hey all,
First timer with another "can you date this" question. I have an old S&W. 38 hammerless revolver, it's nickel with pearl like grips with the squeeze safety. I was wondering if it was of the lemon squeezer variety? Serial # 210XX. Very curious if this is pre -1900? Thanks in advance.