Smith and Wesson serial number search

[Warpigs]

Thanks so much for the info. It's pretty rough finish wise. Kinda cool to know it's that old. Came from my wife's Grandfather. If only the gun could talk. Thank you again. Pretty cool forum.

 

[Mojave]

Model 15-3, K1K98xxx, with no diamond grips. I'd guess it is a mid 70's production. Thanks.

 

[laytonj1]

Model 15-3, K1K98xxx, with no diamond grips. I'd guess it is a mid 70's production. Thanks.

I assume you meant 1K98xxx, then it would be 1971.

Jim

 

[Mojave]

I assume you meant 1K98xxx, then it would be 1971.

Jim

Oops, yes I did, fat fingered it while typing. Thanks!!

 

[John-G]

Hi I wanted to ask if someone could identify/date my 38 special I got from my grandfather. The number is 179XXX, pic attached

 

[laytonj1]

38 special I got from my grandfather. The number is 179XXX

Picture is most helpful! It's a .38 Military & Police Model of 1905, 3rd Change.
Serial numbers ran from 146000 in 1909 to 241703 in 1915.

It appears either the cylinder has been replaced (should have a matching serial number on it) or some "custom" refinishing work was done at some time during it's life.

Jim

 

[Wroughndt]

Hello, I have been a long time reader of TFL but just joined. I was given an S&W 63 serial #M220XXX and was wondering if anyone knew the approximate date it was manufactured. Thank you for your help, Wroughndt

 

[laytonj1]

S&W 63 serial #M220XXX

1983.

Jim

 

[Wroughndt]

Thank you so much!

 

[garygbnj]

S&W Army 1917 45 revoler DOB

Serial number 51xxx. What is the date of manufacture?

 

[laytonj1]

S&W Army 1917 45 revoler DOB
Serial number 51xxx.

Serial numbers ran from 1 to 169959 from Sept. 1917 to Jan 1919.

Jim

 

[2tall4economy]

I've got a S&W 500 short barrel revolver, serial CJT8xxx

Let me know if you'd be so kind

 

[Mojave]

Just picked up a S&W 19-3, 7K41XXX, I would think mid 70's. Thanks!

 

[laytonj1]

I've got a S&W 500 short barrel revolver, serial CJT8xxx

Let me know if you'd be so kind

My book only covers up to 2004. Yours was made after that. If you contact S&W customer service they will give you the DOB over the phone.

Jim

 

[laytonj1]

Just picked up a S&W 19-3, 7K41XXX, I would think mid 70's. Thanks!

1975.

Jim

 

[2tall4economy]

My book only covers up to 2004. Yours was made after that. If you contact S&W customer service they will give you the DOB over the phone.

Jim

thanks and thanks!

 

[Mojave]

1975
Jim

Thanks again! We appreciate all the look-ups you do.

 

[Ibmikey]

I received a Model 66-2 S/N 157K705 as a gift today, would anyone have access to manufacture dates ?

 

[Tuco the Ugly]

3 S&Ws

I have three S&Ws that I would like to know the "born on" date for: One is a Model 27 with 6" barrel - N4784XX. Another is a mint-ish safe queen Model 27 with 8 38" barrel (bought it many years back as "unfired", but it has a light ring around the cylinder) - N1847XX, and the last one is another safe queen (and pretty sure this one has not been fired - absolutely mint) Model 19-4, with 4" barrel - 40K90XX. I 'think' the 8 3/8 one is around 1973, and the 4" is 1979. Curious to know if I am right on the age of the two I think I know, and the age on the other one. Thanks.

 

[laytonj1]

Model 66-2 S/N 157K705

1982.

One is a Model 27 with 6" barrel - N4784XX.

N400000's ran from 1977 to 1978.

N1847XX

1973.

Model 19-4, with 4" barrel - 40K90XX.

Serial numbers ran from 25K0001 in 1978 to 56K9999 in 1979.

Jim