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I'm looking at a 39 and trying to determine if it's C&R. Can anyone tell me the serial range for 1967? Is there info down to the month level?
 
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Junkie said:
I'm looking at a 39 and trying to determine if it's C&R. Can anyone tell me the serial range for 1967? Is there info down to the month level?
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The Standard Catalog of S&W shows little data for semi autos prior to 1970. Best guess would be in or around the 70000 range. Problem is, they were not shipped in the same order made. Only a letter from S&W will provide you with an actual ship date (which you would likely need to prove C&R). You can try asking the question on the semi auto section of the S&W forum. Maybe someone with a factory lettered 39 with a ship date in early 1967 could give you a serial number.

Jim
 
So it's ship date that matters, not manufacture date?
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I'm no expert on the rules for C&R, but, in this case the manufacture date is important as it must be at least 50 years old. That said, if the ship date was 1 Sept 1967 then the manufacture date would have to be 1 Sept 1967 or earlier.

Jim
 
S&W Model 18-3

Recently picked up a S&W Model 18-3, serial #8K311XX. Good condition w/ some holster wear.
Would really appreciate a ship date on this old .22 revolver.

Thanks,
Bruce
 
laytonj1 said:
It's a WWII "Victory" model. Serial number dates it to 1942/43. The U.S. Navy markings greatly increase it's value.

Jim
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Wow and thank you Jim.. I never would have thought that it was that old as it looks as though it was never or rarely fired and handled. No wear on the bluing or anywhere else.. It is an amazing gun that I thought was a replica. So again, thank you very much. As I am unfamiliar with this one, what is the best way to determine value? I really have no intention of selling, but would just like to have an idea.
 
Seeing what y'all think

Model 36 38 S&W SPL 2". Serial 843XXX (no letter in front)
 

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Snyper438 said:
Model 36 38 S&W SPL 2". Serial 843XXX (no letter in front)
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Well, first off, it's 6 shot so it would not be a model 36. It appears to be a 38 Military & Police (pre model 10). The serial number with no prefix would date it to around 1941. If it has a "S" prefix, which could be a half inch or so before the numbers, then it would date to about 1946. Either way, the barrel does not look correct for that era. The front sight should be a half moon, not a ramp. It's possible someone re-shaped it or the barrel is a replacement.

Jim
 
S&W pre17 22LR?

I have this old gun, think it's a pre 17 S&W 22lr. SN: 220370 and 5 screw. Can anyone help identify this?
 
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Ttheodoseau said:
I have this old gun, think it's a pre 17 S&W 22lr. SN: 220370 and 5 screw. Can anyone help identify this?
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If it has adjustable sights and there is a "K" preceding the serial number then it's a K-22 (pre 17). There may be several spaces between the K and numbers and they would be located on the underside of the frames grip butt. K220xxx would be 1954.

Jim
 
Trying to date 2 S&W Model 30's. (.32S&W long)

#1 serial #: 6514XX
#2 serial #: 8014XX

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

BGF38
 
BGF38 said:
Trying to date 2 S&W Model 30's. (.32S&W long)

#1 serial #: 6514XX
#2 serial #: 8014XX

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

BGF38
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6514xx would be 1956/57.
As for the other, all the book shows is the serial numbers ran from 712952 in 1961 to 826977 in 1976. So, best guess, earlier 70's.

Jim
 
Thank you very much for your help Jim.

I was pretty sure the first one was C&R eligible but was unsure of the second one.

Thanks again.
 
11 years and this thread is still going! Wow. Ya'll are some amazing mother truckers. Anyways, can I perhaps get my Model 36 dated? ABL28**
 
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