Smith and Wesson serial number search

laytonj1 said:
It's a 38/44 Heavy Duty Transition. They were made from 1946 to 1950. The SN dates yours to 1950..
Production of the 38/44 started in 1930 and ran to 1941. Production began again after the war at SN. S62496
At SN. S75000 they became the 38/44 HD model of 1950, with production continuing until 1966.

The target version (adjustable sights) was called the Outdoorsman.

Jim
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Thank you kindly! I'm guessing 38+P rounds shouldn't be an issue. I appreciate the info and just took it out shooting this afternoon.
 
I've been through all 300+ pages of this thread looking for the answer to my question, and I'm still looking...

I have a S&W 15-3 serial # 1K547XX

and a S&W 18-3 serial # 5K709XX

Could one of you fine Gents please enlighten me as to when they were made...?

Thx,
Todd
 
S&W Date of Manufacture ?

Hello, I have a S&W Model 15-3, 38 Special SN D3634XX can you tell me the year of manufacture ?

TIA,
Rich
 
S&W Model 15-3, 38 Special SN D3634XX
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That serial number would be 1971. However, that would not be the correct SN for a Model 15. A model 15-3 would have a "K" in the serial number as either the first, second or third digit. Check for the SN stamped on the underside of the grip frame.

Jim
 
I just acquired a S&W 686 no dash, "M" stamped, 4" revolver, S/N ADB72xx. Would you please advise approximate date of manufacturer? Thanks, G
 
Smith and Wesson 6-inch barrel 357 Magnum revolver
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S&W made several different models chambered in 357 so I need the serial number to give you any info. You can X out the last two digits. See pic for SN location.

Jim
 
The revolver is missing, I don't have it. Doesn't the number 61575 say anything ? let's say it was N61575 would that say anything ? What are the "several different models chambered in 357" ?
 
AndrewWeber said:
The revolver is missing, I don't have it. Doesn't the number 61575 say anything ? let's say it was N61575 would that say anything ? What are the "several different models chambered in 357" ?
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61575 is likely an assembly number, means nothing to us. All models had assembly numbers on them to keep certain parts together during assembly. Model 27, 28, 581, 586, 681, 686, 19, 66, 13, 65, registered magnum, and I might be forgetting one or two, were all made in 357 magnum and available around 1980. All used different serial numbers, some different frames (N,L, and K), finishes, options, etc. We need to narrow it down to be of any help.
If it was N61575 then it would be an "N" frame made around 1970 but that is making a big assumption...

Jim
 
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