Smith and Wesson serial number search

Post 8359

Here's what my "book" says about the serial number range. I interpret the "book" saying the S&W revolver in .32 was made between '62 and '69 and likely the later 1960s:

Approximate manufactured dates:
1950 1
1952 7369-21342
1953 28916
1955 55050-75000
1957 117770-125000
1962 295000
1969 786544

Supica, Jim,Nahas, Richard. Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson) (Kindle Locations 16936-16942). F+W Media. Kindle Edition.

Disregard this answer. I referenced info for the wrong S&W revolver(s).
 
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L-2 said:
Here's what my "book" says about the serial number range. I interpret the "book" saying the S&W revolver in .32 was made between '62 and '69 and likely the later 1960s:

Approximate manufactured dates:
1950 1
1952 7369-21342
1953 28916
1955 55050-75000
1957 117770-125000
1962 295000
1969 786544

Supica, Jim,Nahas, Richard. Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson) (Kindle Locations 16936-16942). F+W Media. Kindle Edition.
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I have the same book, 3rd edition, hard copy. Check page 128.
The serial numbers you posted are for the Chiefs Special in 38 spl. He has a 32 regulation police pre model number.

Jim
 
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Post 8362,
Thanks for pointing out my error. Here's the "book's" info for a pre-Mod. 31 (I think):
1946-1960 postwar 536685-712953

Supica, Jim,Nahas, Richard. Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson) (Kindle Locations 16743-16744). F+W Media. Kindle Edition.
 
smith and wesson .32 CALIBER REVOLVER

I am looking into getting a smith and wesson .32 caliber revolver. The serial number is 180XXX could you guys tell me anything about this gun? Year? Model?
 
newcollector1987 said:
I am looking into getting a smith and wesson .32 caliber revolver. The serial number is 180XXX could you guys tell me anything about this gun? Year? Model?
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S&W made several different models in 32 caliber, many sharing the same serial numbers.
Gonna need a lot more info or at least a picture.

Jim
 
It appears to be a 4th Model Top Break .32.

I'm sure those with an S&N book can find the date of mfg. (and correct me on the model if it's not a 4th Model).

Honestly, in that condition, it isn't going to be worth much (< $100) so don't over pay for it if you decide to buy it.
 
micromontenegro said:
Hi, long time no see! I’m curious about a very pretty Model 51 that bears the also pretty number 88080. Thanks in advance
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Books shows serial numbers running from 52637 in 1960 to 135465 in 1974. To narrow it down a little more: the flat latch thumbpiece ended in 1966, diamond grips ended in 1968 and the “M” prefix serial number started in 1969.

Jim
 
Hi guys, new gun owner here. Can I get assistance with S/N TAW14XX? In my country (Panama) I have not been able to find this book. Much obliged..
 
for Gonzalo4to,
I did not see the "TAW" prefix listed in my book, but here are the prefixes and associated years close to "TAW":

1984 – TAA, TAD, TAB
1985 – TAE, TAK
1986 – TAK, TAL, TAN, TAS, TAT
1987 – TAK, TAS, TAT, TAU, TBC, TBD, TBL

Supica, Jim,Nahas, Richard. Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson) (Kindle Locations 17074-17076). F+W Media. Kindle Edition.
 
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