Smith and Wesson serial number search

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The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson list the bodyguard serials as:
1982 = J915401 - 1J18600
1983 = 1J18601 - xxxx
1984 = starts at ADT3000. So the only place your serial # 9J6xxx will fit is 1983.

I guess I should have just told you 1983 from the start instead of confusing it with additional info. Hope this helps.

Jim
 
I just found two S&W revolvers that were in my late father's belongings. I know that they are commonly referred to as "lemon squeezers" due to the design, but I know nothing else about their age or possible value. Here's the information I have available on the two:

S&W Hammerless DAO .38 4" Barrel 5 shot Nickel - SN: 1830XX
- has not been kept in the cleanest/driest of conditions
- nickel is pitted...guesstimate of 75%
- rifling is not worn and very distinctive even though the barrel does not appear shiny inside

S&W Hammerless DAO .32 3" Barrel 5 shot Nickel - SN: 1645XX
- same conditions as above

Any feedback you might share with me as to the age and approximate value of these firearms would be most appreciated.

Thank you.
 
S&W Hammerless DAO .32 3" Barrel 5 shot Nickel - SN: 1645XX
2nd made between 1902-1909 91418-170000


S&W Hammerless DAO .38 4" Barrel 5 shot Nickel - SN: 1830XX
3rd made between 1909-1937 170001-242981
 
Thank you Baba Louie.

Any ballpark guess on value? I have someone interested in purchase and he wants me to name a price. I've guessed at $350.00 each. I want all I can get, but don't want to take advantage of this person, he's a friend.
 
Stitch:
Any ballpark guess on value?
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A quick look see on GunBroker shows asking prices ranging from $125-$250 for well used (rusty blue to aging nickel) with clean models going from the 4's to 5 range, so if it's a good friend, I'd feel good about $350 each and could sleep well at night.

But again, your location might have certain variables that alter real life prices somewhat (CA and MA come to mind).
 
One more I thought of. Can anyone tell the year of my great grandfather's Safety Hammerless (aka Lemon squeezer)? It's chambered for .38 S&W and the serial is 2308XX.

Thanks again.

Jeff
 
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