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need help on age and value

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I have two model 57 41 mags. I am wondering the age of the guns, if any one can help please let me know. this gun is new never fired 100% mod 57 N77501 4 then 82844, the second gun is 98% shot a box through it mod 57-1 Ajj65545 316 x6xx3
 
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I have two model 57 41 mags. I am wondering the age of the guns, if any one can help please let me know. mod 57 N77501 4 then 82844, the second gun mod 57-1 Ajj65545 316 x6xx3
 
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protwin: Your model 57 serial number N77501 dates to 1980.

The 57-1 was manufactured between 1982 & 1988. The serial number prefix AJJ should have been used between July 1985 & November 1985. the serial number should only have four digiets though: AJJxxxx.

The serial number is sometimes stamped under the crane with the model number, there are often 'assembly' or parts numbers to confuse things. The Serial number is always stamped on the bottom of the grip frame, you will need to remove the grips to see this. If it is different to AJJxxxxx get back to us and one of us will look it up for you.
 
The model 43 was also known as the 1955 .22/32 Kit Gun Airweight. J frame alloy target frame... Your gun falls in the serial number range for 1971-1973, being M30001 to M60000. In ANIB condition: $425. Excellent condition:$325.00
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IMHO those values are about $150-$175 low in today's market. Postwar .22LR J frames have climbed sharply in value over the last 2 years. :)
BTW...anyone know what a near mint condition matching {Model 43} box would be worth? No papers...just the box.
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$50-$80, tending towards the higher end because the Model 43 is somewhat scarce.
 
Model 36 serial number help

I was hoping someone could help me with the date on a model 36 S&W I bought from an old police officer. He said he carried it as a backup and off duty weapon for many years and couldn't tell me exactly how old it is. Hopefully someone here can help me out.

The serial number is 212XXX

Thanks!
 
polkey: At a guess I would say you have .44 Double Action, these where manufactured in the serial number range 1 - 54668 Between 1881 & 1913. All frames were manufactured prior to 1899 and as a result all New Model number threes are classified as antiques by the BATF.
 
I would like some # help as well please

I have two 629's that I would really appreciate some help assertaining the DOB.

629-1 Magnaport Custom #AFB77XX

629-4 (8 3/8") #CAY46XX

Thanks so much, and I will buy the books!
 
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Smithlover: Your 629-1 was probably made in November 1984, serial number prefixs AEV & AFJ are recorded for that month and yours falls in between.

Your 629-4 was probably made sometime in 1996. Serial number prefix CAN was recorded in January and CBA was recorded in September.
 
model 66

Okay, I will buy the book but now I'm curious. My model 66 stainless 4 inch barrel. The serial # is 7K17xxx. There is also another # there when I open the cylinder. It is 44642. What's that. And what year? Thanks you guys, and yes I will buy the book.
 
Grandfather's Gun

I just ordered the SCSW book, but I can't wait for it to get here.
I have my grandfather's SW k 1704xx in .22 holds 6 rounds. 4" barrel. blued. Large screw near the adjustable rear sight. Case Color Hammer and Trigger. Wide spur on the hammer.

Any help would be appreciated. and I am very excited for the SCSW to arrive.
 
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S&W 19-4 Nickel

I just purchased a s&W 19-4 and was hoping someone could help me determine what year it was made the serial number stars with 66k2.
 
crashband 7: 1980. Serial number range was 57K0001 to 91K6800.

Zippo7883: 1952. Serial number range was K136691 to K175637. Assuming your gun has a ramp front sight then it is a Pre-Model 18, the K22 Combat Masterpiece.

rusherbob: 1974.Serial number range was 7k1 to 7K26043. The other number is an 'assembly number' used to track fitted parts as they moved around the factory.

J A: 1990, probably around July, as BFL 1101 to BFL1535 is recorded for that month. Some of the three letter serial prefixes are out of date sequence that year, so it may have been made earlier or later, but that's the best guess without paying $50 for the S&W historian to look your gun up for you. The 686-3 was made from 1988 to 1993.
 
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