Smith and Wesson serial number search

I have what I believe is a .32 Hand Ejector, it's blued with a 3 1/4" barrel, s/n 502xxx. What can you guys tell me about this one? I know basically nothing about it.

Thanks in advance.
 
Smith & Wesson Model 61-3 22 Long Rifle CTG "ESCORT"
Serial # B18XXX

Have the box, instructions (Rev. 4-30-70) and leather zippered pouch.

Mag Cap: 5 Rounds.
Barrel Length: 2⅛"
Weight: AIRWEIGHT® 14 ounces with magazine
Finish: Blue
Stocks: Impact Resistant Plastic-Checked.

Year made? Approx. value?

Thanks All ....

LW
 
eluu: SCSW indicates that the 61-3 was introduced in 1971 at S/N B40001, so you might want to check the numbers again. If correct, it wouldn't be the first time that Smith did something out of order or that the book needed a bit of tweaking. Still, the information given in the book is very definitive with regard to the Model 61 "dash" variations and their respective S/N ranges, which isn't always the case with many other models. If it's actually a 61-2, then the production date would be 1970 and the S/N would be in the right range.

The book lists the value, in excellent condition, at $250, but it's now more than 3 years out-of-date, so perhaps another $50 or so might be closer.
 
might as well throw my clueless hat in the ring

just got it today

M19 .357 snub

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Thanks for the quick reply FlyFish.

Interesting, the box actually indicates it's a Model No. 61-2, although the number on the bottom of the grip is clearly 61-3. It was INS (I assume "inspected by") by 3. Nothing in the PKR box.
The serial number is definitely B18XXX.

Pics could be posted if this is of interest :D

LW
 
thanks

An add appeared locally today, and I jumped on it not really sure if it was a deal or not.

$375 w/Hogue grips and a S&W thumb brake duty holster.

Kinda old school.
 
eluu: Don't know what to say - I'm afraid I've exhausted my limited knowledge on the subject, other than to add that it wouldn't be the first time this sort of discrepancy has occurred. If it helps at all, SCSW indicates that the difference between the -2 and the -3 is that the -3 had a forged aluminum frame (implying that the -2 frame was steel? - it doesn't say).
 
Pearl-handled .38 Special CTG

I have my father-in-law's pistol that he had as a young man. He would be about 100 now if he were alive. Curious about age of the gun. Only number on the bottom of the handle is 660XXX.
 
I have my father-in-law's pistol that he had as a young man... Only number on the bottom of the handle is 660XXX.
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Your father-in-law's revolver is a .38 Military & Police Model of 1905, 4th Change. It was built during the Depression-era timeframe when S&W was assembling guns in random serial number order using parts stockpiled during the 1920s. The only way to nail down the exact date is to request a factory letter.
 
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