Smith and Wesson serial number search

I think it's a .32
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It makes a difference.
If it's a 32 it would be a 32 Safety Hammerless 1st Model. SN's ran from 1 in 1888 to 91417 in 1909.
If it's a 38 it would be a 38 Safety Hammerless 3rd Model. SN's ran from 42484 in 1890 to 116002 in 1898.

Jim
 
The no ejector rod housing most likely makes it a .44 Hand Ejector 2nd Model.
Serial numbers ran from 15376 in 1915 to 59000 in 1940.
If the SN is 24XXX then it's pre 1926.

My wife bought this for me and gave it to me as a wedding anniversary gift!
I would like to know if in your opinion it would be safe to shoot with modern ammunition? The gun seems quite tight.
Thanks a bunch.
 
S&W 32-20 revolver

I'm new here and I hope I'm doing things right.
I have a S&W 32-20 revolver passed down from my Grandfather. I have had it on a shelf for the past 40 years.
It is nickle plated with what looks to me to be pearl grips with a brass looking S&W inset in the grips. It has a 6" barrel, a patent date of 04 and on the bottom of the grip the numbers 7806 and if you turn the gun around it could read 9084. On the side of the barrel is the word Winchester.
If someone can help me identify this weapon I would appreciate it.
 
I would like to know if in your opinion it would be safe to shoot with modern ammunition?
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44 Special ammo hasn't changed over the decades so as long as the gun is in good shape it should be safe to shoot.

a patent date of 04 and on the bottom of the grip the numbers 7806 and if you turn the gun around it could read 9084.
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It's a 32-20 Hand Ejector. Both those numbers are to low for a 1904 patent date.
Check the rear underside of the barrel for a matching serial number.

I talked him down too $300, would you say it was a good deal or did I get taken?
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Uhh, yeah. Unless it was sitting at the bottom of a lake for awhile, that's a great deal!

Jim
 
There is a matching number on the underside of the barrel (7806). I think there are earlier patient dates but the 04 is the only one my old eyes can read. It is in very good shape and looks very nice. This was my Grandads coon hunting gun when I was a boy. My job was to hold the flashlight over his sholder.
 
There is a matching number on the underside of the barrel (7806). I think there are earlier patient dates but the 04 is the only one my old eyes can read. It is in very good shape and looks very nice. This was my Grandads coon hunting gun when I was a boy. My job was to hold the flashlight over his shoulder.
 
Well, the matching serial numbers date it as a 32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1902.
Serial numbers ran from 5312 in 1902 to 9811 in 1905.

Jim
 
Mod 36 no dash SN Inquiry

I dug out the family S and W that has been handed down to me. It is SN 593xxx

Looking for information on the manufacture date

Thanks,

Willy T
 
Mod 10

A friend recently acquired a S&W K frame 2" revolver that the original sales bill states as a Model 10. It is a square butt configuration.

Inspection of the cylinder crane only reveals the #84479, no typical model number(I believe I have read that would be referred to as an assembly number,but I'm not sure of that).

The serial number is C3308XX.

It has me intrigued due the square but configuration, and the lack of a model number on the crane.

Thanks for any help in advance,

warwagon
 
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Thanks in advance

After reading many of your posts and replies ,It seems as though there is lottsa good info... So can the serial number on my revolver help me determine it's worth and date of manufacture. I've had it about 30 years so here goes.
Thanks again.
J6041xx
It has a blued finish ,


Jim
 
S&W 629

Hello, looking on help determining the date of manufacture / model variant (629-?) of a stainless, 6 1/2 in barrel 629. Serial number CPE8xxx

Any help is appreciated. Thank you.
 
The serial number is C3308XX
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It's a 38 Military & Police.
Serial numbers ran from C277555 in 1954 to C402923 in 1956.
Model numbers did not start until 1957, at which time it became the model 10.
If the original sales receipt says model 10 on it then the gun did not sale until post 1956 although it was made earlier.
Square Butt was the standard configuration for that time period.

J6041xx
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1977.
The model number is stamped on the frame just in front of the cylinder. It's only visable with the cylinder open. It would be either a model 36, 37 or 38.
$300 to $400 depending on condition.

Serial number CPE8xxx
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That SN would be post 2004, the lastest date the SCSW covers.
S&W customer service will give you the DOB over the phone for free.

Jim
 
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Jim,

Thanks very much for the info, we had guessed that about right.

I remember back when I went "on the job", that the 10 snub was very popular with the detectives, and a lot off duty carry. I had an earlier 4" version that I started out with.
 
Well, the matching serial numbers date it as a 32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1902.
Serial numbers ran from 5312 in 1902 to 9811 in 1905.

I am going to leave my guns to my grandsons and I know the value of them except this one. Any idea as to the value as I want to split as evenly as possible. I'd say the revolver is a 9 out of 10 scale for condition.
 
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