Smith and Wesson serial number search

Thanks Jim. You are a wealth of information. The Lady Smith is about 95%, original finish; but, it is missing the small knurled knob on the cylinder release. Wouldn't know where one might be rolling around, would you?
 
Considering purchase of this piece

S&W 60-10 CDT57XX. It seems to be in remarkable shape. Any help with the mfg. date would be appreciated.
 
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I inherited a S&W revolver. I believe it's a 3rd model 38 special. It's in pretty rough shape as far as looking at it but it does work. I was just wondering the age of this weapon. The s/n is 86xxx Thanks for any help, Sherman
 
The s/n is 86xxx
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That SN was used on both 5 and 6 shot models but at different years.
So, if you took the SN from the underside of the frames grip butt and it's a six shot then it would be a 38 Military & Police Model of 1905 1st change. SN's ran from 73251 in 1906 to 146899 in 1909.
If it's a 5 shot then it's a Chiefs Special made in 1956.

Jim
 
Hey guys
I have the same old story. My Grandfather recently passed away and I now have his old revolver and I am having one hell of a time finding some parts for it as I am lost trying to locate model and year make.

has a round set of grips, it is full size last patent date DEC 29 14
the # on the butt and under the barrel match 297xxx inside the yoke and cil arm both are stamped 4515. Ill try to up load some pictures later any idea of model,year and value of this. Id like to carry it with me hunting becuase thats what he'd want.
Thanks
Micah
 
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the # on the butt and under the barrel match 297xxx
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.38 Military & Police Model of 1905, 4th Change.
The serial number dates it to around 1920.

Parts will not be easy to find short of buying damaged/worn guns for parts from that era (pre WWII).

S&W made allot of them so value is not real high, maybe $400.

BTW, S&W still makes that gun today (updated of course) as the model 10.

Jim
 
I couldn't make it through all 144 posts but this looks like the place to be.
First, thanks for the knowledge and my humble offerings wish the best to all.

Just purchased a model 37 that's in really nice shape but I can't find a source other than this one that can tell me what year it is.( besides S&W and a $50. donation.)

serial# BAF09XX

Thank you laytonj1
 
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