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Smith and Wesson serial number search
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micromontenegro
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14-3
Hi Jim! Would you be so kind as to look up 3K62602? It is a 14-3, and I think it was born circa 1971-72.
Thanks a lot in advance,
Santiago
Hi Jim! Would you be so kind as to look up 3K62602? It is a 14-3, and I think it was born circa 1971-72.
Thanks a lot in advance,
Santiago
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You're right, 1972.3K62602? It is a 14-3, and I think it was born circa 1971-72.
Jim
Motownstan
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I know it's not very old, but I'm loving my new to me M-317 (lock free). What would be the date for LGT 31**
thanks - Stan
thanks - Stan
Book only covers up to 2004.LGT 31**
S&W customer service will give you the DOB of your gun free over the phone.
Jim
Grannies got a gun
I found out my grandmother has an older Smith and Wesson double action revolver. The S/N, or least what I think the is the S/N on the bottom of the butt, is 120XXX. The hammer (exposed) and trigger have an almost blued finish while the rest looks like a nickel type finish. It has a trigger guard. The last patent date listed on the barrel is Jan 3, 1982. Any help on the age and model would be appreciated. I'd like to get a rough value in order to buy it for a fair price and keep it in the family.
Thanks!
I found out my grandmother has an older Smith and Wesson double action revolver. The S/N, or least what I think the is the S/N on the bottom of the butt, is 120XXX. The hammer (exposed) and trigger have an almost blued finish while the rest looks like a nickel type finish. It has a trigger guard. The last patent date listed on the barrel is Jan 3, 1982. Any help on the age and model would be appreciated. I'd like to get a rough value in order to buy it for a fair price and keep it in the family.
Thanks!
micromontenegro
New member
Thanks again, Jim!
Does anyone have info on a S&W model 37 airweight serial number AFF94XX
I think some had aluminum cylinder and then later on had a steel cylinder. I would like to know which this one has, I am looking at it for sale and don't have access to it to check myself.
I would appreciate any info you guys could give me.
I think some had aluminum cylinder and then later on had a steel cylinder. I would like to know which this one has, I am looking at it for sale and don't have access to it to check myself.
I would appreciate any info you guys could give me.
Yours was made in 1984.S&W model 37 airweight serial number AFF94XX
The aluminum cylindered models ended in 1954.
Jim
Yours was made in 1984.
The aluminum cylindered models ended in 1954.
Jim
Jim
Thank you for the information I appreciate it.
I know it's not very old, but I'm loving my new to me M-317 (lock free). What would be the date for LGT 31**
thanks - Stan
Book only covers up to 2004.
S&W customer service will give you the DOB of your gun free over the phone.
Jim
Jim, if his gun is a no-lock, I believe it will be pre 2002.
Stan, I don't have my book handy, but given where your serial number is in relation to mine, yours is probably 1998 or so.
Well, you're right!Jim, if his gun is a no-lock, I believe it will be pre 2002.
I went back and looked under the model 317 listings itself rather than the serial number listing and it shows some "LGT" prefix guns being made in 1997.
Just an FYI, but S&W has been offering some "no lock" J frame models for the last couple years, which is what I assumed this was.
Of course, you know what they say about assuming...
Jim
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I missed your post!the S/N on the bottom of the butt, is 120XXX
Any thoughts on mine? Is there any more info you would need? Thanks
I do need more info though. Is it a modern swing out cylinder revolver or one that the barrel tips down? If the barrel tips down (break top) does it have an exposed hammer or concealed?
What is the exact chambering stamped on the side of the barrel and is it a 5 shot or 6?
Jim
Thanks for offering to help. The barrel tips down and the hammer is exposed. From what I've found for photos online it's something like a 3rd or 4th model. I don't recall finding the chambering but I looked and don't recall the number of cylinders. The attached grip is black. Thanks again!
Okay, that and the serial number narrows it down to two possibles:The barrel tips down and the hammer is exposed
A .32 Double Action 4th Model.
SN's ran from 43406 in 1883 to 282999 in 1909.
A .38 Double Action 3rd Model.
SN's ran from 119001 in 1884 to 322700 in 1895.
You'll need to find out the caliber (32 or 38) to know which model it is.
Jim
Hello Jim.
I have a Model 66 Stainless .357 with serial #2K75XXX and a Model 36 .38 Chief's Special 48JXXX. The Special is in the original box, a set of both Mother of Pearl(?) and wood grips, with all paper work and bore brush.
I would appreciate any info you may give me.
The storied history I mentioned earlier......
One other thing...the .32 S&W Long and the .22 Lady Smith that you dated for me two pages back were given to me by the widow of a grandnephew of Sarah Louisa Shull, Sarah ran away from the area with the local sheriff in the late 1800's (he was married, she was not), and later joined Buffalo Bill's Wild West show and toured with him for years, until shortly before the show's demise in 1913. Allegedly, both revolvers were hers, along with a Crackshot Rolling Block .22 single shot rifle. That is the "Storied History", or legend, as it was told to me 9 years ago. The weapons were the property of the grandnephew until he passed away in 2004. He was a great friend and died at the young age of 76.
Thanks,
Tinman
I have a Model 66 Stainless .357 with serial #2K75XXX and a Model 36 .38 Chief's Special 48JXXX. The Special is in the original box, a set of both Mother of Pearl(?) and wood grips, with all paper work and bore brush.
I would appreciate any info you may give me.
The storied history I mentioned earlier......
One other thing...the .32 S&W Long and the .22 Lady Smith that you dated for me two pages back were given to me by the widow of a grandnephew of Sarah Louisa Shull, Sarah ran away from the area with the local sheriff in the late 1800's (he was married, she was not), and later joined Buffalo Bill's Wild West show and toured with him for years, until shortly before the show's demise in 1913. Allegedly, both revolvers were hers, along with a Crackshot Rolling Block .22 single shot rifle. That is the "Storied History", or legend, as it was told to me 9 years ago. The weapons were the property of the grandnephew until he passed away in 2004. He was a great friend and died at the young age of 76.
Thanks,
Tinman
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