jonesy814 · #2 · Jun 28, 2018 (Edited) The N frame revolvers, including the model 29 had serial numbers beginning with the letter "S" from 1946 until 1969-70. After that the serial number would have began with an "N" until 1983. In 1980 S&W began using serial numbers that began with 3 letters. The L frames were the first using the 3 letter ...The N refers to the frame size. The stainless steel version of the Model 29 is the Model 629 which came out in 1980. I assume the hammer and trigger on yours are case-hardened and the ejector is blued. If so, you have a nickel revolver from the factory. There should be a “N” on the cyl. face..22 Ladysmith 2nd Model. Serial numbers ran from 4576 in 1906 to 13950 in 1910..38 Safety Hammerless 5th Model. Serial numbers ran from 220000 in 1907 to 261493 in 1940. Modern .38 S&W ammo is safe to use. Nickle plated 357mag 3.5 inch pinned barrel, square butt, wood inset grips, serial as follows S 123XXXThe "alphanumeric" - letters followed by numbers - serial numbers began in 1980. The S&W L frames, your Mod 586, were the first S&W's produced with this type of serial number. Yours then was produced in 1980-81 with some of that serial number as late as Oct of 1982. It's is very nice 357, one of the first ones too. GGFThe data after 1-5 are not usually required for a basic ID of your gun. 1. TYPE. First, we need to know what TYPE S&W you have: Tip-Up. So called because the barrel "tips up" for loading. ALL Tip-Ups should be posted here: S&W Antiques. Top-Break. Obviously because the frame opens, or "breaks" on the top.Oct 15, 2010 · The only sure way to get a shipping date on a S&W is to spring for a factory letter. There is no internet source for S&W serial numbers, but you can find some good serial number/calendar year approximations in the back pages of The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (Supica and Nahas). The problem is that Smith never recorded manufacturing ... The book shows serial numbers for the 34 as 11000 in 1955 and 52673 in 1959. Since S&W began stamping model numbers in 1957 your 34 would likely be ~1958. As far as the 34-1, it shows serial number 135464 in 1969 with the serial numbers transitioning to M prefix (starting with M1) that same year. Aug 30, 2006 · Serial number help i purchased my m&p 40 several years ago. i still have the original box and the numbers below SKU are 2079 date on fired casing in box is 3-21-2012. so all that said am i correct in reading the 2 in 2079 to be 2012 or 2002? just wanting to make sure. got a few questions but figured i needed to start with this info first Jan 24, 2011 · Above the SKU is a four-digit code that breaks down as follows: first digit indicates year of manufacture. e.g. 9 would be 2009, 0 would be 2010. last three digits indicate day of manufacture, numbered from 1-365. So in my case, my number is 9243, which corresponds to 2009, day 243 = 31 Aug. Smith Wesson Serial Number Lookup. The Smith & Wesson Model 686 is a six- or seven-shot double-action revolver manufactured by Smith & Wesson and chambered for the.357 Magnum cartridge; it will also chamber and fire.38 Special cartridges. Smith & Wesson introduced the Model 686 in 1981. It is the stainless steel version of the Model 586, which ...Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! I agree with Marc that we will need pictures. However, I can say that your serial and the caliber of the gun indicate it is a .38 Military & Police revolver from around 1947/8. $150 is quite a low price for most functional M&P revolvers. This was S&W's bread and butter revolver used by many police ...Figure 3: First Model, First Issue, First Type, Serial #11 Figure 4: Detail: retainer key for revolving recoil plate MODEL NO. 1, SECOND ISSUE Manufactured: 1860-1868 Quantity: 114,689 The Model No. 1, Second Issue (Figure 5) serial numbers were a continuation of the First Model, First Issue series. Serial numbers run from 11,672 to 126,361. Like. andy · #5 · Sep 8, 2010 (Edited) All Smith and Wesson revolvers (well, at least the hand ejectors) have a serial number on the butt. Newer S&Ws also have the SN inside the crane. It is possible the Highway Patrolman is pre model 28. If the gun is an N-frame and has a checkered topstrap, then its a Model 27.The Victory model was so named for the "V" prefix which was placed before the serial number and represented "Victory" against the Axis powers in World War II. Serial numbers for the .38 special Victory model began at about V1 in early 1942 and ran until VS811119 with a date of late August of 1945 (end of production).What makes the smith and wesson serial numbers database legally valid? Filling out the standard catalog of smith and wesson serial numbers online is a relatively straightforward undertaking. Nevertheless, it’s not really instantly apparent how you can make it professional-looking and legally binding at the same time.Apr 26, 2012 · The left sid eof the barrel states " 38 S & W SPECIAL U.S. SERVICE CTG'S" The top of the barrel reads " SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFILED MASS USA PAT'D APRIL 9, 89 MARCH 27, 94 MAY 21, 96 JULY 16, 95 AUG 4, 96 DEC 22, 96 OCT 4, 98 OCT 8, 01 DEC 17, 01" The only other marings on the gun are the five digit serial number on the butt of the gun and the S ... I also picked up a brand new M&P 15OR a week and a half ago, serial number SM 0022x. It was ALMOST the magic serial number 00223 but not quite. Enjoy your new SM serial numbered M&P15. It is indeed from the new batch of serial numbers for the current year!The Significance of Serial Numbers – Every Smith and Wesson firearm boasts a unique serial number, imprinted on the frame, providing a roadmap to its history. These numbers are crucial for identifying specific models, production dates, and other relevant information. 3. Navigating the DatabaseI also picked up a brand new M&P 15OR a week and a half ago, serial number SM 0022x. It was ALMOST the magic serial number 00223 but not quite. Enjoy your new SM serial numbered M&P15. It is indeed from the new batch of serial numbers for the current year!The Smith & Wesson Model 10, previously known as the Smith & Wesson .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1899, the Smith & Wesson Military & Police or the Smith & Wesson Victory Model, is a K-frame [2] revolver of worldwide popularity. In production since 1899, the Model 10 is a six-shot, .38 Special, double-action revolver with fixed sights.Dec 21, 2010 · That would be ~1987. S&W started at AAA0000 in 1980 (for revolvers) and with a few exceptions (as noted by carguychris) they simply cycle thru them. ie. AAA0000 to AAA9999 then AAB0000 to AAB9999 and so on. Semiautos started at TAA1985 in 1984 and somewhat followed the same sequence till 1994. Decoding your Smith Wesson pistol serial number will help you identify the date of manufacture for your weapon and how rare it is. The standard catalog and the Smith Wesson online database will help you achieve that. The Significance of Serial Numbers – Every Smith and Wesson firearm boasts a unique serial number, imprinted on the frame, providing a roadmap to its history. These numbers are crucial for identifying specific models, production dates, and other relevant information. 3. Navigating the DatabaseApr 17, 2008 · Apr 22, 2008. #2. FYI: S&W revolver names before World War II. Name Caliber Frame. .22 Hand Ejector Ladysmith 22 Long M. .22/32 Target 22 Long Rifle I. .22 Outdoorsman 22 Long Rifle K. .32 Hand Ejector (round Butt) 32 S&W Long I. Hardcover. $55.01 22 Used from $49.28 24 New from $49.30. The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th Edition is the ultimate S&W gun guide! In this highly anticipated, detailed revision is a fully annotated identification and price guide to the world of Smith & Wesson revolvers, semi-autos, shotguns, rifles, military arms and other collectibles.Call them a little after 8AM Eastern on a Wednesday or Thursday. If you get a cool CS rep they can pull up a screen that has more info then you need to know. Date of manufacture, distributor sold to, etc. They will need your serial number. If you send an Email you might get a reply in a week.New SW9VE Trigger Job and SW40VE Trigger Spring Kit. Custom Smith and Wesson SW9VE Trigger Job Performance Kit! New Smith and Wesson SW40VE Performance Parts! Custom Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Performance Parts Upgrades. Custom Trigger Job for S&W SD9VE! New S&W 686 Upgrades. American Made Smith and Wesson SD40VE Trigger Job! New S&W 586 Parts.FIREARM HISTORY REQUEST. Smith & Wesson is excited to announce a new partnership with the Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation (S&WHF). The S&WHF will now be providing the Smith & Wesson letter of authenticity. A letter of authenticity can help bring new insight about the age, make and model of your firearm. To order a letter, please click the ... Your pistol dates to 1974-1975 and probably right in the middle of that date range. Serial numbers from A235001 thru A265000 were produced in that dare range. Around here, a model 59 sells for around $400-450 if it's in really nice condition. I'll assume yours is in excellent condition by your comments. Regards,Oct 22, 2012 · If it has a concealed hammer then it's a 32 Safety Hammerless 3rd Model. SN's ran from 170000 in 1909 to 242981 in 1937. One is a .32 Smith and Wesson chambered for the Long Ctg, serial number 315XXX. The other is a very small 7 shot .22 short revolver (I was told it was the original Lady Smith) with serial number 564X. The best thing that a Smith&Wesson enthusiast can invest in . serial numbers starting with BPE were produced around November .A Guide to Smith & Wesson .38 Special . done except Smith & Wessons revolver model numbers have all been . the serial number and model numbers are but i am .2006-11-12  smith and wesson 586 serial numbers ... Since 1852 we’ve been an industry leading manufacturer of pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shooting accessories. We continue to bring innovative firearms to market that meet the needs of every shooter and deliver on exceptional quality with a brand you’ve learned to trust.The air and pellet gun line included the models: 77A, 78G, 79G and 80G. Should your Smith & Wesson air gun require parts and/or repairs, please contact: Bimrose Precision Airgun Repair is now located at: 13090 Navajo Road #3. Apple Valley, CA 92308. (760) 646-9108.Greetings all, I have been trying to research the age of a Model 28, and was wondering if anyone could help me out here. This gun seems to have quite a few numbers on it, and frankly it has me a little bit puzzled. Where the model number is on MOST Smith & Wesson revolvers, this gun has the number 39246 on it.I wonder what it would cost to upgrade an old S&W M&P 15-22 to match the "Sport" improved changes. Last I checked, a set of the Magpul pop up sights cost about $80. Their handguards run $30-40. If you really shopped around for sales you might get sights and handguard for $100.Hair Trigger · #2 · Dec 10, 2022. Your M48-3 dates to around 1974, according to SCSW. That number falls in the range of 5K 73963-6K58917. There is no definitive manufacture date database for S&W. the company uses the shipping date as the "birthday". S&W's were not built or shipped in serial order, so an approximation of manufacture date is ...Aug 30, 2006 · Serial number help i purchased my m&p 40 several years ago. i still have the original box and the numbers below SKU are 2079 date on fired casing in box is 3-21-2012. so all that said am i correct in reading the 2 in 2079 to be 2012 or 2002? just wanting to make sure. got a few questions but figured i needed to start with this info first The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson does not list serial numbers for AR's. You'll have to contact S&W customer service to get a manufacture date. Smith & Wesson Model 3 Schofield, S/n is 235XX Looks like 1888. JimThe best thing that a Smith&Wesson enthusiast can invest in . serial numbers starting with BPE were produced around November .A Guide to Smith & Wesson .38 Special . done except Smith & Wessons revolver model numbers have all been . the serial number and model numbers are but i am .2006-11-12  smith and wesson 586 serial numbers ...Oct 11, 2011 · Gene18 Discussion starter · Oct 11, 2011. I have found this Smith and Wesson gun for sale. It is a .38 caliber, 5 shot, top break. Hard to tell the exact serial number, depending on how you hold the gun. If I hold the gun and look at the serial number on the bottom of the handle - and the barrel is pointing to my left the serial number is 60699. Nov 14, 2016 · Hardcover. $55.01 22 Used from $49.28 24 New from $49.30. The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th Edition is the ultimate S&W gun guide! In this highly anticipated, detailed revision is a fully annotated identification and price guide to the world of Smith & Wesson revolvers, semi-autos, shotguns, rifles, military arms and other collectibles. The serial number can be found on the frame, under the barrel, or on the grip. Another way to tell the age of a Smith and Wesson pistol is by looking at the markings on the gun. These markings will usually include the date of manufacture, as well as other information about the gun. Finally, you can also ask an expert to take a look at your gun ...What makes the smith and wesson serial numbers database legally valid? Filling out the standard catalog of smith and wesson serial numbers online is a relatively straightforward undertaking. Nevertheless, it’s not really instantly apparent how you can make it professional-looking and legally binding at the same time. Jun 22, 2021 · The N refers to the frame size. The stainless steel version of the Model 29 is the Model 629 which came out in 1980. I assume the hammer and trigger on yours are case-hardened and the ejector is blued. If so, you have a nickel revolver from the factory. There should be a “N” on the cyl. face. Oct 5, 2018 · jonesy814 · #2 · Oct 5, 2018. Welcome to the forum. Your gun is a 38 M&P from about 1950. The serial number is the one on the butt that starts with the letter C. In 1958 S&W started using model numbers. Guns like your 38 M&P became known as the model 10. Decoding your Smith Wesson pistol serial number will help you identify the date of manufacture for your weapon and how rare it is. The standard catalog and the Smith Wesson online database will help you achieve that. Smith & Wesson used overlapping serial number ranges until the 1950’s and 1960’s, when serial numbers started to include letters. It wasn’t until the 1980’s that serial numbers became unique across the entire company. To correctly identify your firearm, the best source of information is the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. Feb 22, 2023 · The manufacturer imprints a combination of digits on the body of the weapon. This number is stamped onto the metal portions of the handle, receiver, slide or trigger guard, making it less likely to wear off over time. A person who purchased a gun from a licensed firearms dealer can ask them for help in locating the serial number. Dec 21, 2010 · That would be ~1987. S&W started at AAA0000 in 1980 (for revolvers) and with a few exceptions (as noted by carguychris) they simply cycle thru them. ie. AAA0000 to AAA9999 then AAB0000 to AAB9999 and so on. Semiautos started at TAA1985 in 1984 and somewhat followed the same sequence till 1994. Your pistol dates to 1974-1975 and probably right in the middle of that date range. Serial numbers from A235001 thru A265000 were produced in that dare range. Around here, a model 59 sells for around $400-450 if it's in really nice condition. I'll assume yours is in excellent condition by your comments. Regards,Feb 3, 2017 · The "alphanumeric" - letters followed by numbers - serial numbers began in 1980. The S&W L frames, your Mod 586, were the first S&W's produced with this type of serial number. Yours then was produced in 1980-81 with some of that serial number as late as Oct of 1982. It's is very nice 357, one of the first ones too. GGF 105kw. Senior Member. Join Date: June 30, 2017. Location: Columbia Basin Washington. Posts: 388. Go to the Revolver Forum and post on the S&W serial look up. There's a lot of helpful people willing to help.S&W Revolvers 1945 to Present. I can only guess that you guys get sick of this question but it appears that S&W serial number lookup resources are just non-existent. I can easily find the date of manufacture for my other guns but not my S&W. Oh well, I'll play the newbie card and lets see how hard I get trolled.Hardcover. $55.01 22 Used from $49.28 24 New from $49.30. The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th Edition is the ultimate S&W gun guide! In this highly anticipated, detailed revision is a fully annotated identification and price guide to the world of Smith & Wesson revolvers, semi-autos, shotguns, rifles, military arms and other collectibles.Greetings all, I have been trying to research the age of a Model 28, and was wondering if anyone could help me out here. This gun seems to have quite a few numbers on it, and frankly it has me a little bit puzzled. Where the model number is on MOST Smith & Wesson revolvers, this gun has the number 39246 on it.Feb 9, 2009 · I also picked up a brand new M&P 15OR a week and a half ago, serial number SM 0022x. It was ALMOST the magic serial number 00223 but not quite. Enjoy your new SM serial numbered M&P15. It is indeed from the new batch of serial numbers for the current year! A continuation of .38 M&P Hand Ejector series. Built from 1905 to 1906. Available in 4-, 5-, 6- and 6.5-in. barrels. Finished in blue or nickel, with round or square butt. The .38-caliber serial number range 62450-73250, with about 10,800 produced. Note: Prices for the following four variations will be the same as those noted above. Produced ... When contacting customer service, please have the owner name, address, model and serial number available. The information will help the service representative to expedite your request. GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION. By Telephone: (USA) 1-800-331-0852 Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:45PM EST (International) 1-413-781-8300 Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:45PM EST ...Above the SKU is a four-digit code that breaks down as follows: first digit indicates year of manufacture. e.g. 9 would be 2009, 0 would be 2010. last three digits indicate day of manufacture, numbered from 1-365. So in my case, my number is 9243, which corresponds to 2009, day 243 = 31 Aug.S207,000 — S219,999……Late 1960 — Early 1961. S220,000 — S227,999……Late 1961 — Early 1962. S228,000 — S231,999……Late 1962 — Early 1963. S232,000 — S235.999……Late 1963 — Early 1964. S236,000 — S257,999……Late 1964 — Early 1965. S258,000 — S261,999……Late 1965 — Early 1966. S262,000 — S289,999 ...Figure 3: First Model, First Issue, First Type, Serial #11 Figure 4: Detail: retainer key for revolving recoil plate MODEL NO. 1, SECOND ISSUE Manufactured: 1860-1868 Quantity: 114,689 The Model No. 1, Second Issue (Figure 5) serial numbers were a continuation of the First Model, First Issue series. Serial numbers run from 11,672 to 126,361.The Firing Line Forums > Hogan's Alley > Handguns: The Revolver Forum: Smith and Wesson serial number searchThe Big Ox · #9 · Nov 14, 2012. The only .38 spl Smith and Wessons in that serial number range were produced in 1903 and 1904 as the Smith and Wesson .38spl Hand Ejector M&P. They look like Model 10's, and are very similar, but predate the Model 10 by over 50 years.2. jonesy814 · #4 · Mar 31, 2016. jemader said: Greetings, I'm brand new here. I'm hoping to get as much information as I can about my Smith & Wesson .38 special revolver. It is a 5 shot and the cylinder swings out. The serial number BDV8437 is marked underneath the butt of the hand grip. It has a 2" (or slightly less) barrel.Look down at the bottom and you will see Product with a number under it. Next is Serial# (with a number under it too) and just to the right of the serial# (in smaller numbers) are four (maybe 5) numbers. That is your M&P's Birthday. Example: One of mine is 8240. The first number is the year "8" = 2008. The next "240" are the day of the year it ...Can someone post the site link, or a picture of date of manufacturer for S&W 34-1 M serial numbers. 40-caliber pistol, serial number C525075; Smith & Wesson model M460XVR .460-caliber revolver, ... Some serial numbers are located underneath the frame in front of the trigger guard.. Others are on the rear of the frame, above the gun's grip.Xd357 Discussion starter · Aug 11, 2013. DATING A S&W. Please note that this list is a general guide and not meant to be exact. There is some dispute regarding the dates on some serial numbers and your gun may actually be a year off from what is listed. The precise shipping date as "lettered" can be several years off depending on model.I also picked up a brand new M&P 15OR a week and a half ago, serial number SM 0022x. It was ALMOST the magic serial number 00223 but not quite. Enjoy your new SM serial numbered M&P15. It is indeed from the new batch of serial numbers for the current year!What makes the smith and wesson serial numbers database legally valid? Filling out the standard catalog of smith and wesson serial numbers online is a relatively straightforward undertaking. Nevertheless, it’s not really instantly apparent how you can make it professional-looking and legally binding at the same time.Jun 24, 2016 · The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson does not list serial numbers for AR's. You'll have to contact S&W customer service to get a manufacture date. Smith & Wesson Model 3 Schofield, S/n is 235XX Looks like 1888. Jim Call them a little after 8AM Eastern on a Wednesday or Thursday. If you get a cool CS rep they can pull up a screen that has more info then you need to know. Date of manufacture, distributor sold to, etc. They will need your serial number. If you send an Email you might get a reply in a week.The Smith & Wesson company was formed in 1852, in Norwich, Connecticut. The company's first offering was a lever-action repeating pistol. Moving forward from those beginnings, Smith & Wesson shaped innovations in the manufacturing of modern handguns. As of March 2011, Smith & Wesson offers ...Smith Wesson Serial Number Lookup. The Smith & Wesson Model 686 is a six- or seven-shot double-action revolver manufactured by Smith & Wesson and chambered for the.357 Magnum cartridge; it will also chamber and fire.38 Special cartridges. Smith & Wesson introduced the Model 686 in 1981. It is the stainless steel version of the Model 586, which ...I also picked up a brand new M&P 15OR a week and a half ago, serial number SM 0022x. It was ALMOST the magic serial number 00223 but not quite. Enjoy your new SM serial numbered M&P15. It is indeed from the new batch of serial numbers for the current year!How to use the Smith and Wesson Serial Number Database If you’re trying to identify and date a Smith & Wesson firearm, the Standard Catalog of S&W, 4th Edition, by Supica and Nahas is a great resource. It includes tables of manufacture dates and can be accessed in digital form on a computer or smartphone for easy reference.Figure 3: First Model, First Issue, First Type, Serial #11 Figure 4: Detail: retainer key for revolving recoil plate MODEL NO. 1, SECOND ISSUE Manufactured: 1860-1868 Quantity: 114,689 The Model No. 1, Second Issue (Figure 5) serial numbers were a continuation of the First Model, First Issue series. Serial numbers run from 11,672 to 126,361. Like. andy · #5 · Sep 8, 2010 (Edited) All Smith and Wesson revolvers (well, at least the hand ejectors) have a serial number on the butt. Newer S&Ws also have the SN inside the crane. It is possible the Highway Patrolman is pre model 28. If the gun is an N-frame and has a checkered topstrap, then its a Model 27.Apr 16, 2012 · Smith and Wesson 686-1 4 inch barrel, stainless, serial #AVD5932 with a M stamped below it. Neighbor is selling, think I might get it for around $400 plus or minus a few dollars. Comes with a cheap holster and some white box ammo, somewhere along the line it acquired a set of Pachmayer grips. The Smith & Wesson company was formed in 1852, in Norwich, Connecticut. The company's first offering was a lever-action repeating pistol. Moving forward from those beginnings, Smith & Wesson shaped innovations in the manufacturing of modern handguns. As of March 2011, Smith & Wesson offers ...Jun 22, 2021 · The N refers to the frame size. The stainless steel version of the Model 29 is the Model 629 which came out in 1980. I assume the hammer and trigger on yours are case-hardened and the ejector is blued. If so, you have a nickel revolver from the factory. There should be a “N” on the cyl. face. Serial Number and Year of Manufacture Lookup for Smith and Wesson J Frame Revolvers. For models 36, 37, 38, 49, 50, and pre-model number varieties, here is when your gun was manufactured according to the serial code range. Year of Make. Serial Code range. 1952.A continuation of .38 M&P Hand Ejector series. Built from 1905 to 1906. Available in 4-, 5-, 6- and 6.5-in. barrels. Finished in blue or nickel, with round or square butt. The .38-caliber serial number range 62450-73250, with about 10,800 produced. Note: Prices for the following four variations will be the same as those noted above. Produced ... Apr 17, 2008 · Apr 22, 2008. #2. FYI: S&W revolver names before World War II. Name Caliber Frame. .22 Hand Ejector Ladysmith 22 Long M. .22/32 Target 22 Long Rifle I. .22 Outdoorsman 22 Long Rifle K. .32 Hand Ejector (round Butt) 32 S&W Long I. Smith & Wesson used overlapping serial number ranges until the 1950’s and 1960’s, when serial numbers started to include letters. It wasn’t until the 1980’s that serial numbers became unique across the entire company. To correctly identify your firearm, the best source of information is the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. some reason, there is one digit missing from the serial number. There is another possibility. If something bad happened to the original 64xxx gun, like it blew up, it might have been sent back to the factory, and they replaced it with a new gun, but gave it the old serial number. If so, then the records may, or may not, contain that kind of ...The book shows serial numbers for the 34 as 11000 in 1955 and 52673 in 1959. Since S&W began stamping model numbers in 1957 your 34 would likely be ~1958. As far as the 34-1, it shows serial number 135464 in 1969 with the serial numbers transitioning to M prefix (starting with M1) that same year.They didn't assemble or sell any of these until 1966 plus the steel frame Model 39s fall into three different serial number ranges. That is why Smith & Wesson collectors "never say never" when asked if S&W ever made a certain configuration or variation. Nobody knows for sure unless they have the gun in their hand.
Hair Trigger · #2 · Dec 10, 2022. Your M48-3 dates to around 1974, according to SCSW. That number falls in the range of 5K 73963-6K58917. There is no definitive manufacture date database for S&W. the company uses the shipping date as the "birthday". S&W's were not built or shipped in serial order, so an approximation of manufacture date is .... Tandp railroad
Smith & Wesson used overlapping serial number ranges until the 1950’s and 1960’s, when serial numbers started to include letters. It wasn’t until the 1980’s that serial numbers became unique across the entire company. To correctly identify your firearm, the best source of information is the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. Jul 17, 2013 · The data after 1-5 are not usually required for a basic ID of your gun. 1. TYPE. First, we need to know what TYPE S&W you have: Tip-Up. So called because the barrel "tips up" for loading. ALL Tip-Ups should be posted here: S&W Antiques. Top-Break. Obviously because the frame opens, or "breaks" on the top. Feb 3, 2017 · The "alphanumeric" - letters followed by numbers - serial numbers began in 1980. The S&W L frames, your Mod 586, were the first S&W's produced with this type of serial number. Yours then was produced in 1980-81 with some of that serial number as late as Oct of 1982. It's is very nice 357, one of the first ones too. GGF Hi, could you help with a Smith and Wesson .38 special , serial number is V12xxx, dont't know much about it, just that it has wood grips and it's pretty rusted, got it to cycle, the only one I've seen like it is on the 2003 catalog on the "custom hand engraving" page, though it doesnt look that pretty.The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson does not list serial numbers for AR's. You'll have to contact S&W customer service to get a manufacture date. Smith & Wesson Model 3 Schofield, S/n is 235XX Looks like 1888. JimI recently acquired a .38 special and cannot identify whether it is pre 10 or 36 model. The serial number is C149596. The serial number is stamped on the handle, barrel and cylinder. There are numbers on the yoke stem in two lines, 27 on the first line and 7324B.Serial Number and Year of Manufacture Lookup for Smith and Wesson J Frame Revolvers. For models 36, 37, 38, 49, 50, and pre-model number varieties, here is when your gun was manufactured according to the serial code range. Year of Make. Serial Code range. 1952.Mar 31, 2016 · 2. jonesy814 · #4 · Mar 31, 2016. jemader said: Greetings, I'm brand new here. I'm hoping to get as much information as I can about my Smith & Wesson .38 special revolver. It is a 5 shot and the cylinder swings out. The serial number BDV8437 is marked underneath the butt of the hand grip. It has a 2" (or slightly less) barrel. Figure 3: First Model, First Issue, First Type, Serial #11 Figure 4: Detail: retainer key for revolving recoil plate MODEL NO. 1, SECOND ISSUE Manufactured: 1860-1868 Quantity: 114,689 The Model No. 1, Second Issue (Figure 5) serial numbers were a continuation of the First Model, First Issue series. Serial numbers run from 11,672 to 126,361.Lowest rating: 2 ⭐. Summary: Articles about Smith & Wesson S&W .38 Military & Police M&P Pre-Model 10 …. Serial Number: C 153055. Year of Manufacture: The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson puts “C” prefix serial numbers from 1948 to 1951 from C1 to C223998, …. Match the search results: Serial Number: C 153055.The Firing Line Forums > Hogan's Alley > Handguns: The Revolver Forum: Smith and Wesson serial number searchMar 31, 2016 · 2. jonesy814 · #4 · Mar 31, 2016. jemader said: Greetings, I'm brand new here. I'm hoping to get as much information as I can about my Smith & Wesson .38 special revolver. It is a 5 shot and the cylinder swings out. The serial number BDV8437 is marked underneath the butt of the hand grip. It has a 2" (or slightly less) barrel. S&W historic milestones -- Serial number ranges by years -- Change dates and markings -- Models by caliber and year of introduction. "From Schofield Revolvers to M&P AR-15s, for more than 150 years Smith & Wesson has turned out some of the world’s most desirable firearms.If it has a concealed hammer then it's a 32 Safety Hammerless 3rd Model. SN's ran from 170000 in 1909 to 242981 in 1937. One is a .32 Smith and Wesson chambered for the Long Ctg, serial number 315XXX. The other is a very small 7 shot .22 short revolver (I was told it was the original Lady Smith) with serial number 564X.Step 2. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images News/Getty Images. Examine the surface of the S&W gun to find the serial number. Depending on what year it was made, the serial number could appear in various places, such as below the barrel on a revolver or on the bottom of the grip.Sep 24, 2022 · Lowest rating: 2 ⭐. Summary: Articles about Smith & Wesson S&W .38 Military & Police M&P Pre-Model 10 …. Serial Number: C 153055. Year of Manufacture: The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson puts “C” prefix serial numbers from 1948 to 1951 from C1 to C223998, …. Match the search results: Serial Number: C 153055. A continuation of .38 M&P Hand Ejector series. Built from 1905 to 1906. Available in 4-, 5-, 6- and 6.5-in. barrels. Finished in blue or nickel, with round or square butt. The .38-caliber serial number range 62450-73250, with about 10,800 produced. Note: Prices for the following four variations will be the same as those noted above. Produced ...The book shows serial numbers for the 34 as 11000 in 1955 and 52673 in 1959. Since S&W began stamping model numbers in 1957 your 34 would likely be ~1958. As far as the 34-1, it shows serial number 135464 in 1969 with the serial numbers transitioning to M prefix (starting with M1) that same year. R. Medina on October 31, 2020: ttn intnl model 1878 s/n 4751. michael v ventimiglia on October 30, 2020: new england firearms ( N G 001039 ) model r22 ultra mini. Volunteer arms co. on October 29, 2020: 16 gauge serial number is 90524xe what would it be worth and how old is it. Joseph Farrell on October 27, 2020:.