The 141K562 is the serial number and it dates the gun to 1982. That was also the year that the Model 19-5 was introduced. As a dash five, it will lack the barrel pin and the counter-bored that appeared on all earlier variants of the Combat Magnum. A nickel plated Model 19-5 with 4" barrel would be a fairly popular item today.Your 586 was made around 1982. As far as barrels go, eBay or gunbroker.com will usually turn one up. 6" barrels should be relatively easy to find since many folks want the 4" instead. The model 27 barrels will work as well but have a bright finish and serrated top rib. You may also find one at gunpartscorp.com but expect to pay a bit more.There have been three major series of .38 Special and .357 magnum K-frames along with a couple of unique models: Military & Police : The original K-frame. …S&W serial numbers are always stamped on the butt frame of their revolvers. It is usually stamped on the bottom but may be sometimes stamped on the forestrap. More recent models also have the serial stamped in the yoke cut that can be seen with the cylinder open, like on your 66-2. Your gun was made in 1984 or 85.I would guess by the serial that the gun does not have a trigger guard screw (front of the trigger guard). S&W has made millions of them (still in production) starting in 1899. A picture would help with value but depending on location and condition, $250-$400. My friends call me 'M ick'.Jul 11, 2015 · The serial numbers published are no more specific than that. However, the serial number range for 1954-1955 is S103000-S139999. You can extrapolate and not be very far off. The official name is the Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum. It's successor is the model 27.Close-up photo of the code's location on a gun. Smith and Wesson serial numbers can be found on the bottom of the front of your revolver's grip, while some gun codes are located on the metal link between the barrel and the cylinder.. Contact Smith Wesson support center if you have any problems during a serial number lookup.The standard catalog listings inform on your gun's details, like ...27 posts · Joined 2012. #1 · Feb 12, 2012. Recently purchased a MINT condition 6906 and am wondering the date of manufacture and generation. The Serial Number is TCV32XX. Thanks in advance. Smith & Wesson 6944 9mm. Smith & Wesson 6906 9mm. FNH FNP-40. Rohm Model 66 22LR.K6300xx, a 6" barrel, shipped in Mar 1966. And a 3" barrel 19-2, s/n K6227xx, shipped in Jul 66. I'd say 1965, 1966 is a good bet. My 19-2, s/n K7162xx, shipped 3/68. Fine shooter. pic uploading site. Duty then is the sublimest word in the English language. You should do your duty in all things.The frame serial number on an S&W revolver is usually engraved or stamped onto the bottom of the frame. See 3,000+ New Gun Deals HERE. 4. Is the barrel serial number the same as the frame? No, the barrel serial number on an S&W revolver is a separate number. It is often found on the underside of the barrel, near the frame. 5.6K views 12 replies 9 participants last post by WendyZXZ Jan 7, 2021. P. PopeyeSix Discussion starter. 1 post · Joined 2015. #1 · Dec 12, 2015. I just picked up a Model 60 (no dash number) with the serial number AWC7892. Can anyone tell me the date of manufacture?The easiest way to identify the year of manufacture for a Smith and Wesson firearm is by using their online serial number lookup tool. This tool will provide you with the model and year of manufacture based on the serial number entered. 2. Decoding the Serial Number.Smith and Wesson Model 19-5 Revolver. Click to open image viewer. ... Id Number: 1991.0854.066 Catalog Number: 1991.0854.066 Accession Number: 1991.0854 Serial Number: 165K565. Object Name: Revolver revolver, centerfire Other Terms: Revolver; Firearms; Center Fire; .357 Magnum. Physical Description: metal (overall material) wood ...From 1981 or 1982, a Model 65-3, 3 inch barrel, polished stainless-steel, 3-screw k-frame, .357 magnum, round-butt service revolver. The first thing that caught my attention was the striking appearance of the full-length unshrouded extractor rod. The finish of the gun appeared very dull from years of neglect, but it was very evident the gun had ...This is the Smith and Wesson Collectors discussion forum. Advertise With Us: Search: Smith & Wesson Forum. User Name: Remember Me? Password: Forum: Register: Thread Title: Replies: Forum: ... 3.5" 357 Rentzschke Style: 67: S&W Hand Ejectors: 1896 to 1961: WTS-Knife, fixed blade George Trout,Case Russlock ...1. How many serial numbers does an S&W revolver have? An S&W revolver typically has one serial number, which is unique to that particular firearm. 2. Can I find …25698 posts · Joined 2012. #3 · Dec 12, 2020. Well, I guess I was off by a year. Model 29-2 serial number N65038 was shipped in January 1973. Model 29-2 serial number N65760 was shipped from the factory in October 1972. Model 29-2 serial number N66051 was shipped in March 1973. Model 29-2 serial N70815 was shipped in March …When it comes to product warranty claims, one of the most crucial pieces of information is the serial number. A serial number serves as a unique identifier for a particular product...S&W Model 28-2 Serial number N194450. That would be a 1973 gun. Th Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman was made only in .357 S&W Magnum. If the barrel was rebored to 44 caliber, any collector value has been lost. Selling it might take a while, you will need to find someone that wants a HP in 44 Special rather than a properly marked …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,In 1958 the 357 magnum was assigned the model number 27. Many would call your revolver a pre model 27. Take care of it. Those 3.5' model 27's are worth pretty big money. Most nice onessell for over $1200, and yours is nice. Psalms 144:1 Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.Get the latest news and updates on products, news, and events. Required to accept terms and conditions. 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 ...azmick. 8753 posts · Joined 2009. #7 · Jun 16, 2019. Welcome to the forum, we do like pictures. This one is also a 19-3, in the 3K serial number range. My friends call me 'M ick'. Save the Second Amendment, take a kid shooting! WendyZXZ, scott, jeepnut and 2 others. Share.S&W Model 57+1. [I] have a S&W Model 57+1 41 Magnum, serial number BAR3897, and would like to know its birth history. It is stamped Springfield, Mass. on the right side of the frame, but it is not on the actual BBL as Smith & Wesson suggests it should be. It also is stamped "MARCAS REGISTRADAS" in the same location.Their cost reflected such, as they were priced at $60 when other S&W N-Frames cost $35. For that reason Smith & Wesson brought out a low-cost version called the "Highway Patrolman" in the early 1950's. In physical size it was identical to the ".357 Magnum," but finished more to suit the working man and his pocketbook.Smith and Wesson 27-2 357 magnum for sale online. ... Search FFL Transfer Dealers; ATF FFL License Check; x ... Manufacturer: Smith and Wesson Model: 27-2 Serial Number: N218314 Barrel Length: 6 Condition: Excellent Metal Condition: 99% Wood Condition: 100% Bore Condition: PerfectWith the serial number, you can look up the following features and aspects of your gun: Smith Wesson date of manufacture: Get the dates of production and the batch manufactured with your revolver. Model numbers: These numbers represent different Smith Wesson designs. Historical foundation: Knowa gun’s history, which includes its ship date.Does anyone have or know of a website or link for S&W pistol serial number lookup? As I’ve got a 686-4 I’m looking for date of manufacture on as well as potential value.25691 posts · Joined 2012. #4 · Feb 25, 2024. Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! I believe the serial is S299xxx. It is better to take the serial from the bottom of the butt frame since that is the official serial. However, some S&W revolvers have the serial in the yoke cut, like yours. Your gun was made in 1967.In 1958 the 357 magnum was assigned the model number 27. Many would call your revolver a pre model 27. Take care of it. Those 3.5' model 27's are worth pretty big money. Most nice onessell for over $1200, and yours is nice. Psalms 144:1 Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.Hi gulfcoastgorilla, The S&W M&P 32 WCF / 32-20 series had their own number series 1-144xxx (1899-1940) thus a 6 digit Serial number 1111xx would be late 1920s. Hi gflester1, Your 32 WCF /32-20 Military & Police revolver is probably from the 19teens to early 1920s.During the 1980s, Smith & Wesson developed its L-frame line of.357 Magnums: the Model 581, Model 586, Model 681, and Model 686. The Model 581 had a fixed notch type rear sight, whereas the 586 ...This is s new in the wood case Swith & Wesson 50th Anniversary Model 27 The First Magnum. Reg 1999 (serial number), 5" barrel, zpolidhrf blued, Goncalo Alves target grips, Wide target hammer, and triggerMarked 1935 50th Anniversary 1985 S&W .357 Magnum. (30 years old) unfired. $1250.00. Smith and Wesson .357 50th Anniversary 1935-1985 serial ...2 posts · Joined 2022. #1 · Mar 20, 2022. Years ago (90's), I purchased this .357 Highway Patrolman from a friend. Great straight shooter. Love this gun. Only recently did I get curious as to the age of it. Seems wherever I go on the internet, I am told you can find the serial number and age in the "Smith & Wesson Standard Catalog".The pre-world war 2 Single Action Army started with one and went to 357,859. It didn't matter if it was a flat top, Bisley, Sheriff Model or Frontier Six Shooter, they were all in the same serial number series. Smith & Wesson on the other hand tended to number each variation of the same basic type revolver in its own series.463 posts · Joined 2009. #2 · Jun 21, 2011 (Edited) A.) The serial number is always on the butt of the gripframe, but it may also be on the yoke after the cylinder crane is swung open. I have a 65-4 and there is no serial number there, only on the butt. B.) Small numbers are assembly numbers and have no meaning once they leave the factory.Jul 11, 2015 · The serial numbers published are no more specific than that. However, the serial number range for 1954-1955 is S103000-S139999. You can extrapolate and not be very far off. The official name is the Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum. It's successor is the model 27.Jul 11, 2015 · The serial numbers published are no more specific than that. However, the serial number range for 1954-1955 is S103000-S139999. You can extrapolate and not be very far off. The official name is the Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum. It's successor is the model 27.25698 posts · Joined 2012. #3 · Mar 28, 2023. Here's what the SCSW 4th Ed. says: • Model 459 dull brushed finish: High impact nylon grips. These have been variously reported as manufactured. for the FBI, as produced for the military XM9 contract, and as simply an experimental finish tested and rejected. by S&W.Can someone help me identify this old 22 LR revolver. lmhouseman. Apr 11, 2024. 3. 361. Apr 11, 2024. by Oldgungeezer. 1 1 of 103 103. For discussions regarding firearms made from the beginning of Smith & Wesson until the end of WWII.Here's a beautiful Smith & Wesson Highway Patrolman .357 Magnum Revolver. It is a double action revolver built on the N frame, more commonly known as a Model 28. This particular specimen is a dash 2 model with serial number is N265XXX, indicating it was likely manufactured mid - late 1970's. It has a pinned 4" barrel with shrouded ejector rod ...S&W Model 57+1. [I] have a S&W Model 57+1 41 Magnum, serial number BAR3897, and would like to know its birth history. It is stamped Springfield, Mass. on the right side of the frame, but it is not on the actual BBL as Smith & Wesson suggests it should be. It also is stamped "MARCAS REGISTRADAS" in the same location.Smith and Wesson Model 19-5 Revolver. Click to open image viewer. ... Id Number: 1991.0854.066 Catalog Number: 1991.0854.066 Accession Number: 1991.0854 Serial Number: 165K565. Object Name: Revolver revolver, centerfire Other Terms: Revolver; Firearms; Center Fire; .357 Magnum. Physical Description: metal (overall material) wood ...NUMBER OF MAGAZINES 2. 10LB TRIGGER NO. DOWNLOADS. Spec Sheet. 187020 M&P®40 SHIELD COMPLIANT. Owner's Manual. MANUAL, SHIELD 2.0 9/40/45 INCLUDING 4in - 3009898. Caliber. 40 S&W. ... ALL BACKED BY OUR SMITH & WESSON LIFETIME SERVICE POLICY. Availability subject to applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.Location: Richardson, TX. Posts: 7,523. The number you listed for the 10-5 is the assembly number, which is arbitrary and basically meaningless. The serial number of a Model 10 is found on the bottom of the grip frame. It will be a 6-digit number preceded by a "C" or a "D". The Model 19 is 1976 production.Jul 11, 2015 · The serial numbers published are no more specific than that. However, the serial number range for 1954-1955 is S103000-S139999. You can extrapolate and not be very far off. The official name is the Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum. It's successor is the model 27.81 posts · Joined 2019. #1 · Jan 21, 2019. I have an S&W 686-3 purchased in January 1993, serial number BJC7XXX. Can someone tell me it's manufacture date? I believe it was made right before the 686-4 was introduced since mine came with a Hogue rubber grip and my information indicates the Hogues were first supplied on the -4 guns.Advanced Search ... letting people know what year their smith and Wesson revolvers were manufactured but here goes S&W model 29-2 8 3/8" serial # N336201 and a Smith and Wesson model 27-3 Washington state prison commemorative 357 magnum with a 6 inch barrel serial number AUN2262. It also says E - 17 34665 and under that says WSP - 029 ...Although 1989 is not out of the question for your 686 since S&W did not ship in serial number order, 1949 or 50 is absurd for a Model 60 and reflects extreme ignorance of the model's history. The Model 60 began production in 1965, just as Google said. The modern Smith & Wesson company no longer cares about its history.Smith & Wesson Model 65-2 - .357 Mag. For sale is a Smith & Wesson Model 65-2 double action revolver in .357 magnum. Serial number- 7D05699. This Model 65-2 is in good condition and features a 4" heavy barrel, 6 round cylinder and large wood grips. The Model 65 was manufactured from 1972 to 2004.December 4, 2011, 11:55 AM. Serial number S 8435xx. It's a .38 Military & Police which became the Model 10 when S&W began assigning model numbers in 1957. The short 2" barrel makes it more desirable to collectors. Serial numbers ran from S811120 in 1945 to S999999 in 1948.The M60-1 was the 3" bull barrel version. S&W sold some that were double action only with bobbed hammers, but the only way to know for sure is to request an historian's letter. Costs $50 and takes about 6 months. S&WCA LM#2629 | Ex-Navy Vietnam Vet.1. Using the Smith and Wesson Serial Number Lookup. The easiest way to identify the year of manufacture for a Smith and Wesson firearm is by using their online serial …serpentine my swsc says 1989 your s&w model 5906 was manufactured hope this helps now how about some pictures. NRA Patron Life. serpentine. S. serpentine Discussion starter. 44 posts · Joined 2012. #3 · Jul 16, 2012. Thanks for this info. I just cleaned it, so I guess pictures will be forthcoming.13902 posts · Joined 2009. #1 · 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.44 posts · Joined 2007. #4 · Oct 26, 2008. I recently aquired a very nice 28-2 6 inch highway patrolman, gun is in 95% new condition,from original owner this gun is nice to shoot handles recoil from 125hp like 38 wadcutters. enjoy this is a good range-target gun very accurate. Bob.From the Creator of the .357 Magnum: This is a 1972 Model 19-3 Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum. Bill Jordan asked Smith & Wesson to make a .357 Magnum on the medium-sized and lighter K frame, rather than the heavy N frame. Production of the 2 1/2" barrel Model 19 began in 1967. Handguns and long guns from the late 1940s through the 1970s are ...Handguns Shipping $25 Flat rate Long Guns $35 Flat Rate For Lower 48 States Ins. Extra. Payment Methods: Cash, Bank Check, USPS Money Order, Wire Transfer, Visa,Mastercard, Discover, American Express. SMITH AND WESSON MODEL 66-2 6" BARREL 357 MAGNUM STAINLESS STEEL TARGET GRIPS. Description: MAKE - SMITH & WESSON. MODEL - 66-2. FINISH - STAINLESS.Model 37: The .38 Chiefs Special Airweight. Caliber: .38 S& W Special. Double-action revolver built on the J alloy frame with five screws, 5-shot fluted alloy cylinder with a nominal length of 1.53", originally built with an alloy frame and an alloy cylinder weighing 10-3/ 4 oz., later built with steel cylinder.Jan 2, 2015 · K22. 14348 posts · Joined 2012. #12 · Jan 19, 2023. BHL89xx shipped Sep 1991. BJC36xx shipped Nov 1992. and BJD14xx, a Model 686-3 shipped Sep 1992. Duty then is the sublimest word in the English language. You should do your duty in all things. You can never do more, you should never wish to do less.The Model 64 is built on the stainless steel K service frame. It is a stainless steel version of the Model 10. Model 64's were first introduced in 1970. It should have a "K" somewhere in the serial number or the serial number will begin with a three letter alpha character. I don't own a Model 64 so I can't show you a photo of one that includes ...LSB#: 210304CP02. Make: Smith & Wesson. Model: 28-2 ‘The Highway Patrolman’. Serial Number: S285903. Year of Manufacture: 1966-1967. Caliber: .357 Magnum & .38 Special. Action Type: 6-Shot, Double / Single Action, Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder Hand Ejector Revolver. Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”, the right ...FIREARM HISTORY REQUEST. Smith & Wesson is excited to announce a new partnership with the Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation (S&WHF). The S&WHF will …Dan Wesson 357 for sale and auction. Buy a Dan Wesson 357 online. Sell your Dan Wesson 357 for FREE today on GunsAmerica!A Model 28 with a serial number in that range would have been shipped ca. 1959-1960. The 28-0 is the initial model number for the Highway Patrolman after S&W started assigning model numbers in ca. 1957. An early 1970's serial number would begin with "N", since the "S" prefix was discontinued as a result of the 1968 Gun Control Act.5. Is there an online database to look up Smith & Wesson serial numbers? Yes, Smith & Wesson provides an online database on their official website that can help you determine the manufacturing year using the serial number. 6. Can a Smith & Wesson revolver have its serial number removed or altered? Tampering with the serial …Where is the serial number located on my handgun? Revolvers - The official serial number is located on the bottom of the butt of the frame. Some revolvers also have the serial number located on the inside of the frame, in the yoke area.That is a very nice looking 586. I am guessing but I think you are correct on the manufacture date. I would think late 1980 or early 1981 maybe. Hopefully someone will chime in with a more precise date for you. If per chance that you would have the original box it would gave the shipping date on the end label. Congrats on a great acquisition.Most likely, your serial number will have a K in it, at the fourth position (like 130Kxxx). If it is a later Model 19-5 (post 1983) it will have three letters and four numeric digits. This revolver has the 2 1/2" barrel and a round butt. They are very much in demand these days and will command a premium on the price. Regards, JP.2483 posts · Joined 2006. #2 · Oct 30, 2012. My copy of the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson shows a year of 1973 for 4K1628 thru 4K54104. Note that this reference isn't exact. It just gets you in the ballpark. Bruce, Life Member: NRA, NCRPA, GRNC, GOA. Naval Air Museum Barbers Point.