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 …Jun 25, 2011 · If the "R" and "J" are in some other location then they were likely stamped by a previous owner/agency/etc. Quote: 32 (short) cal Smith & Wesson Lemon Squeezer, manufactured Springfield, lMass. serial num on butt: 2041xx. .32 Safety Hammerless 3rd Model. Serial numbers ran from 170000 in 1909 to 242981 in 1937.Wiregrassguy. 25698 posts · Joined 2012. #3 · Feb 10, 2014. welcome01 to the forums from the Wiregrass! The Model 60 was the first production S&W revolver. The early models were polished with a polished hammer and trigger. Your gun should look like the top 2 guns in this picture. Guy.Learn how to use the serial number of your Smith and Wesson gun to identify its model and history. Find out where to locate the serial number, how to enter it …Jul 11, 2023 · The serial number is found on the butt of the grip frame and will start with 3 letters. If it is a 1982, the first 2 letters will be AA or AB. 1983 would start with ABL to ADT. Psalms 144:1 Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. Sworn Member of The Ballistic Order of St John Moses Browning.February 17, 2024 by Nick Oetken. The Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport serial numbers are typically located on the lower receiver of the rifle. Contents [ show] 1. Can I find the serial number in any other location on the rifle? No, the serial number is only located on the lower receiver. 2.Background: The .32 Hand Ejector. The first revolver to be given the name was the .32 Hand Ejector Model of 1896, its year of introduction. It was made on a new frame size called the I-frame, which had been designed for a new cartridge, the .32 S&W Long. Smith & Wesson lengthened the case of the .32 S&W by 1/8 inch to increase its powder ...Updated on February 05, 2019. Derived from the Anglo-Saxon smitan, meaning "to smite or strike," Smith and its derivations are an occupational name for a man who works with metal (smith or blacksmith), one of the earliest jobs for which specialist skills were required. It is a craft that was practiced in all countries, making the surname and ...Smith (surname) A close-up of a blacksmith at work. Smith became a popular last name for those with this occupation. Smith is an occupational surname [3] originating in England. It is the most prevalent surname in the United Kingdom, [1] [4] the United States, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, [5] and the fifth most common surname in the ...Apr 19, 2021 · Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! Your 629-3 was made in 1992. You need to find a ruler or tape measure or a smartphone app and measure that barrel. A 5" barrel has a 50% premium over other lengths. From what I can see, it …A forum thread where users share photos and information of their S&W pistols and ask for help with serial number lookup. See examples of S&W models, dates, values and comments from other …I just picked up serial 906xx. Looks like sometime in the mid '60s.[/QUOTE] Serial number 90679 shipped in June 1967 but #94036 also was shipped in June 1967. This is a good illustration of Smith & Wesson not shipping in serial number order. Best estimate on your M41 is late spring to summer 1967. Only a letter will give an exact date.To determine the age of your Smith & Wesson revolver, locate the serial number on the firearm’s frame, grip, or bottom of the handle, and then reference it to an …2 posts · Joined 2021. #1 · Dec 22, 2021. I'm having the hardest time sorting out what you're these guns for made. I have two 686, 6-in revolvers. The serial numbers are: AUJ33XX. BFW56XX. Any help appreciated in dating these two pistols as it appears the first year's of production or worth more money. Birdhunter6, Cliff and jonesy814.The serial number is on the heel of the grip frame. It's a pinned and recessed K-38 (pre model 10) probably made in the 1940's. Someone with the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson can verify closer dates. It could use some light maintenance, including oiling and removing the rust that is forming. Use well oiled 0000 fine steel or bronze wool ... · Babalooie. 04-23-2011 04:57 PM. There's a guy selling a pre model 10 with a serial # C11437X. He claims he can tell the frame was made in 1949 by, "Research of available S&W history, little nuances of this particular revolver pretty much sets that date as being [email protected] Discussion starter. 1 post · Joined 2019. #1 · Oct 20, 2019. Hello. I have a S&W Model 17-2 in excellent condition. 8 3/8 barrel and serial # 426108. Can anyone tell me a bit more about this gun and the approximate value. Thank you. Like.Yes you most likely can determine ship date by the serial number if you have "The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson". S&W doesn't really keep track of production dates, just the ship date. Psalms 144:1 Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. Sworn Member of The Ballistic Order of St John Moses Browning.If you took that 5 digit number from inside the yoke area with the cylinder open, it's an assembly number not a serial number. Look on the barrel flat where the ejector rod docks or on the face of the cylinder for the SN. The official location is on the butt of the gun which your Pach's cover. You'll have to remove them to read it.The 4 digit number breaks down to the last number of the year, followed by the number of days into that year. Mine is 2122 (122 days into 2012... May 2nd, 2012). The 6 digit number is either MMDDYY, DDMMYY, or YYMMDD (I don't remember which). If you don't have the test fir envelope, or box, email S&W CS and they'll tell you.The Kindle version is around $15. As Shaun says, likely 1983...or later. Around that time, S&W switched to a three alpha, up to 4 numeric numbering system like BBBxxxx Here's the lookup table. J Serial Prefix Models: 36, 37, 38, 49, 50.Smith Precollege Programs are open to students entering 9th-12th grade in the fall of 2024. Smith is a residential women’s college. Our Precollege Programs offer a Smith experience for high school students. Review our Codes of Conduct for students and parents/guardians to ensure that this program is the right fit for you. College credit is ...25631 posts · Joined 2012. #5 · Jan 22, 2021. S&W marked the back side of the right grip panel with the serial number from the butt. It was either penciled, scratched or stamped. Your gun was probably penciled and will be hard if not impossible to see. Some folks use a black light or bright light to help. The gun is old so, if it is gone, so ...Type 8. Recorded serial range 62471 - 71467 Parsons, on page 36 of "Smith & Wesson Revolvers" notes that #2 production ceased during 1867 and was not resumed until existing stocks ran out in 1868. It is probable that the Type 8 guns represent the new production at that time. The differences from the previous type are mostly in the smaller parts.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 Model 24.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 ...J. JackHurst Discussion starter. 1 post · Joined 2018. #1 · Jul 24, 2018. I was wondering if anyone would have any information on the date for a S&W Model 36 with a 3" barrel with SN: J872175 The most I could find was that Smith began using the J prefix in the serial number in 1969. 1.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 Model 24.Hunting a serial killer is, according to experts, a fundamentally different type of detective work than any other type of homicide investigation. For decades the top investigators ...laytonj1. July 24, 2013, 05:14 PM. serial number is V 4082xx. While it is a 38 Military & Police, the "V" prefix identifies it as a "Victory" model. They were made during WWII for the military. SN's ran from V1 in 1942 to V769000 in 1944. The grips are not original. Value depends heavily on condition.With 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 …4 days ago · Welcome to the forum amigo, from the Old Pueblo! According to the standard catalog of Smith and Wesson, 4th edition, you 34 was shipped between 1969-1971. Hope this helps. Pain is guaranteed, suffering is up to you. Reactions:Birdhunter6, Oldgungeezerand jonesy814.At a minimum give us the serial number, or at least the 3 letter prefix that forms part of the serial, from the bottom of the metal grip frame, the model number from inside the yoke cut with the cylinder open and the caliber (e.g., .38 S&W Special CTG). Pictures would really help if you can manage that.The concealed hammer with a "grip safety" design was a definate switch up for Smith! 1888 to 1937 (depending upon 1st, 2nd or 3rd model)....Given the partial seriel # you listed, it MAY be a 1st model (1888-1902)! Story has it, that a youngster horse-assing around in those early Smith years latched onto a hammer style and gave it the old pull ...The .38 Smith & Wesson Model Military & Police Model of 1905 is the third of Smith & Wesson's .38 Hand Ejector models. Later models in this series include the .38 Military & Police Victory Model and the S&W Model 10. The Model 1905, as with the other .38 Hand Ejector models, is a six-shot revolver built on the Smith and Wesson K frame, with a swing-out cylinder chambered in .38 Special.In today’s fast-paced world, it’s essential for businesses to efficiently manage their inventory and track product information. One effective way to do this is by utilizing a seria...Welcome to the forum. You will enjoy it, but it will cost you a lot of money when you get the S&W fever. Your serial number range is 1973- 1974. The 2 inch model 10 was made in a square grip and a round grip. The round grip is best for carry, but the square grip fits my hand better for shooting.When it comes to buying or selling heavy equipment, having accurate information about a machine’s history is crucial. One of the most important pieces of information is the serial ...DocZeus said: Greetings, bigsweets! Without pictures, it'll be hard to positively identify your pistol; but, the serial # range indicates it is most probably a .32 Double Action 4th model, manufactured from 1883 to 1909, approximately 239,600 were made. 3" and 3-1/2" barrels were common; if it is indeed a 4th Model, it will have a pinned, round ...Smith & Wesson Model 13. Though also made with in a 3″ round butt configuration, the one I got my hands on is a Model 13-4 with a 4″ barrel and square butt. This model is somewhat lesser known than the Models 10 and 65 but typifies the 4″, K-Frame's quick-handling and balance.However, S&W made 927 steel frame Model 39s in the mid 1950s. 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.The Smith & Wesson Model 63 .22/32 Kit Gun, is built on a stainless-steel J-frame and chambered in 22 Long Rifle. This lightweight revolver is small enough to be carried inside a hunter or fisherman's kit bag, as its name suggests. The Model 63 is compact enough for comfortable carry and perfectly balanced for easy shot placement.Apr 11, 2012 · 7168 posts · Joined 2011. #3 · Apr 12, 2012. Welcome to the forum. As grasshopper said pictures would help very much. Using that serial number and the fact that it is .32 cal and consulting the Standard Catolog of Smith & Wesson it may be a .32 hand ejector Model 30,31. Serial numbers 536685-712953 postwar 1946-1960. Regards,6 posts · Joined 2022. #1 · Apr 7, 2023. Howdy, I recently was given a SW MP 15, the owner couldnt tell me anything about date of manufacture, or model. I'm mostly trying to figure out the twist rate of the barrel without having to take it apart. Let me know if I can provide any extra info, thanks for yalls time.Re: Serial Numbers and dates for a S&W 52-2. by Tim:H11 7/28/2020, 4:45 pm. Wobbley wrote: Early models have an "A" prefix. They were assigned serial blocks within the regular production runs of other pistols. I assume an earlier model is preferred..?? What about a 52-2 with a TZD prefix?SN's ran from 19426 in 1904 to 51126 in 1906. The serial numbers start on page 395. Only certain (later) models give the serial numbers by year, and even that is only approximate. The older models are only a date range. You would have to pay for a "letter" from S&W to get the ship date and other history by serial number.Smith is situated in Northampton, Massachusetts, a quintessential college town. The best way to get a feel for a college—and whether it would be the right fit for you—is to visit. Get acquainted with the campus by taking a guided tour, or visit during one of our special admission events. If you can’t make it to campus, try our virtual tour! · Babalooie. 04-23-2011 04:57 PM. There's a guy selling a pre model 10 with a serial # C11437X. He claims he can tell the frame was made in 1949 by, "Research of available S&W history, little nuances of this particular revolver pretty much sets that date as being accurate.Smith is situated in Northampton, Massachusetts, a quintessential college town. The best way to get a feel for a college—and whether it would be the right fit for you—is to visit. Get acquainted with the campus by taking a guided tour, or visit during one of our special admission events. If you can’t make it to campus, try our virtual tour!The Kindle version is around $15. As Shaun says, likely 1983...or later. Around that time, S&W switched to a three alpha, up to 4 numeric numbering system like BBBxxxx Here's the lookup table. J Serial Prefix Models: 36, 37, 38, 49, 50.outofthebox Discussion starter. 1 post · Joined 2019. #1 · Jun 4, 2019. Can anyone help me on a S & W top break .38 with the serial number 377,5XX What would be the year of manufacture? The range on these were 322,701-539,000, years 1895-1909. Like.S&W Model 41 Serial # Lookup. ... Screenshot of a page from the serial number list of the standard catalog of Smith & Wesson third edition. Attachments. Screenshot_20240424-201445.png. 117.4 KB Views: 11. Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297jonesy814. 21082 posts · Joined 2012. #5 · Dec 24, 2022. Beats me. The dash 1 change was to delete the pinned barrel which occurred in 1982. Model numbers did not always get stamped correctly. Psalms 144:1 Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.Jun 4, 2019 · outofthebox Discussion starter. 1 post · Joined 2019. #1 · Jun 4, 2019. Can anyone help me on a S & W top break .38 with the serial number 377,5XX What would be the year of manufacture? The range on these were …model 37 airweight serial number. Jump to Latest Follow. 10K views 8 replies 6 participants last post by 95Bravo Aug 9, 2022. W. wncshooting Discussion starter. 2 posts · Joined 2011. #1 · Oct 8, 2011. I just aquired a S&W model 37 airweight and I would like to find the date of manufacture. The serial number on the butt of the gun is 77J953 ...Blued and nickel model numbers start with "5" (539, 559) and the stainless steel models start with "6" (639, 659). In the mid 1980s, S&W released two alloy-framed compact versions of the 59 series; the 469 (blued or nickel finish) and 669 (stainless finish). Establishing the form factor that the third gen compacts would follow, these ...Support NRA American Rifleman DONATE. 4/23/2013. Smith & Wesson's .44 Double Action First Model revolver seems to be one of that company's more neglected designs. It tends to be overlooked as ...Finding the Blue Book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth.Jan 13, 2024 · 21102 posts · Joined 2012. #2 · Jan 13, 2024. Welcome to the forum. The serial number is the 8K number on the butt of the grip frame. Other stampings are assembly numbers used to keep fitted parts together through the finishing process or inspectors stamps. Your revolver shipped from the factory in 1975. Nothing is mismatched.Steven Peter Devereux Smith (born 2 June 1989) is an Australian international cricketer and former captain of the Australian national team in all three formats of the game. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Test batsmen since Don Bradman. [4] Smith was a member of the Australian teams that won the 2015 and 2023 Cricket World Cup, the ...Smith Optics sets the standard for high performance sunglasses, goggles and helmets. Smith innovations include the patented Regulator lens ventilation system, distortion-free Tapered Lens Technology, and the versatility of the Slider Series.Aug 12, 2012 · It certainally is an early "pre-28" Highway Patrolman and looks in very servicable shape for its age. It appears to be around 1955, but the only sure way to date the DOB is a letter. At the Tyler, Texas Gun Show this weekend I saw a total of three later model 28-2's , a 6" and two with 4" barrels.Smith (surname) A close-up of a blacksmith at work. Smith became a popular last name for those with this occupation. Smith is an occupational surname [3] originating in England. It is the most prevalent surname in the United Kingdom, [1] [4] the United States, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, [5] and the fifth most common surname in the ...