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. 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. Go to the S&W website and find the contacts. Send them an email with description & serial number. I did that with a 1980s production J-Frame and received a nice email the next day telling me the month range and exact year it left the factory. Wenige wissen wie viel man wissen muss um zu wissen wie wenig man weiss.Jun 16, 2011 · 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 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.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. 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 ...The serial number is 12K3XXX. Could someone tell me what year was produced?. Look for the full serial number of the gun - including all letters and numbers - in the back section of the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson book. How to identify the production date of Smith & Wesson pistols. Smith and Wesson serial numbers. I have an opportunity to purchase a very nice nickel S&W 27-2. However, the serial number on the crane doesn’t look even close to the NXXXXXX serial number on the frame. It is a 5-digit number with the capital letter L under the last number XXXXX. and then the capital letter F followed by a 2-digit number FXX under that at a slight upward angle.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 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.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. 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 ...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 answer is yes. The serial number can tell you the range of dates that the gun was made, and the specific year. Once you’ve determined the model, go on the manufacturer’s website to find which year the gun was made, from the digits following the dash. In this instance, 331-12345 was manufactured in the year 2007Look at the lable on the box to the right of the serial# ther is a 4 digit number this is you born on date 1st number represent the year of manufacture the last 3 digits is the day made mine is 7051 wich represents Feb 20, 2007.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.I have an opportunity to purchase a very nice nickel S&W 27-2. However, the serial number on the crane doesn’t look even close to the NXXXXXX serial number on the frame. It is a 5-digit number with the capital letter L under the last number XXXXX. and then the capital letter F followed by a 2-digit number FXX under that at a slight upward angle.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 DatabaseHi! I just purchased my second Smith & Wesson 45 today, used from my local gun shop. It’s a M&P 45c SKU 109308 with a HAB serial number. I’m unable to find and info on it by looking up by serial number.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. Jul 26, 2016 · My research would indicate the "S" prefix series of the K Frame Post War M&Ps were started sometime in 1945 or 1946 and ended when the “C” prefix series started in March 1948. The first serial number was S 811,120 and the last was S 999,999. Which means that 188,879 S&W M&Ps were manufactured with the “S” prefix. Jul 3, 2017 · 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. 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.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.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. 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. In 1953 Browning added an alpha prefix to the serial number to differentiate between Lightweight and Standardweight guns. Year std.12 lt.Wt. 12 1953H1-H6600 L1-L4450 1954H6601-H39700 L4451-L45250 1955H39701-H83450 L45251-L83600 1956H83451-H100000 L83601-L99877 1956M1-M35250 G1-G35450 1957M35251-M86300 G35451-G85950 In 1953 Browning added an alpha prefix to the serial number to differentiate between Lightweight and Standardweight guns. Year std.12 lt.Wt. 12 1953H1-H6600 L1-L4450 1954H6601-H39700 L4451-L45250 1955H39701-H83450 L45251-L83600 1956H83451-H100000 L83601-L99877 1956M1-M35250 G1-G35450 1957M35251-M86300 G35451-G85950Look 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 ...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.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. 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.Mar 8, 2019 · Smith and Wesson just issued a safety alert regarding recent production M&P 15-22 rifles and pistols. According to the safety alert some M&P 15-22 bolts may be out of spec. They have issued a PDF and a video to help you find out if your M&P 15-22 is affected. The safety alert applies to ALL models of M&P15-22 rifles and pistols manufactured ... 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 ...Jul 3, 2017 · 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. 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.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 ...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.Apr 12, 2017 · 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 28, 2018 · 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 ... Manufacture Year by Serial Number "K" Frame Revolvers - 1899 to 1983: (Years/Serial Number Range) Pre-War Years: ... Smith & Wesson M&P Revolver - Model 10Smith & 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. 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 DatabaseMar 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. 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 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 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 ... 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.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.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.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 have an opportunity to purchase a very nice nickel S&W 27-2. However, the serial number on the crane doesn’t look even close to the NXXXXXX serial number on the frame. It is a 5-digit number with the capital letter L under the last number XXXXX. and then the capital letter F followed by a 2-digit number FXX under that at a slight upward angle.Apr 12, 2017 · 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 ... Jan 22, 2018 · 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. Manufacture Year by Serial Number "K" Frame Revolvers - 1899 to 1983: (Years/Serial Number Range) Pre-War Years: ... Smith & Wesson M&P Revolver - Model 10Your 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,Manufacture Year by Serial Number "K" Frame Revolvers - 1899 to 1983: (Years/Serial Number Range) Pre-War Years: ... Smith & Wesson M&P Revolver - Model 10 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 28, 2018 · 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 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. I 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.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. Jan 20, 2018 · Factory-installed swivels are always 1/10” forward of center. The pre-war serial # on the butt reads with barrel to the right including I frame serial numbers on the fore strap. After WW II the serial # reads with barrel to the left (except for serial numbers on the fore strap thru 1957). Pre-War serial #s are centered on the butt unless ... 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 ...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.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 answer is yes. The serial number can tell you the range of dates that the gun was made, and the specific year. Once you’ve determined the model, go on the manufacturer’s website to find which year the gun was made, from the digits following the dash. In this instance, 331-12345 was manufactured in the year 2007Above 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.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.Smith & Wesson obtained exclusive rights to use this . Serial numbers for the First and .2008-9-26  Smith dates, model numbers and SNs . The best thing that a Smith&Wesson enthusiast can . '559y53' doesn't appear to be a serial number for a .2012-4-30  smith and wesson serial number search, . smith wesson serial numbers. 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.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 ...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. 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 ...Go to the S&W website and find the contacts. Send them an email with description & serial number. I did that with a 1980s production J-Frame and received a nice email the next day telling me the month range and exact year it left the factory. Wenige wissen wie viel man wissen muss um zu wissen wie wenig man weiss.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: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.Look at the lable on the box to the right of the serial# ther is a 4 digit number this is you born on date 1st number represent the year of manufacture the last 3 digits is the day made mine is 7051 wich represents Feb 20, 2007.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 Jul 3, 2017 · 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.
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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 ...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 ...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).It's a Model 1905 M&P 4th change Hand Ejector in .38 Special. It has been renickeled and had the grips replaced, but I bought it as a shooter more than anything. The action is still as crisp as ever and the bore is nice too! My questions are: 1. What is the approximate year of manufacture? The serial number is 386xxx.Mar 8, 2019 · Smith and Wesson just issued a safety alert regarding recent production M&P 15-22 rifles and pistols. According to the safety alert some M&P 15-22 bolts may be out of spec. They have issued a PDF and a video to help you find out if your M&P 15-22 is affected. The safety alert applies to ALL models of M&P15-22 rifles and pistols manufactured ... 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 ...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. My research would indicate the "S" prefix series of the K Frame Post War M&Ps were started sometime in 1945 or 1946 and ended when the “C” prefix series started in March 1948. The first serial number was S 811,120 and the last was S 999,999. Which means that 188,879 S&W M&Ps were manufactured with the “S” prefix.Dec 20, 2022 · 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. Oct 16, 2021 · 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 ... 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. In 1953 Browning added an alpha prefix to the serial number to differentiate between Lightweight and Standardweight guns. Year std.12 lt.Wt. 12 1953H1-H6600 L1-L4450 1954H6601-H39700 L4451-L45250 1955H39701-H83450 L45251-L83600 1956H83451-H100000 L83601-L99877 1956M1-M35250 G1-G35450 1957M35251-M86300 G35451-G85950 Identifying features: This is where to look for the model number (not used until around 1957). Sometimes the serial number is here, especially in later models. Earlier models have them here: 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.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 ...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 ...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.The answer is yes. The serial number can tell you the range of dates that the gun was made, and the specific year. Once you’ve determined the model, go on the manufacturer’s website to find which year the gun was made, from the digits following the dash. In this instance, 331-12345 was manufactured in the year 2007The Firing Line Forums > Hogan's Alley > Handguns: The Revolver Forum: Smith and Wesson serial number searchAug 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 Jun 28, 2018 · 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 ... Jan 22, 2018 · 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. .
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