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Old June 12, 2011, 06:55 PM   #4287
Dave Anderson
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I was curious the date of my S&W 15 .38. The numbers on the yoke do not make any sense so I don't know the 15-? model number. The serial number is K 2959XX. Thanks!

David

My reference indicates it was made in 1957. The serial number range in 1957 was from K288989 to K317822.

It was in 1957 that S&W began stamping model numbers on their revolvers. Generally this started in mid-year but with some minor differences in the exact date depending on model. Revolvers made in 1957 may or may not have model numbers stamped depending on the month/day on which they were made.

I'm not sure what you mean about the yoke numbers not making sense. Those numbers could also be parts inventory numbers used during the assembly process. I'd be interested to know if your revolver is actually stamped Model 15, as it would help to pinpoint at what serial number the model stamping commenced.

Edit to add, this was typed and sent before I saw laytonj1 had already replied.
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