92 S&W CTGE. Serial # I188xxx

Lounan · May 9, 2010, 08:53 AM

I recently inherited this revolver and was told my grandfather carried it while chief of police in a small midwestern town 80+ years ago. Is it possible to get info on something this old?

Bill DeShivs · May 9, 2010, 01:09 PM

Only if you give accurate information!
I can guarantee it doesn't say "92 S&W." More likely .32.
Post pictures and we can tell you more.

Archie · June 2, 2010, 05:12 PM

The serial number beginning with "I" may indicate it is an "I" frame. The "I" frame was a precurser to the "J" frame and was essentially a small frame revolver in either .22 long rifle or .32 S&W (Long).

The "I" frames date from the early part of the last century and were popular for their convenient size and weight.

We have now exhausted my information.

I must confess, when I saw the title "92 S&W CTGE" I was wondering when the riot would form in preparation for being the first to buy one.

RJay · June 2, 2010, 07:55 PM

So far AIK ( and there is a lot I don't know ) S&W issued no serial numbers with an I prefix, I frame, M frame, J frame or what ever.

James K · June 2, 2010, 08:09 PM

In fact, S&W issued no serial numbers with letter prefixes or suffixes before the Victory Model. It was post-war before they began to use letters to distinguish models by serial number. Before that a given serial number could appear on any of a dozen or more different guns.

I am almost certain that that "I" should be a "1".

Jim

May 9, 2010, 08:53 AM	#1
Lounan Junior Member Join Date: May 9, 2010 Posts: 1	92 S&W CTGE. Serial # I188xxx I recently inherited this revolver and was told my grandfather carried it while chief of police in a small midwestern town 80+ years ago. Is it possible to get info on something this old?

May 9, 2010, 01:09 PM	#2
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,981	Only if you give accurate information! I can guarantee it doesn't say "92 S&W." More likely .32. Post pictures and we can tell you more. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

June 2, 2010, 05:12 PM	#3
Archie Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2000 Location: Hastings, Nebrasksa - the Hear Posts: 2,209	"I" frame? The serial number beginning with "I" may indicate it is an "I" frame. The "I" frame was a precurser to the "J" frame and was essentially a small frame revolver in either .22 long rifle or .32 S&W (Long). The "I" frames date from the early part of the last century and were popular for their convenient size and weight. We have now exhausted my information. I must confess, when I saw the title "92 S&W CTGE" I was wondering when the riot would form in preparation for being the first to buy one. __________________ There ain't no free lunch, except Jesus. Archie Check out updated journal at http://oldmanmontgomery.wordpress.com/

June 2, 2010, 07:55 PM	#4
RJay Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,936	So far AIK ( and there is a lot I don't know ) S&W issued no serial numbers with an I prefix, I frame, M frame, J frame or what ever.

June 2, 2010, 08:09 PM	#5
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	In fact, S&W issued no serial numbers with letter prefixes or suffixes before the Victory Model. It was post-war before they began to use letters to distinguish models by serial number. Before that a given serial number could appear on any of a dozen or more different guns. I am almost certain that that "I" should be a "1". Jim