Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 274

BeornLS · February 20, 2015, 11:37 AM

How about a 17-4 22 long rifle revolver serial number 21K31xx would be curious when it was made.

thanks all!

J A · February 20, 2015, 11:53 AM

Looks like 1977. Please post pictures. There is nothing sweeter than a model 17. JA

Mojave · February 21, 2015, 04:50 AM

I just picked up a cherry 65-2, serial 7D65XXX. It is recessed, but it isn't pinned, which makes me think it was a late -2 transition gun, so probably 1980-1982. Does anyone have any more info?

J A · February 21, 2015, 07:57 AM

Your model 65 looks like it shipped in 1981. 7D10001-9D44500 =1981

Mojave · February 21, 2015, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JA

Your model 65 looks like it shipped in 1981. 7D10001-9D44500 =1981

Thanks!

LC_Smither · February 22, 2015, 02:47 PM

Hey all, I need a bit of help. I recently inherited a nice S&W Model 13-1, 4 inch barrel, serial numbers 286XX both on the frame and the cylinder swing-out, other markings F17, 3, B2, B5, N (in a triangle), J (in a circle).

I looked around quite a bit, I feel confident that this piece was produced between 1974 and 1977. Any additional precision on the date, or details which anyone happens to know, would be very welcome. Thanks in advance!

32nd · February 22, 2015, 03:45 PM

Hello, I am new to The Firing Line today, so please excuse and let me know if I violate any protocols. Found the forum while looking for serial number date, of manufacture.

I have a Model 38, serial number 1J22XXX that I would like to determine year of manufacture. I purchased it used several years ago, have the original blue box, not looking to sell.

Thanks in advance for any courtesies extended,

Jim

laytonj1 · February 22, 2015, 05:58 PM

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S&W Model 13-1, 4 inch barrel, serial numbers 286XX

As I answered in your first post, that is not the serial number. A 13-1 will have will have a "D" in the serial number.
1974 to 1975 = D659902 to D750000
1975 to 1976 = D750001 to D870000
1976 to 1977 = D870001 to D999999
Late 1977 = 2D00001 to 2D80000.

Quote:

serial number 1J22XXX

1983.

Jim

rwhite6479 · February 23, 2015, 05:14 PM

I was able to get my Grandfather's S/W revolver from my mom before she passed away. I would love to know the history of this gun to pass along to my sons and grandchildren, if I live that long, to know when this gun was made. The story I was told when I was a child was my grandfather bough this revolver for $25.00. I would love to know the time frame that his gun was made. The Serial number on the gun is S864XXX. If anyone one needs the other 3 digits please contact me directly. Lastly, although my grandfather bought this gun for $25.00, I wouldn't sell it for $25,000, in the event someone wants to but it, it's not for SALE!

Thanks, Rick

2damnold4this · February 23, 2015, 05:30 PM

You might want to post this in the S&W lookup thread in the revolver forum. A picture would also be helpful.

Jim Watson · February 23, 2015, 05:32 PM

You have a Smith & Wesson Military & Police revolver made sometime shortly after WWII, 1945-1948.

List price the next year, 1949, was $55.50 so I assume Grandpa bought his second hand at some later date.

Sevens · February 23, 2015, 05:47 PM

If you contact the S&W historian Roy Jinks and send him this info along with $50, he will return a history letter on your revolver that gives you some information on the model itself and a production history of it, and then he will also include the date that S&W shipped it and where they sent it and he will also include the features that particular revolver was outfitted with when it was shipped. Expect 4-6 weeks to get this letter.

I did it for my 1921 version of the (basically) same revolver. Mine was shipped to a hardware store in Huntington, WV!

**Frank Ettin** · February 23, 2015, 07:59 PM

Moving to the S&W Serial Number Thread.

johnm1 · February 23, 2015, 09:42 PM

Beautiful Gun. Would like to know the year of manufacture. 5K817xx

thanks

laytonj1 · February 24, 2015, 04:39 PM

Quote:

The Serial number on the gun is S864XXX.

SN's ran from S811120 in 1945 to S999999 in 1948.

Quote:

Would like to know the year of manufacture. 5K817xx

5K817xx = 1974.

Jim

michaelcj · March 1, 2015, 01:37 PM

Thanks to all with the info and time. Two Model 10s Dates Please?

10-7 2" square 3D617xx

10-5 square frame basis for my old PPC 2D038xx

Mike

laytonj1 · March 1, 2015, 01:51 PM

Quote:

10-7 2" square 3D617xx

10-5 square frame basis for my old PPC 2D038xx

3D617xx = 1978/79.
2D038xx = 1977.

Jim

michaelcj · March 1, 2015, 04:03 PM

Thanks Jim…. brand new #10 when Davis built my PPC.

Mike

2ndsojourn · March 5, 2015, 10:57 AM

Last nite I picked up my new to me Model 19-3 serial # 9K16488. Like new in box w/ papers. Doesn't have the diamond cut insert stocks. All I can find is after 1968 and pre-1976? Born on date??

Sevens · March 5, 2015, 04:24 PM

My book shows 9K1001-9K99999 is all 1976. Not before, not after, but 1976.

If it's like new and in the box with the papers and goodies, maybe you can justify the $50 for a Roy Jinks letter? I find the letter to be fascinating, not for the specific date quite so much, but especially for the part where he tells you where Smith & Wesson shipped the gun. I think that is really very cool.

2ndsojourn · March 5, 2015, 07:52 PM

Thanks. I'll think about the letter to Mr jinks.

VikingCodger · March 6, 2015, 12:53 PM

Hello Everyone!

I have what I think is a S&W Model 19 .357 with a 2 1/2 barrel that I bought second hand in the mid 70's. Serial # 5K721XX. Can you tell me if it is a Model 19?

Thanks!

Sevens · March 6, 2015, 02:15 PM

Serial number says it is a 1973 build date. For a gun of that vintage, the model number should be stamped on the frame where the yoke (which holds the cylinder and swings out) meets the frame when the cylinder is closed.

It should say Model 19-3.

VikingCodger · March 6, 2015, 02:44 PM

Okay, thanks! I can see now where it says "Mod 19-3" So, I guess it is a 3 inch model. I don't get how it is a 3" since I've measured it several times and never even come close to 3". More like 2 3/8" actual.

Sevens · March 6, 2015, 04:40 PM

Haha, no, the dash-3 does not reference barrel length. The dash-3 denotes an engineering change where S&W elected to call it a slightly different version than the previous version.

Engineering changes (dash numbers as we call them) simply do NOT fit any rigid system, S&W tends to change them when they wish and often not following precedent. Sometimes it is a head-scratcher. However, if you know a particular gun is a "model 19-3" then there are certain things associated with 19-3's that you can count on being evident on the revolver in question.

Barrel length? Measure from the muzzle to the rearmost barrel that comes through the frame and meets the cylinder, that is your barrel length. 2.5" was available on the 19-3.

February 20, 2015, 11:53 AM	#6827
J A Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Location: The Hawkeye State Posts: 191	17-4 ship date Looks like 1977. Please post pictures. There is nothing sweeter than a model 17. JA

February 21, 2015, 07:57 AM	#6829
J A Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Location: The Hawkeye State Posts: 191	Mojave Your model 65 looks like it shipped in 1981. 7D10001-9D44500 =1981

February 22, 2015, 02:47 PM	#6831
LC_Smither Junior Member Join Date: February 19, 2015 Posts: 2	When was this Model 13-1 made? Hey all, I need a bit of help. I recently inherited a nice S&W Model 13-1, 4 inch barrel, serial numbers 286XX both on the frame and the cylinder swing-out, other markings F17, 3, B2, B5, N (in a triangle), J (in a circle). I looked around quite a bit, I feel confident that this piece was produced between 1974 and 1977. Any additional precision on the date, or details which anyone happens to know, would be very welcome. Thanks in advance!

February 22, 2015, 03:45 PM	#6832
32nd Junior Member Join Date: February 22, 2015 Posts: 1	S&W Model 38 serial number help Hello, I am new to The Firing Line today, so please excuse and let me know if I violate any protocols. Found the forum while looking for serial number date, of manufacture. I have a Model 38, serial number 1J22XXX that I would like to determine year of manufacture. I purchased it used several years ago, have the original blue box, not looking to sell. Thanks in advance for any courtesies extended, Jim Last edited by 32nd; February 22, 2015 at 03:56 PM.

February 23, 2015, 05:14 PM	#6834
rwhite6479 Junior Member Join Date: February 23, 2015 Posts: 1	38 Special Revolver Serial Numbers I was able to get my Grandfather's S/W revolver from my mom before she passed away. I would love to know the history of this gun to pass along to my sons and grandchildren, if I live that long, to know when this gun was made. The story I was told when I was a child was my grandfather bough this revolver for $25.00. I would love to know the time frame that his gun was made. The Serial number on the gun is S864XXX. If anyone one needs the other 3 digits please contact me directly. Lastly, although my grandfather bought this gun for $25.00, I wouldn't sell it for $25,000, in the event someone wants to but it, it's not for SALE! Thanks, Rick

February 20, 2015, 11:37 AM	#6826
BeornLS Member Join Date: October 26, 2005 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 52	How about a 17-4 22 long rifle revolver serial number 21K31xx would be curious when it was made. thanks all!

February 21, 2015, 04:50 AM	#6828
Mojave Member Join Date: June 11, 2011 Posts: 68	I just picked up a cherry 65-2, serial 7D65XXX. It is recessed, but it isn't pinned, which makes me think it was a late -2 transition gun, so probably 1980-1982. Does anyone have any more info?

February 23, 2015, 05:30 PM	#6835
2damnold4this Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 2009 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 2,526	You might want to post this in the S&W lookup thread in the revolver forum. A picture would also be helpful.

February 23, 2015, 05:32 PM	#6836
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,543	You have a Smith & Wesson Military & Police revolver made sometime shortly after WWII, 1945-1948. List price the next year, 1949, was $55.50 so I assume Grandpa bought his second hand at some later date.

February 23, 2015, 05:47 PM	#6837
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	If you contact the S&W historian Roy Jinks and send him this info along with $50, he will return a history letter on your revolver that gives you some information on the model itself and a production history of it, and then he will also include the date that S&W shipped it and where they sent it and he will also include the features that particular revolver was outfitted with when it was shipped. Expect 4-6 weeks to get this letter. I did it for my 1921 version of the (basically) same revolver. Mine was shipped to a hardware store in Huntington, WV! __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

February 23, 2015, 07:59 PM	#6838
Frank Ettin Staff Join Date: November 23, 2005 Location: California - San Francisco Posts: 9,471	Moving to the S&W Serial Number Thread. __________________ "It is long been a principle of ours that one is no more armed because he has possession of a firearm than he is a musician because he owns a piano. There is no point in having a gun if you are not capable of using it skillfully." -- Jeff Cooper

February 23, 2015, 09:42 PM	#6839
johnm1 Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 652	18-3 Combat Masterpiece Beautiful Gun. Would like to know the year of manufacture. 5K817xx thanks __________________ John M. Mesa, AZ

March 1, 2015, 01:37 PM	#6841
michaelcj Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2011 Location: Lopez Island, WA Posts: 279	Thanks to all with the info and time. Two Model 10s Dates Please? 10-7 2" square 3D617xx 10-5 square frame basis for my old PPC 2D038xx Mike

March 1, 2015, 04:03 PM	#6843
michaelcj Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2011 Location: Lopez Island, WA Posts: 279	Thanks Jim…. brand new #10 when Davis built my PPC. Mike

March 5, 2015, 10:57 AM	#6844
2ndsojourn Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,416	Last nite I picked up my new to me Model 19-3 serial # 9K16488. Like new in box w/ papers. Doesn't have the diamond cut insert stocks. All I can find is after 1968 and pre-1976? Born on date??

March 5, 2015, 04:24 PM	#6845
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	My book shows 9K1001-9K99999 is all 1976. Not before, not after, but 1976. If it's like new and in the box with the papers and goodies, maybe you can justify the $50 for a Roy Jinks letter? I find the letter to be fascinating, not for the specific date quite so much, but especially for the part where he tells you where Smith & Wesson shipped the gun. I think that is really very cool. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

March 5, 2015, 07:52 PM	#6846
2ndsojourn Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,416	Thanks. I'll think about the letter to Mr jinks.

March 6, 2015, 12:53 PM	#6847
VikingCodger Junior Member Join Date: March 6, 2015 Posts: 2	Hello Everyone! I have what I think is a S&W Model 19 .357 with a 2 1/2 barrel that I bought second hand in the mid 70's. Serial # 5K721XX. Can you tell me if it is a Model 19? Thanks!

March 6, 2015, 02:15 PM	#6848
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	Serial number says it is a 1973 build date. For a gun of that vintage, the model number should be stamped on the frame where the yoke (which holds the cylinder and swings out) meets the frame when the cylinder is closed. It should say Model 19-3. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

March 6, 2015, 02:44 PM	#6849
VikingCodger Junior Member Join Date: March 6, 2015 Posts: 2	Okay, thanks! I can see now where it says "Mod 19-3" So, I guess it is a 3 inch model. I don't get how it is a 3" since I've measured it several times and never even come close to 3". More like 2 3/8" actual.

March 6, 2015, 04:40 PM	#6850
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	Haha, no, the dash-3 does not reference barrel length. The dash-3 denotes an engineering change where S&W elected to call it a slightly different version than the previous version. Engineering changes (dash numbers as we call them) simply do NOT fit any rigid system, S&W tends to change them when they wish and often not following precedent. Sometimes it is a head-scratcher. However, if you know a particular gun is a "model 19-3" then there are certain things associated with 19-3's that you can count on being evident on the revolver in question. Barrel length? Measure from the muzzle to the rearmost barrel that comes through the frame and meets the cylinder, that is your barrel length. 2.5" was available on the 19-3. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.