help! how old is my s&w?

codyboyd · January 4, 2009, 12:06 AM

I just got a S&W six shooter passed down to me that belonged to my great-grandpa, so I know it's pretty old, I am just curious if anybody can help me put a year on it. It is a 38 S&W CTG serial number V301xxx.

Thanks!

laytonj1 · January 4, 2009, 12:20 AM

V1 in 1942 to V811119 in 1945.

Jim

curt.45 · January 4, 2009, 12:24 AM

is there a web site that lists that type of info?

redlevel42 · January 4, 2009, 12:34 AM

The V prefix indicates that your gun is a "Victory Model," manufactured during WWII and issued to US and other allied troops.

The S&W forum at www.smith-wessonforum.com is a good place to find such information. They have a FAQ section that I believe includes serial numbers.

Anyone who is even remotely interested in S&W revolvers (or autos, for that matter) should have a copy of the Standard Catalog of Smith&Wesson, 3rd Edition. I found my copy at Barnes and Noble.

laytonj1 · January 4, 2009, 12:35 AM

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is there a web site that lists that type of info?

It all comes from the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson in it's 3rd edition.

Jim

laytonj1 · January 4, 2009, 12:37 AM

Quote:

The S&W forum at www.smith-wessonforum.com is a good place to find such information. They have a FAQ section that I believe includes serial numbers.

Which also comes from the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson.

Jim

curt.45 · January 4, 2009, 12:37 AM

thanks laytonj1

January 4, 2009, 12:06 AM	#1
codyboyd Junior Member Join Date: January 3, 2009 Posts: 2	help! how old is my s&w? I just got a S&W six shooter passed down to me that belonged to my great-grandpa, so I know it's pretty old, I am just curious if anybody can help me put a year on it. It is a 38 S&W CTG serial number V301xxx. Thanks!

January 4, 2009, 12:34 AM	#4
redlevel42 Senior Member Join Date: July 27, 2007 Location: South Georgia Posts: 310	The V prefix indicates that your gun is a "Victory Model," manufactured during WWII and issued to US and other allied troops. The S&W forum at www.smith-wessonforum.com is a good place to find such information. They have a FAQ section that I believe includes serial numbers. Anyone who is even remotely interested in S&W revolvers (or autos, for that matter) should have a copy of the Standard Catalog of Smith&Wesson, 3rd Edition. I found my copy at Barnes and Noble. __________________ Georgia on My Mind

January 4, 2009, 12:20 AM	#2
laytonj1 Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2005 Posts: 4,443	V1 in 1942 to V811119 in 1945. Jim

January 4, 2009, 12:24 AM	#3
curt.45 Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2008 Location: Fort Wayne Ind. Posts: 866	is there a web site that lists that type of info?

January 4, 2009, 12:37 AM	#7
curt.45 Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2008 Location: Fort Wayne Ind. Posts: 866	thanks laytonj1