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Old January 12, 2009, 09:07 AM   #876
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That 686-5 is a 2000 model.
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Old January 12, 2009, 05:39 PM   #877
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Thanks for the info on the S&W, I appreciate it.

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Old January 12, 2009, 09:13 PM   #878
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When I open the cylinder there is a 10-6 number and on the butt of the gun the Serial # C659xxx

Also I've seen some really nice aftermarket grips (hogue/pachmayr) that I might want to add. What size frame do I have? I think K but I'm not 100%
1963/64 and it's a "K" frame. As for the finish... ?????

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so i have an old smith and wesson with the serial # of 13085 with a star after the numbers, on the barrel it says 44 special CTG and the other side of the barrel has a bunch of patent #s. the gun is nikel. from everything ive seen reaserching online i think it is a triple lock but im not sure.
Pixs help, but the serial number and caliber would make it a .44 Hand Ejector 1st Model (Triple Lock) made in 1913. The "star" suffix indicates it went back to the factory for repair and/or refinish.

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Old January 12, 2009, 09:23 PM   #879
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thanks jim, i had found awhile ago that it went back due to the star designation. will smith and wesson clean it upo again if i asked them? im not really interested in selling the gun but would love for it to look a little better so i can frame it and hang it on the wall. the gun has quite the history so im told by the person who gave it to me
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Old January 12, 2009, 09:28 PM   #880
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Thanks for the info!
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Old January 12, 2009, 09:29 PM   #881
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will smith and wesson clean it upo again if i asked them?
That old, I doubt it. But you could still call and ask. Unless the finish is pretty bad I would not mess with it.
BTW, S&W stopped using the star designation for factory refinish/rework back in the 50's/early 60's.

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Old January 13, 2009, 12:47 AM   #882
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Hey all,
I have a S&W .38 Special J-frame bodyguard snubby that was my grandfather's service revolver. I believe it's a model 38. I'm curious the DOB range.

230XXX

Thanks much
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Old January 13, 2009, 01:59 AM   #883
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I have a S&W Regulation Police chambered in 38S&W but it only has a 3 digit S/N, 7XX. Doesnt have the wood grips, but stag grips in their place. Mostly just wondering its age. Any help would be appreciated... Thanks in advance...

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Old January 13, 2009, 02:00 AM   #884
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I have a S&W .38 Special J-frame bodyguard snubby that was my grandfather's service revolver. I believe it's a model 38. I'm curious the DOB range.

230XXX
Serials numbers ran from 125000 in 1957 to 295000 in 1962.

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Old January 13, 2009, 02:02 AM   #885
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I have a S&W Regulation Police chambered in 38S&W but it only has a 3 digit S/N, 7XX.
Most likely first year - 1917.

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Old January 13, 2009, 02:10 AM   #886
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Thanks Jim , appreciate it...

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Old January 13, 2009, 08:36 AM   #887
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Serials numbers ran from 125000 in 1957 to 295000 in 1962.
Thank you very much for the quick response.
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Old January 13, 2009, 08:29 PM   #888
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ok got a s/w model 10, .38 special, nickel, 5" bbl w/sn d104xxx ex. cond.
can anyone tell me what yr and possible value, gun was my dad's
and he's no longer here with us. would like to know something about it. thanks

is +p ammo any threat to it, can the gun cope with it alright?

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Old January 13, 2009, 09:08 PM   #889
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ok got a s/w model 10, .38 special, nickel, 5" bbl w/sn d104xxx ex. cond. can anyone tell me what yr and possible value, gun was my dad's
and he's no longer here with us. would like to know something about it. thanks

is +p ammo any threat to it, can the gun cope with it alright?
1969. +P is okay. The condition of the nickel (scratches, scuffs, cloudiness)makes a big difference on value but from ~$250 to $400 neighborhood.

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Old January 13, 2009, 09:36 PM   #890
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S&W model 40 nickel s/n LT121X

Guessing 1970 if anyone can confirm. Mint too.
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Old January 13, 2009, 10:32 PM   #891
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Could you look up the date on my Model 66-2 ser. no AJTxxxx? thanks
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Old January 13, 2009, 10:51 PM   #892
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Hi all,
I have recently inherited a couple of my fathers guns and would really appreciate knowing the date of manufacture. The first one is a model 25-2 (.45 acp) serial N758xxx and the second is a 19-3 serial K893xxx. Thanks in advance for any help.
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Old January 14, 2009, 02:05 AM   #893
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S&W model 40 nickel s/n LT121X
Recheck the "LT". Serial numbers for the M40 started at 1 in 1952 to 30160 in 1971 then L1 in 1971 to L9861 in 1974. Get the serial number from the bottom of the grip butt.

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Could you look up the date on my Model 66-2 ser. no AJTxxxx?
1986.

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The first one is a model 25-2 (.45 acp) serial N758xxx and the second is a 19-3 serial K893xxx.
N758XXX = 1980
K893XXX = 1969

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Old January 14, 2009, 06:27 AM   #894
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thanks Jim, appreciate the info.
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Old January 14, 2009, 07:12 AM   #895
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Could you look up the date on my Model 66-2 ser. no AJTxxxx?
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1986.
i have a 66-2, ALDxxxx, that was made late '85

according to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, your AJTxxxx was made between Jul. & Nov. 1985

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Old January 14, 2009, 08:01 AM   #896
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Thanks for the quick response Jim.
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Old January 14, 2009, 10:31 AM   #897
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thanks guys for the quick response!
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Old January 14, 2009, 10:42 AM   #898
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Man. date request

38 S&M CTG Victory revolver
S# V107XXX

Original gun but no lanyard ring.
Thanks in advance.
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Old January 14, 2009, 11:03 AM   #899
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38 S&M CTG Victory revolver
S# V107XXX
I'm not familiar with the S&M cartridge, sounds kinda kinky.

Anyways, your gun was made in September or October of 1942.
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Old January 14, 2009, 11:39 AM   #900
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Funny. My mistake. Thank you.
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