Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 268

cj21072 · September 30, 2014, 11:18 AM

Just saw a S&W 32 HE on the S&W Forum that appeared to be in excellent condition. I did notice though that the caliber was not clearly stamped on the barrel. Was that normal or was it stamped somewhere else?

laytonj1 · September 30, 2014, 04:15 PM

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I did notice though that the caliber was not clearly stamped on the barrel. Was that normal or was it stamped somewhere else?

According to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, most examples had no barrel markings at all. So, the answer would be yes, it's normal.

Jim

WVsig · October 16, 2014, 12:01 PM

Model 28 Serial Number N124XX Does 1970 sound correct?

Sevens · October 16, 2014, 12:29 PM

If it is indeed a FIVE digit SN and you didn't inadvertently forget one X, then I would say 1970 does sound likely. The table says N1 through N60000 were all 1970-1972, so 1970 would seem likely for your revolver.

Coach53 · October 17, 2014, 07:28 PM

Can someone date my 357 6 inch barrel 15-5 serial number AFD8xxx.

laytonj1 · October 19, 2014, 07:40 PM

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15-5 serial number AFD8xxx

1984.
BTW, a model 15 would be a 38 special.

Jim

Coach53 · October 19, 2014, 09:31 PM

Jim, thanks for the info.

MiGS_ · October 20, 2014, 10:24 AM

Model 60 (no dash) 2"
R1607XX

Model 64-2 2"
7D276XX

Thanks

laytonj1 · October 20, 2014, 07:55 PM

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Model 60 (no dash) 2"
R1607XX

Model 64-2 2"
7D276XX

SN's ran from R100000 in 1974 to R190000 in 1977.

7D276XX = 1981.

Jim

xotech · October 28, 2014, 07:46 PM

Didn't buy it...thanks anyways!

Gmannn · October 30, 2014, 02:51 PM

I am trying to get a date of manufacture on a S&W 44 special CTG. The ser. # is
574 and was a service revolver owned and used by a friends grandfather in the portland Maine police department for many years - From 1905 to 1940. Condition by the looks of photos seems well cared for, with some patches of blue compromised and I understand it to be in full working order. Appears to be a very nice family heirloom. Any other info and impressions would be appreciated.
I assume it would be in the broad range of $1000-2000.
I'm new to the forum but will try and post pictures if I can but they are in a funky format.
Thank you

paskylark · October 30, 2014, 07:20 PM

You can email Smith and Wesson and they will give you the exact date of manufacture for free

Newgunguy · October 30, 2014, 07:25 PM

Mod 649 .38spcl. ALW1xxx. Thanks

laytonj1 · October 30, 2014, 10:00 PM

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S&W 44 special CTG. The ser. # is 574

44 Hand Ejector 1st Model, also known as the Triple Lock. Serial number dates it to 1908. Value can range from ~$1k in good to $5K+ in excellent.

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Mod 649 .38spcl. ALW1xxx

~1985/86.

Jim

Gmannn · October 31, 2014, 08:03 AM

Thanks for the info

f75gunslinger · October 31, 2014, 10:08 AM

After finding your forum through a search..I registered to ask a question in this thread, and for future learning. So on to my question....I'm looking at a S&W .38 m&p revolver,and was trying to figure out how old it was. It's numbered 1529xx on the butt, and under the crane is 14437. Any help you guys can give would be greatly appreciated.

Sevens · October 31, 2014, 01:21 PM

First, ensure that you've got the right serial number on these old ones by checking all three places it should appear. On the bottom of the grip frame/butt, on the underside of the barrel just over the ejector rod and also on the breech-end of the cylinder where you can see it when loading rounds in to the chambers.

It is likely going to be that six digit 1529xx you reported. If that's it, it should be a .38 Hand Ejector Military & Police Model of 1905, 3rd Change, and yours seems low in the number range for that series which was made between 1909 and 1915. The book claims that 94,803 of these were built.

The other number is of little use now, was helpful inside S&W when it was made.

f75gunslinger · October 31, 2014, 02:30 PM

Thank you so much for the info...I'll have another look at it.

mjeter · November 1, 2014, 11:30 AM

I'm looking for the age of my 686-6 with SN CTR6Xxx, can someone help? Thanks!

hoytinak · November 2, 2014, 02:19 PM

Model 64 4" no dash
# D597092
Thanks!

Sevens · November 2, 2014, 02:41 PM

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I'm looking for the age of my 686-6 with SN CTR6Xxx, can someone help? Thanks!

Most often, we look this SN's up in the appendix of a phenomenal reference book, The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson by Jim Supica and Richard Nahas. This book is currently on it's 3rd Edition (2007) and if they publish a 4th, I'll pay pre-order hardcover price for the beast, I want a new one soooooo much.

However... the one I do have is only the 2nd Edition.

As such, it cuts off at it's publish date of 2001.

Tells me that the 686-5 was released in 2001. If yours is a dash-6, it's post-2001 and I can't help more than that. 3rd Edition would help, sorry.

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Model 64 4" no dash
# D597092
Thanks!

1973-1974, going by the numbers... 1974 seems more likely.
But I'm finding yet another head-scratcher... the appendix suggests only Models 10, 12, 13, 14 and 45 had the D serial number prefix. Is it possible that it's a 1D or 2D prefix?

Terrific revolver, I've got one also but mine is a dash-5 from 1992. Love it for sure.

Heavy or tapered barrel?

hoytinak · November 2, 2014, 02:46 PM

Thanks for the info! I'm positive there's nothing in front of that "D" so you got me...I don't know revolvers very well and thinking about trading for this one. It's a 4" tapered pinned barrel.

Sevens · November 2, 2014, 02:51 PM

I hit you up in the other thread, but I can only say...

I am a revolver guy! And if I didn't already have a bunch of K-frames... but knowing what I know now... I would trade a lot of other different stuff to get a good one.

For me, cylinder timing is more important than almost any other aspect of one of these. Check Jim March's excellent "revolver check-out" guide to learn how to interview the gun before you buy it.

I can't imagine you'd have a stitch of regret after getting one of these as long as the function checks pass.

jingdh836 · November 5, 2014, 04:22 PM

Smith & Wesson 629-1 .44 Mag
AYM9xxx. Thanks

laytonj1 · November 5, 2014, 05:38 PM

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Smith & Wesson 629-1 .44 Mag
AYM9xxx.

1988.

Jim

September 30, 2014, 11:18 AM	#6676
cj21072 Junior Member Join Date: September 24, 2014 Posts: 5	S&W 32 HE Just saw a S&W 32 HE on the S&W Forum that appeared to be in excellent condition. I did notice though that the caliber was not clearly stamped on the barrel. Was that normal or was it stamped somewhere else?

October 16, 2014, 12:01 PM	#6678
WVsig Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2010 Location: NC Posts: 5,309	Model 28 Serial Number N124XX Does 1970 sound correct? __________________ -The right to be left alone is the most comprehensive of rights, and the right most valued by free people.-Louis Brandeis -Its a tool box... I don't care you put the tools in for the job that's all... -Sam from Ronin -It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle

October 16, 2014, 12:29 PM	#6679
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	If it is indeed a FIVE digit SN and you didn't inadvertently forget one X, then I would say 1970 does sound likely. The table says N1 through N60000 were all 1970-1972, so 1970 would seem likely for your revolver. __________________ *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.

October 17, 2014, 07:28 PM	#6680
Coach53 Junior Member Join Date: September 21, 2014 Posts: 2	357 mag Can someone date my 357 6 inch barrel 15-5 serial number AFD8xxx.

October 28, 2014, 07:46 PM	#6685
xotech Junior Member Join Date: February 10, 2006 Posts: 6	Didn't buy it...thanks anyways! Last edited by xotech; October 30, 2014 at 03:16 PM. Reason: Didn't buy it...thanks anyways.

October 19, 2014, 09:31 PM	#6682
Coach53 Junior Member Join Date: September 21, 2014 Posts: 2	Jim, thanks for the info.

October 20, 2014, 10:24 AM	#6683
MiGS_ Junior Member Join Date: April 18, 2013 Posts: 9	Model 60 (no dash) 2" R1607XX Model 64-2 2" 7D276XX Thanks

October 30, 2014, 02:51 PM	#6686
Gmannn Junior Member Join Date: October 29, 2014 Posts: 4	I am trying to get a date of manufacture on a S&W 44 special CTG. The ser. # is 574 and was a service revolver owned and used by a friends grandfather in the portland Maine police department for many years - From 1905 to 1940. Condition by the looks of photos seems well cared for, with some patches of blue compromised and I understand it to be in full working order. Appears to be a very nice family heirloom. Any other info and impressions would be appreciated. I assume it would be in the broad range of $1000-2000. I'm new to the forum but will try and post pictures if I can but they are in a funky format. Thank you

October 30, 2014, 07:20 PM	#6687
paskylark Junior Member Join Date: August 16, 2014 Posts: 1	You can email Smith and Wesson and they will give you the exact date of manufacture for free

October 30, 2014, 07:25 PM	#6688
Newgunguy Junior Member Join Date: October 28, 2014 Posts: 1	Mod 649 Mod 649 .38spcl. ALW1xxx. Thanks

October 31, 2014, 08:03 AM	#6690
Gmannn Junior Member Join Date: October 29, 2014 Posts: 4	Thanks for the info

October 31, 2014, 10:08 AM	#6691
f75gunslinger Junior Member Join Date: October 31, 2014 Posts: 2	After finding your forum through a search..I registered to ask a question in this thread, and for future learning. So on to my question....I'm looking at a S&W .38 m&p revolver,and was trying to figure out how old it was. It's numbered 1529xx on the butt, and under the crane is 14437. Any help you guys can give would be greatly appreciated. Last edited by f75gunslinger; October 31, 2014 at 10:20 AM.

October 31, 2014, 01:21 PM	#6692
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	First, ensure that you've got the right serial number on these old ones by checking all three places it should appear. On the bottom of the grip frame/butt, on the underside of the barrel just over the ejector rod and also on the breech-end of the cylinder where you can see it when loading rounds in to the chambers. It is likely going to be that six digit 1529xx you reported. If that's it, it should be a .38 Hand Ejector Military & Police Model of 1905, 3rd Change, and yours seems low in the number range for that series which was made between 1909 and 1915. The book claims that 94,803 of these were built. The other number is of little use now, was helpful inside S&W when it was made. __________________ *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.

October 31, 2014, 02:30 PM	#6693
f75gunslinger Junior Member Join Date: October 31, 2014 Posts: 2	Thank you so much for the info...I'll have another look at it.

November 1, 2014, 11:30 AM	#6694
mjeter Junior Member Join Date: July 14, 2010 Posts: 1	Smith and Wesson 686 age I'm looking for the age of my 686-6 with SN CTR6Xxx, can someone help? Thanks!

November 2, 2014, 02:19 PM	#6695
hoytinak Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,721	Model 64 4" no dash # D597092 Thanks!

November 2, 2014, 02:46 PM	#6697
hoytinak Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,721	Thanks for the info! I'm positive there's nothing in front of that "D" so you got me...I don't know revolvers very well and thinking about trading for this one. It's a 4" tapered pinned barrel.

November 2, 2014, 02:51 PM	#6698
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	I hit you up in the other thread, but I can only say... I am a revolver guy! And if I didn't already have a bunch of K-frames... but knowing what I know now... I would trade a lot of other different stuff to get a good one. For me, cylinder timing is more important than almost any other aspect of one of these. Check Jim March's excellent "revolver check-out" guide to learn how to interview the gun before you buy it. I can't imagine you'd have a stitch of regret after getting one of these as long as the function checks pass. __________________ *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.

November 5, 2014, 04:22 PM	#6699
jingdh836 Junior Member Join Date: November 5, 2014 Posts: 1	Smith & Wesson 629-1 .44 Mag Smith & Wesson 629-1 .44 Mag AYM9xxx. Thanks