Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 278

kentuckycowboy2 · June 1, 2015, 09:14 AM

Thank you laytonj1 , I had a bit of trouble finding my way back.
John

laytonj1 · June 2, 2015, 05:17 PM

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S&W model 396 s/n CED196X

2000, which was the first year of production.

Jim

Androo44 · June 5, 2015, 04:18 PM

Hi, I have a 16-4 in H&R .32 MAG.
Ser # BFR08**
Do we know the exact year for this one? I think these were 1989-2002?

laytonj1 · June 5, 2015, 08:37 PM

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Ser # BFR08**

Would need the date code off the original box to give you an exact year. Otherwise, looks like 1990.
The -4's ran from 1989 to 1992.

Jim

Sevens · June 5, 2015, 09:50 PM

If you have original factory wood stocks, you might pull them off and look inside for a date stamped in ink. It won't give you the exact born-on date for your 16-4 but it'll give you a date for the stocks and you might reasonably imagine that the revolver's date is near it.

Androo44 · June 7, 2015, 06:37 AM

Thanks for reply.
Unfortunately the original grips are not on it.. It came from a pistol club with 2 Target Grips, and a Hogue slip on grip... Plenty of grips but not the originals. Fortunately the condition of the gun is Excellent and appears to have had little use... which is great. Apparently the Gun was sold to the person I purchased it from as the Club had hardly used it as they concentrated on Air pistol and Rim-fire Disciplines.
My best at 25yds is 184/200, and that's me.. not the gun, so I am very surprised with its accuracy? It appears to be holding its own against the top names in the other centre-fires I have.

I am trying to find out if the Club might still have the box and grips??? Very Hopeful I think...

Thanks again, at least I know its around 1990.

wolf197 · June 14, 2015, 01:38 PM

I just obtained a mod 36 serial J188xxx. Can anyone tell me if I can, or should use +P? And when it use manufactured?

J A · June 14, 2015, 07:46 PM

Your model 36 looks to be a 36-1 variant. It was probably shipped in 1974. Possibly early 1975. I can't give advice about +p ammo. I would not use it if I owned a model 36. Pretty small frame for any more recoil than necessary.
Please post some pictures of the Smith. We like pictures here. JA
PS. Welcome to the forum.

laytonj1 · June 14, 2015, 08:47 PM

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mod 36 serial J188xxx

Serial numbers ran from J100000 in 1973 to J250000 in 1974.
A 36-1 would have a 3" barrel. +P is safe for occasional use as the 36 is a steel frame.

Jim

King Creole · June 15, 2015, 04:45 PM

Good Afternoon

I am looking at a Model 36-1 .38 Special SW with #4573xx.
The weapon is fully engraved, both on the ivory grips as well
as the entire weapon.

Will someone assist me please with the date of mfr?

Thanks

Chris

laytonj1 · June 15, 2015, 06:16 PM

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Model 36-1 .38 Special SW with #4573xx

Assuming there is no "J" prefix with that serial number, serial numbers ran from 295000 in 1962 to 786544 in 1969. The SCSW shows the first year of the 36-1 as 1967 so that would be the likely year of production.

Jim

Tommy Vercetti · June 16, 2015, 02:00 AM

model 65-2 number 7D607xx

laytonj1 · June 17, 2015, 04:35 PM

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model 65-2 number 7D607xx

1981.
SN's ran from 7D10001 to 9D44500 that year.

Jim

coolbreezy · June 19, 2015, 06:57 PM

s&w highway patrolman 28-2 s/n N201xxx. I'm guessing 1976-77? Can anyone give me a date? Thank you.

laytonj1 · June 20, 2015, 09:39 PM

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s&w highway patrolman 28-2 s/n N201xxx.

The N2xxxxx range ran from 1974 to 1977. My guess would be closer to 1974.

Jim

RayMich · June 25, 2015, 05:58 PM

S&W Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman. Purchased new Summer 1977.

Barrel Length: 4"
. . .Serial No.: N2507xx

I would greatly appreciate any info on date manufactured, etc.

Thank you.

laytonj1 · June 25, 2015, 06:21 PM

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Serial No.: N2507xx

The N2xxxxx range ran from 1974 to 1977.

Jim

RayMich · June 25, 2015, 07:25 PM

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The N2xxxxx range ran from 1974 to 1977.

Jim

Thank you, Jim.

Do you know how I might be able to narrow it down further?

laytonj1 · June 26, 2015, 02:53 PM

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Do you know how I might be able to narrow it down further?

Two options:
1. For $50 you can get a history letter on your gun from the S&W historian. It will tell you what day it shipped from the factory, where it shipped to as well as what options it shipped with.
2. Call S&W customer service and they will give you the DOB over the phone for free.

Jim

SMITTI · June 30, 2015, 12:05 AM

Hi,

Lemon squeezer:

Does somebody know the exact production year, is it 1888 or 1889?
The serial number is 100XX.
Thank You!

Nick17 · July 7, 2015, 11:21 PM

I picked up a 629 classic s/n CNZ3*** any info would be appreciated thanks in advance.

laytonj1 · July 8, 2015, 06:32 PM

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629 classic s/n CNZ3***

The SCSW only covers up to 2004. Yours is newer.

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is it 1888 or 1889?

I believe only S&W could answer that.

Jim

Coach Z · July 10, 2015, 08:06 PM

Not much of a wheel gun guy and I was just given this smith.

Serial number 6519XX. Will post a couple pictures

laytonj1 · July 13, 2015, 04:03 PM

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S&W King Super Target?

Never heard of it. Lets see some pictures.

Jim

Coach Z · July 14, 2015, 02:47 PM

June 5, 2015, 04:18 PM	#6928
Androo44 Junior Member Join Date: June 5, 2015 Posts: 2	16-4 Hi, I have a 16-4 in H&R .32 MAG. Ser # BFR08** Do we know the exact year for this one? I think these were 1989-2002?

June 5, 2015, 09:50 PM	#6930
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	If you have original factory wood stocks, you might pull them off and look inside for a date stamped in ink. It won't give you the exact born-on date for your 16-4 but it'll give you a date for the stocks and you might reasonably imagine that the revolver's date is near it. __________________ *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.

June 7, 2015, 06:37 AM	#6931
Androo44 Junior Member Join Date: June 5, 2015 Posts: 2	16-4 Thanks for reply. Unfortunately the original grips are not on it.. It came from a pistol club with 2 Target Grips, and a Hogue slip on grip... Plenty of grips but not the originals. Fortunately the condition of the gun is Excellent and appears to have had little use... which is great. Apparently the Gun was sold to the person I purchased it from as the Club had hardly used it as they concentrated on Air pistol and Rim-fire Disciplines. My best at 25yds is 184/200, and that's me.. not the gun, so I am very surprised with its accuracy? It appears to be holding its own against the top names in the other centre-fires I have. I am trying to find out if the Club might still have the box and grips??? Very Hopeful I think... Thanks again, at least I know its around 1990.

June 14, 2015, 01:38 PM	#6932
wolf197 Junior Member Join Date: June 11, 2015 Posts: 2	S&W Model 36 I just obtained a mod 36 serial J188xxx. Can anyone tell me if I can, or should use +P? And when it use manufactured?

June 14, 2015, 07:46 PM	#6933
J A Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Location: The Hawkeye State Posts: 191	Wolf197 Your model 36 looks to be a 36-1 variant. It was probably shipped in 1974. Possibly early 1975. I can't give advice about +p ammo. I would not use it if I owned a model 36. Pretty small frame for any more recoil than necessary. Please post some pictures of the Smith. We like pictures here. JA PS. Welcome to the forum. Last edited by J A; June 14, 2015 at 07:47 PM. Reason: Forgot my manners.

June 1, 2015, 09:14 AM	#6926
kentuckycowboy2 Junior Member Join Date: June 11, 2009 Posts: 2	Thank you laytonj1 , I had a bit of trouble finding my way back. John

June 15, 2015, 04:45 PM	#6935
King Creole Junior Member Join Date: June 10, 2015 Posts: 2	Good Afternoon I am looking at a Model 36-1 .38 Special SW with #4573xx. The weapon is fully engraved, both on the ivory grips as well as the entire weapon. Will someone assist me please with the date of mfr? Thanks Chris

June 16, 2015, 02:00 AM	#6937
Tommy Vercetti Senior Member Join Date: June 26, 2004 Location: Fairhope, Alabama Posts: 1,119	model 65-2 number 7D607xx __________________ "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying the cross." Sinclair Lewis, (It Can't Happen Here, 1935) "Orators are most vehement when their cause is weak" Marcus Tullius Cicero

June 19, 2015, 06:57 PM	#6939
coolbreezy Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2010 Posts: 271	s&w highway patrolman 28-2 s/n N201xxx. I'm guessing 1976-77? Can anyone give me a date? Thank you. __________________ S&W highway patrolman 28-2/ Springfield mil spec 1911 (semi custom)/ Sig P220 match elite .45 acp/Kimber micro 9 stainless/ Remington 870 tac14/ Taurus pt22/ S&W 629-1 3" .44 mag/ S&W 629 PC V-Comp/ Beretta M9/ Stevens/Savage 311A 12 ga double bbl/ Magnum research Desert Eagle XIX .44 mag/ S&W 460 xvr/ Glock g40 10mm longslide/ H&K usp compact .45 acp/ Ruger SuperBlackhawk Lipsey Edition/ S&W 686+ 3-5-7 talo edition

June 25, 2015, 05:58 PM	#6941
RayMich Junior Member Join Date: June 24, 2009 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 9	S&W Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman. Purchased new Summer 1977. Barrel Length: 4" . . .Serial No.: N2507xx I would greatly appreciate any info on date manufactured, etc. Thank you.

June 30, 2015, 12:05 AM	#6945
SMITTI Junior Member Join Date: June 29, 2015 Posts: 1	Production year? Smith & Wesson 1st Model Safety Hammerless .32 caliber Hi, Lemon squeezer: Does somebody know the exact production year, is it 1888 or 1889? The serial number is 100XX. Thank You!

July 7, 2015, 11:21 PM	#6946
Nick17 Junior Member Join Date: July 7, 2015 Posts: 1	I picked up a 629 classic s/n CNZ3*** any info would be appreciated thanks in advance.

July 10, 2015, 08:06 PM	#6948
Coach Z Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2011 Location: RI Posts: 795	S&W King Super Target? Not much of a wheel gun guy and I was just given this smith. Serial number 6519XX. Will post a couple pictures __________________ Love my guns

July 14, 2015, 02:47 PM	#6950
Coach Z Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2011 Location: RI Posts: 795	Pics of the "King" __________________ Love my guns