June 22, 2005, 07:55 PM | #1 |
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Help dating three smiths?
I have three older S&W revolvers that I'd love to know how old they really are if anyone can help.
1) Model 19-3 4" serial 9K2xxx 2) Model 36 serial ABUxxxx 3) Model 36 serial 529xxx |
June 27, 2005, 02:46 PM | #2 |
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Here you go - -
1) Model 19-3 4" serial 9K2xxx -- 1975
2) Model 36 serial ABUxxxx -- Somewhere between JAN and OCT 1983 3) Model 36 serial 529xxx --- If indeed there's no letter prefix, it's most likely older than you are. Somewhere between 1962 and '69. Inf from Standard catalog of Smith & Wesson, 2nd Ed. Johnny |
June 30, 2005, 06:34 AM | #3 |
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Cool. Thanks Johnny!
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August 1, 2005, 08:33 PM | #4 |
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I have a Mod 36 Chiefs Special number 5239X. A Numrich forum answer told me 1955 year of Mfg.
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