Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 15

kamerer · August 9, 2008, 01:05 AM

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Would this constitute the first time in S&W's history that they have reverse-incremented a model subnumber designation?

This isn't what happened - what they did was actually release some 642-1's. These were earlier frames that had been around quite a few years. This is a NOT uncommon S&W practice. I believe they are also J frames, not J-magnum frames.

The Meatman · August 9, 2008, 06:55 PM

Okay, I want to verify the age on my 686. Sn is AJV2XXX

Thanks for any help.

The Meatman · August 9, 2008, 10:06 PM

btt

laytonj1 · August 10, 2008, 01:01 AM

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Okay, I want to verify the age on my 686. Sn is AJV2XXX

23 years old. 1985.

Jim

The Meatman · August 10, 2008, 09:25 AM

Thank you.

YoungSmith · August 11, 2008, 11:07 AM

My 19-3
S/n 3k82***
any info ???

carguychris · August 11, 2008, 11:41 AM

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Can anyone do a serial number verification that S&W made Serial # DCM6xxx in the last year?

If you have the box, look at the 4-digit number after the serial number. The last 3 digits are the exact packaging date numbered consecutively from the start of the year.

FWIW my M638 has a prefix of DBD and it was packaged in August 2007.

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Would this constitute the first time in S&W's history that they have reverse-incremented a model subnumber designation?

Aside from the practice of finishing frames that were made earlier, S&W has also concurrently produced model revisions with minor differences, even when the second revision was supposed to "replace" the first. For instance, according to people on the S&W forum, some M10-4s with the earlier-style narrow front sight were produced years after M10-5 production began. This is thought to have been done for law-enforcement special orders.

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My 19-3
S/n 3k82***

1972.

psyfly · August 12, 2008, 09:27 AM

Model 38

J166xxx

Great resource, many thanks to all who participate.

Will

laytonj1 · August 12, 2008, 12:47 PM

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Model 38

J166xxx

1973/74.

Jim

Cmero · August 15, 2008, 05:47 PM

Ok, I was just given this gun. I know little to nothing about it and was wondering if any one here could help me out a little bit

Ok, on the top it reads " Smiths new model"

on the handle is says " OAS "

and i have a 4 digit serial number on the bottom of the bottom of the handle.

GetAttachment[1].jpg

kamerer · August 17, 2008, 11:23 PM

I believe that is what is called a "New Model #1" c. 1868-1870 or such. A better photo and S/N would help date and ID it better.

Besides the cylinder, it also looks like it's missing the trigger assembly. I think what you have is a firearm frame with gutta-percha grips, not really a "gun."

P5 Guy · August 19, 2008, 08:56 PM

K3604xx 17 no dash six in barreled 22LR. Wide spur and trigger.
Thanks for the info.

kamerer · August 21, 2008, 12:43 AM

That 17 would date to 1959, probably early in the year.

200%Dave · August 21, 2008, 06:12 PM

You guys must get tired of answering S&W serial number questions.

I have a S&W 65-6 Serial Number CER71XX. Can anyone tell when it was manufactured ?

Thanks

P5 Guy · August 21, 2008, 07:43 PM

Thanks, kamerer almost as old as me

laytonj1 · August 22, 2008, 01:30 AM

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I have a S&W 65-6 Serial Number CER71XX. Can anyone tell when it was manufactured ?

2001.

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You guys must get tired of answering S&W serial number questions.

I don't mind at all.

Jim

SoonerPast · August 22, 2008, 10:19 AM

Serial # 75K2453
2.5" barrel

kamerer · August 22, 2008, 03:59 PM

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75K2453

First year of our beloved Reagan - 1980.

SoonerPast · August 22, 2008, 04:15 PM

to take care of this one.

mongo416 · August 22, 2008, 04:19 PM

Hello if someone could give me a date of manufacture on my S&W 38/44 serial # S654xx I would be thankful.

kamerer · August 22, 2008, 04:25 PM

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S&W 38/44 serial # S654xx

That's a post war one from VERY early - 1946 or 1947. Got a picture of it? Really like those old N frames.

mongo416 · August 22, 2008, 05:08 PM

Its a 38/44 5 inch barrel, blued, fixed sites, in about 75% condition due to holster wear, the gun was a Vancouver, WA Police Dept. Issued handgun the officer I recieved it from retired in the early 70's after 25 years. I am looking for a magnum revolver single or double action or possibly a 45LC Ruger to trade for it but I have no idea what its worth. No pics as of now but will have some soon. Thanks

atlbabs · August 24, 2008, 01:08 PM

Hi - My father passed away in 1969 and I've had his S&W .38 spl nickel plated handgun with mother of pearl grips and lemon squeeze safety in storage until this weekend when i decided to take it out and see if it still shoots. After a good cleaning, i was really pleased with the response on the range. The s/n on the butt of the grip is a 4 digit number (79XX) and i've exhausted internet resources just trying to find out approximately when it was manufactured.

Before i invest the money with the letter of authenticity offered directly by S&W, can anyone give me some indication of the age of this weapon and whether the grips were an original offering?

thanks

laytonj1 · August 24, 2008, 11:20 PM

atlbabs,

First, I need to figure out what gun you have. Does it look like the gun in this link?

Jim

http://www.smith-wesson.com/wcsstore...0223_large.jpg

Or is something like this?
http://www.davesguns.com/serverpics/...SmithLS-01.jpg

atlbabs · August 25, 2008, 08:30 AM

Thanks for your response! It looks more like the first one (it has a really short barrel) but the grip is like the 2nd one.

Again - i really appreciate your help on this. Since i had my best day at the range ever after shooting my dad's gun, i jokingly said maybe he was finally happy with me!

August 9, 2008, 06:55 PM	#352
The Meatman Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 157	Okay, I want to verify the age on my 686. Sn is AJV2XXX Thanks for any help. __________________ D.A.V. - N.R.A. - U.S. Army Vet Navy/Army Dad. If you won't stand behind our service members, stand in front of them. "Are you guys ready? Let's Roll" Todd Beamer, Flight 93.

August 9, 2008, 10:06 PM	#353
The Meatman Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 157	btt __________________ D.A.V. - N.R.A. - U.S. Army Vet Navy/Army Dad. If you won't stand behind our service members, stand in front of them. "Are you guys ready? Let's Roll" Todd Beamer, Flight 93.

August 10, 2008, 09:25 AM	#355
The Meatman Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 157	Thank you. __________________ D.A.V. - N.R.A. - U.S. Army Vet Navy/Army Dad. If you won't stand behind our service members, stand in front of them. "Are you guys ready? Let's Roll" Todd Beamer, Flight 93.

August 12, 2008, 09:27 AM	#358
psyfly Senior Member Join Date: April 27, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 600	Model 38 J166xxx Great resource, many thanks to all who participate. Will Last edited by psyfly; August 12, 2008 at 09:28 AM. Reason: Correction

August 15, 2008, 05:47 PM	#360
Cmero Junior Member Join Date: August 15, 2008 Posts: 1	help? Ok, I was just given this gun. I know little to nothing about it and was wondering if any one here could help me out a little bit Ok, on the top it reads " Smiths new model" on the handle is says " OAS " and i have a 4 digit serial number on the bottom of the bottom of the handle. GetAttachment[1].jpg

August 11, 2008, 11:07 AM	#356
YoungSmith Junior Member Join Date: July 25, 2008 Posts: 10	My 19-3 S/n 3k82*** any info ???

August 17, 2008, 11:23 PM	#361
kamerer Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2007 Location: Way west Posts: 481	I believe that is what is called a "New Model #1" c. 1868-1870 or such. A better photo and S/N would help date and ID it better. Besides the cylinder, it also looks like it's missing the trigger assembly. I think what you have is a firearm frame with gutta-percha grips, not really a "gun." Last edited by kamerer; August 18, 2008 at 03:40 AM.

August 19, 2008, 08:56 PM	#362
P5 Guy Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 869	Can I get a BOD for my M17? K3604xx 17 no dash six in barreled 22LR. Wide spur and trigger. Thanks for the info.

August 21, 2008, 12:43 AM	#363
kamerer Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2007 Location: Way west Posts: 481	That 17 would date to 1959, probably early in the year.

August 21, 2008, 06:12 PM	#364
200%Dave Junior Member Join Date: August 1, 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 4	S&W 65-6 Serial Number You guys must get tired of answering S&W serial number questions. I have a S&W 65-6 Serial Number CER71XX. Can anyone tell when it was manufactured ? Thanks

August 21, 2008, 07:43 PM	#365
P5 Guy Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 869	Thanks, kamerer almost as old as me

August 22, 2008, 10:19 AM	#367
SoonerPast Member Join Date: August 1, 2008 Location: West Georgia Posts: 18	How about a Smith model 19 Serial # 75K2453 2.5" barrel

August 22, 2008, 04:15 PM	#369
SoonerPast Member Join Date: August 1, 2008 Location: West Georgia Posts: 18	Reason enough to take care of this one.

August 22, 2008, 04:19 PM	#370
mongo416 Junior Member Join Date: August 22, 2008 Location: Vancouver,WA Posts: 8	38/44 Heavy Duty Hello if someone could give me a date of manufacture on my S&W 38/44 serial # S654xx I would be thankful.

August 22, 2008, 05:08 PM	#372
mongo416 Junior Member Join Date: August 22, 2008 Location: Vancouver,WA Posts: 8	Thank you very much Its a 38/44 5 inch barrel, blued, fixed sites, in about 75% condition due to holster wear, the gun was a Vancouver, WA Police Dept. Issued handgun the officer I recieved it from retired in the early 70's after 25 years. I am looking for a magnum revolver single or double action or possibly a 45LC Ruger to trade for it but I have no idea what its worth. No pics as of now but will have some soon. Thanks

August 24, 2008, 01:08 PM	#373
atlbabs Junior Member Join Date: August 24, 2008 Posts: 3	Help with S/N on S&W 38 spl Hi - My father passed away in 1969 and I've had his S&W .38 spl nickel plated handgun with mother of pearl grips and lemon squeeze safety in storage until this weekend when i decided to take it out and see if it still shoots. After a good cleaning, i was really pleased with the response on the range. The s/n on the butt of the grip is a 4 digit number (79XX) and i've exhausted internet resources just trying to find out approximately when it was manufactured. Before i invest the money with the letter of authenticity offered directly by S&W, can anyone give me some indication of the age of this weapon and whether the grips were an original offering? thanks

August 24, 2008, 11:20 PM	#374
laytonj1 Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,299	atlbabs, First, I need to figure out what gun you have. Does it look like the gun in this link? Jim http://www.smith-wesson.com/wcsstore...0223_large.jpg Or is something like this? http://www.davesguns.com/serverpics/...SmithLS-01.jpg Last edited by laytonj1; August 25, 2008 at 12:15 AM. Reason: add pictures

August 25, 2008, 08:30 AM	#375
atlbabs Junior Member Join Date: August 24, 2008 Posts: 3	Thanks for your response! It looks more like the first one (it has a really short barrel) but the grip is like the 2nd one. Again - i really appreciate your help on this. Since i had my best day at the range ever after shooting my dad's gun, i jokingly said maybe he was finally happy with me!