Help with S&W Identification and Value Appreciated

redhill · August 2, 2010, 10:56 PM

Hello,

I inherited a Smith & Wesson from my grandfather (who was a customs officer) and would sincerely appreciate any help ID'ing it further.

The side of the barrel states "38 S&W SPECIAL CTG."

The serial number is: 1K13xxx

Behind the trigger it states: PACHMAYR GUN WKS.

Any idea when this gun was manufactured or any other specifics?

Any thoughts as to value?

Any information sincerely appreciated!

Dave85 · August 2, 2010, 11:34 PM

You might try posting in this thread:
http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...+serial+number
There are quite a few S&W aficionados there who should be able to help with the "born on date."

bamabiker · August 2, 2010, 11:43 PM

Should be 1970. Tell us a little more about the gun. What barrel length? Fixed sights or adjustable? Grips? Pictures would really help.

redhill · August 3, 2010, 12:31 AM

A fine gentleman from the other thread says "The serial number dates it to 1970.
The "K" in the serial number identifies it as an adjustable sighted K frame.
So, you either have a model 14 or 15. If you open the cylinder you will see the model number stamped on the frame cutout. (see pic)."

It is a model 15-3...

Anyone have an idea what it might be worth if sold through gunbroker.com?

Thanks again!

absolute0 · August 5, 2010, 07:21 PM

Quote:

It is a model 15-3...

Anyone have an idea what it might be worth if sold through gunbroker.com?

Thanks again!

Not enough to part with a family heirloom. Keep it in the family.

BigJimP · August 5, 2010, 08:02 PM

Without photos its hard to value a gun ....

but if its got a lot of holster wear $ 100 - $200 / if its pretty clean $ 200 - $250 / if its very clean $ 250 - $350 probably in my area.

yes, I agree it is a K frame, built in 1970 according to my S&W reference book. Don't sell it / keep it - unless you really need the money -- because you will regret it 20+ yrs down the road......

August 2, 2010, 10:56 PM	#1
redhill Junior Member Join Date: August 2, 2010 Posts: 6	Help with S&W Identification and Value Appreciated Hello, I inherited a Smith & Wesson from my grandfather (who was a customs officer) and would sincerely appreciate any help ID'ing it further. The side of the barrel states "38 S&W SPECIAL CTG." The serial number is: 1K13xxx Behind the trigger it states: PACHMAYR GUN WKS. Any idea when this gun was manufactured or any other specifics? Any thoughts as to value? Any information sincerely appreciated!

August 2, 2010, 11:34 PM	#2
Dave85 Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,421	You might try posting in this thread: http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...+serial+number There are quite a few S&W aficionados there who should be able to help with the "born on date." __________________ "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!" --commonly misattributed to, and most likely not, Benjamin Franklin

August 2, 2010, 11:43 PM	#3
bamabiker Member Join Date: September 26, 2008 Posts: 84	Should be 1970. Tell us a little more about the gun. What barrel length? Fixed sights or adjustable? Grips? Pictures would really help.

August 3, 2010, 12:31 AM	#4
redhill Junior Member Join Date: August 2, 2010 Posts: 6	A fine gentleman from the other thread says "The serial number dates it to 1970. The "K" in the serial number identifies it as an adjustable sighted K frame. So, you either have a model 14 or 15. If you open the cylinder you will see the model number stamped on the frame cutout. (see pic)." It is a model 15-3... Anyone have an idea what it might be worth if sold through gunbroker.com? Thanks again!

August 5, 2010, 08:02 PM	#6
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 9,962	Without photos its hard to value a gun .... but if its got a lot of holster wear $ 100 - $200 / if its pretty clean $ 200 - $250 / if its very clean $ 250 - $350 probably in my area. yes, I agree it is a K frame, built in 1970 according to my S&W reference book. Don't sell it / keep it - unless you really need the money -- because you will regret it 20+ yrs down the road......