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accordionhero · August 12, 2009, 10:42 PM

Hey I just bought an old Smith top-break for $100 and want to know the year of manufacture.

It's blue, 4", DA, 5 shot .38 SW. It appears to be a model 38 DA but has no model number.

The top of the barrel reads: Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass USA PAT'D Jan 24, 65 July 11, 65 Aug 24, 69 REISSUE July 25, 71 May 11, 80 Jan 5, 82

Serial # 3023XX

I think this means it's a 3rd issue? can anyone tell me?

Any additional links, books, or info would be helpful. Thanks.

August 12, 2009, 10:42 PM	#1714
accordionhero Junior Member Join Date: August 12, 2009 Posts: 2	Hey I just bought an old Smith top-break for $100 and want to know the year of manufacture. It's blue, 4", DA, 5 shot .38 SW. It appears to be a model 38 DA but has no model number. The top of the barrel reads: Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass USA PAT'D Jan 24, 65 July 11, 65 Aug 24, 69 REISSUE July 25, 71 May 11, 80 Jan 5, 82 Serial # 3023XX I think this means it's a 3rd issue? can anyone tell me? Any additional links, books, or info would be helpful. Thanks.