Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 175

laytonj1 · July 8, 2011, 06:40 PM

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S&W 38 SPL ser. # V137XXX ?

It's a Victory model (WWII) .38 Military & Police.
Serial numbers ran from V1 in 1942 to V769000 in 1944.

See Dave Anderson's post on previous page (post #4339) for more info.

Jim

grousebuster · July 9, 2011, 08:08 PM

Dave thank you for the DOB on these 3 Smiths.

luis7 · July 11, 2011, 02:31 AM

Hi. Greetings from España.
I have a S&W 686-4 Practical Champion in 6".
Serial number CAE 0816
How old is it?
Thanks at all.

laytonj1 · July 11, 2011, 06:09 PM

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Serial number CAE 0816
How old is it?

1995.

And greetings from the USA,
Jim

sjb66coronet · July 13, 2011, 11:25 AM

serial nums.are...BPE59XX and BND53XX,thanks in advance.

laytonj1 · July 13, 2011, 06:22 PM

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serial nums.are...BPE59XX and BND53XX

BND = early 1993
BPE = late 1993

Jim

sjb66coronet · July 13, 2011, 07:37 PM

Thanks very much Jim.

luis7 · July 14, 2011, 06:58 AM

THANKS TO laytonj1

Igor77 · July 16, 2011, 11:37 PM

Hi !I'm new guy and got s&w 38 special mod 60 , the ser# R 306***, an!y guess, Thank you

laytonj1 · July 17, 2011, 10:35 AM

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ser# R 306***

1982.
Serial numbers ran from R300801 to R329000 that year.

Jim

Igor77 · July 17, 2011, 10:52 AM

Thank-you very much.

slammedsi · July 17, 2011, 11:01 PM

Ive got what i think is a older Smith Mod 60 Chief Special In stainless. Would love to know the date made If anyone is will to help out.

R1122XX

Lokpyrite · July 18, 2011, 03:34 AM

Ok, I'll join in the fun

I just picked up a Model 15 no dash, it shows a lot of holster wear around the muzzle and the cylinder where it would rest while carried but where the leather wouldn't touch, the bluing is nice. the SN is 378xxx I wouldn't mind a birth date and rough value. Also if anyone has a site where I could see how to grade wear I'd appreciate it.

Dave Anderson · July 19, 2011, 11:36 AM

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Ive got what i think is a older Smith Mod 60 Chief Special In stainless. Would love to know the date made If anyone is will to help out.

R1122XX

Dates to the 1974-1977 era, most likely made in 1974

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Model 15 no dash, it shows a lot of holster wear around the muzzle and the cylinder where it would rest while carried but where the leather wouldn't touch, the bluing is nice. the SN is 378xxx

Dates to 1959. There should be a letter K prefix, separated a bit from the numbers. To get a current value estimate I've found it useful to search web sites such as Gunbroker and GunsAmerica, just remember asking price isn't always the selling price.

The Blue Book of Gun Values by Stephen Fjestad has a useful guide to estimating condition based on percent of original remaining finish. It has good color photos of various firearms along with the author's estimate of condition.

Vartarg · July 19, 2011, 06:38 PM

Just acquired a NIB Model 19.....I think it's a 19-7, s/n BRH04xx

Thanks,

George

Jorlclar · July 19, 2011, 10:06 PM

I recently received my late grandfathers S&W revolver. The barrel says smmith and wesson special 38 ctg. The serial starts with 3k22 any help will be greatly appreciated.

redanhauser · July 20, 2011, 10:51 AM

We have a S&W 38 snub nose with a serial number that looks like 12102.
I'd like to find out how old this firearm is. Can anyone help. Thnx.

James K · July 20, 2011, 10:58 AM

Sorry, but we will need pictures and/or much more information in order to be of help.

Jim

laytonj1 · July 20, 2011, 05:23 PM

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Just acquired a NIB Model 19.....I think it's a 19-7, s/n BRH04xx

1994.
The model number is stamped on the frame just forward of the cylinder. Open the cylinder to see it.

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The serial starts with 3k22

1971.
The "K" identifies it as a adjustable sighted k frame. 38 means it's either a model 15 (4" or less barrel) or model 14 (6" or longer barrel).

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We have a S&W 38 snub nose with a serial number that looks like 12102

5 shot or 6? Is the chambering on the side of the barrel .38 Special (spl) or just .38 S&W?
Take the serial number from the underside of the frames grip butt, include any letter prefixes. Depending on grips, you may have to remove them to see it.

Jim

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B_Li_Ber_Tar_Ian · July 21, 2011, 10:33 AM

Can you guys help me identify this...

serial # S89xxx, 4" barrel, fixed sights, square butt, 38 ctg. The guy in the shop said it was built on a 44 frame.

Thanks
Mike

redanhauser · July 21, 2011, 12:36 PM

The piece is a 5 shot snub nose. the serial number on the butt is 12102.

laytonj1 · July 21, 2011, 05:37 PM

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serial # S89xxx, 4" barrel, fixed sights, square butt, 38 ctg. The guy in the shop said it was built on a 44 frame.

.38/44 Heavy Duty Model of 1950 (pre model 20).
It's the "N" frame (44) chambered for the 38 Special. Many, many years ago there were very hot 38 loads designed specifically for those guns.
Serial numbers ran from S86000 in 1952 to S94999 in 1953.

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The piece is a 5 shot snub nose. the serial number on the butt is 12102.

It's one of the variations of the .38 Chiefs Special and was made in 1952.
Serial numbers ran from 7369 to 21342 that year.

Jim

Wade169 · July 21, 2011, 08:28 PM

Need history on a model #57 serial #490692..Thanks in advance for any help on the history of this gun....

Also, how do a add a photo in the message?

laytonj1 · July 22, 2011, 04:38 PM

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serial Number n490692

1978.
Yours appears to be modified a bit.

Jim

schnarkle · July 22, 2011, 07:34 PM

.44 Magnum

serial: AFJ1345
Model 29-3

?
thanks for any help

July 9, 2011, 08:08 PM	#4352
grousebuster Member Join Date: July 2, 2011 Location: sw michigan Posts: 20	S&W 19,K22 & 22/32 kit. Dave Anderson Dave thank you for the DOB on these 3 Smiths.

July 13, 2011, 11:25 AM	#4355
sjb66coronet Junior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 5	DOB on 2 S&W 640's? serial nums.are...BPE59XX and BND53XX,thanks in advance.

July 13, 2011, 07:37 PM	#4357
sjb66coronet Junior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 5	model 640,DOB's Thanks very much Jim.

July 18, 2011, 03:34 AM	#4363
Lokpyrite Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2009 Posts: 367	Ok, I'll join in the fun I just picked up a Model 15 no dash, it shows a lot of holster wear around the muzzle and the cylinder where it would rest while carried but where the leather wouldn't touch, the bluing is nice. the SN is 378xxx I wouldn't mind a birth date and rough value. Also if anyone has a site where I could see how to grade wear I'd appreciate it. __________________ The more people I meet the more I'm beginning to root for the zombies.

July 19, 2011, 06:38 PM	#4365
Vartarg Member Join Date: April 7, 2007 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 47	Late Model 19 DOB? Just acquired a NIB Model 19.....I think it's a 19-7, s/n BRH04xx Thanks, George __________________ If we want to regain the respect of the world, we should begin by announcing that children have no business expressing opinions on anything except "Do you have enough room in the toes?" -Florence King

July 11, 2011, 02:31 AM	#4353
luis7 Member Join Date: September 26, 2008 Location: ESPAÑA Posts: 39	Hi. Greetings from España. I have a S&W 686-4 Practical Champion in 6". Serial number CAE 0816 How old is it? Thanks at all.

July 14, 2011, 06:58 AM	#4358
luis7 Member Join Date: September 26, 2008 Location: ESPAÑA Posts: 39	THANKS TO laytonj1

July 16, 2011, 11:37 PM	#4359
Igor77 Junior Member Join Date: July 16, 2011 Posts: 2	Hi !I'm new guy and got s&w 38 special mod 60 , the ser# R 306***, an!y guess, Thank you

July 17, 2011, 10:52 AM	#4361
Igor77 Junior Member Join Date: July 16, 2011 Posts: 2	Thank-you very much.

July 19, 2011, 10:06 PM	#4366
Jorlclar Junior Member Join Date: July 19, 2011 Posts: 1	I recently received my late grandfathers S&W revolver. The barrel says smmith and wesson special 38 ctg. The serial starts with 3k22 any help will be greatly appreciated.

July 20, 2011, 10:51 AM	#4367
redanhauser Junior Member Join Date: July 20, 2011 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Posts: 2	S@W 38sp snub nose. We have a S&W 38 snub nose with a serial number that looks like 12102. I'd like to find out how old this firearm is. Can anyone help. Thnx.

July 20, 2011, 10:58 AM	#4368
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Sorry, but we will need pictures and/or much more information in order to be of help. Jim

July 21, 2011, 10:33 AM	#4370
B_Li_Ber_Tar_Ian Junior Member Join Date: November 30, 2010 Posts: 7	Can you guys help me identify this... serial # S89xxx, 4" barrel, fixed sights, square butt, 38 ctg. The guy in the shop said it was built on a 44 frame. Thanks Mike Last edited by B_Li_Ber_Tar_Ian; July 21, 2011 at 10:43 AM.

July 21, 2011, 12:36 PM	#4371
redanhauser Junior Member Join Date: July 20, 2011 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Posts: 2	The piece is a 5 shot snub nose. the serial number on the butt is 12102.

July 21, 2011, 08:28 PM	#4373
Wade169 Junior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Posts: 1	serial Number n490692 Need history on a model #57 serial #490692..Thanks in advance for any help on the history of this gun.... Also, how do a add a photo in the message? Last edited by Glenn E. Meyer; November 30, 2013 at 11:47 AM.

July 22, 2011, 07:34 PM	#4375
schnarkle Junior Member Join Date: July 22, 2011 Posts: 1	.44 Magnum serial: AFJ1345 Model 29-3 ? thanks for any help