Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 344

Jim Watson · December 17, 2024, 03:21 PM

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Am I missing a large section of the serials?

Yes. There are lots of alphanumeric serial numbers not in the SCSW listings. You just have to assume that they are in alphabetical order and interpolate.

theundeadkennedy · December 20, 2024, 10:52 AM

Thank you for the clarification! I will keep that in mind while looking. I may end up deciding to hold off on this search until I pick up the reference book.

foxtrot79 · June 11, 2025, 08:06 PM

HI all, first post here. I came seeking information about some firearms in my grandmothers estate.

S&W 38 special CTG D9520**
S&W Model 638 CCF76**
S&W 6690 TVB69** also has special order number

I hear the 6690 is scarce and im definitely looking for information on it and possible values. Year of manufacture would be great on these though. Thanks for any help in asvance

105kw · June 11, 2025, 08:33 PM

According to the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson.
The first revolver listed D9520xx, was built 1976-1977 and was either a Model 10,or 12. Open the cylinder and look at the frame for model marking.

The Model 638 was built in 1997.

The 6690 Semi Auto was a special order by RSR Distributors, and as close as I can tell by the book, was built 1985-1988.

Mandomoe · June 30, 2025, 11:53 PM

I got a sw 38 special from my uncle and can't find any info on it via the serial # any help would be much appreciated.

**JohnKSa** · July 1, 2025, 03:37 AM

Based on the serial number and model information provided, your revolver was very likely made some time between 1856 and 2025.

Jim Watson · July 1, 2025, 08:03 AM

Come on, John, they didn't make a .38 Special until 1899.

Mandomoe, we need at least the serial number from the bottom of the butt. Pictures would be good. If it is from the period 1915 until about 1942, I don't know of any free listing by year.

June 11, 2025, 08:06 PM	#8578
foxtrot79 Junior Member Join Date: June 11, 2025 Posts: 1	Help with some S&W numbers HI all, first post here. I came seeking information about some firearms in my grandmothers estate. S&W 38 special CTG D9520 S&W Model 638 CCF76 S&W 6690 TVB69** also has special order number I hear the 6690 is scarce and im definitely looking for information on it and possible values. Year of manufacture would be great on these though. Thanks for any help in asvance

June 30, 2025, 11:53 PM	#8580
Mandomoe Junior Member Join Date: June 30, 2025 Posts: 1	Question I got a sw 38 special from my uncle and can't find any info on it via the serial # any help would be much appreciated.

July 1, 2025, 03:37 AM	#8581
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 25,566	Based on the serial number and model information provided, your revolver was very likely made some time between 1856 and 2025. __________________ Do you know about the TEXAS State Rifle Association?

December 20, 2024, 10:52 AM	#8577
theundeadkennedy Junior Member Join Date: December 16, 2024 Posts: 3	Thank you for the clarification! I will keep that in mind while looking. I may end up deciding to hold off on this search until I pick up the reference book.

June 11, 2025, 08:33 PM	#8579
105kw Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2017 Location: Columbia Basin Washington Posts: 516	According to the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson. The first revolver listed D9520xx, was built 1976-1977 and was either a Model 10,or 12. Open the cylinder and look at the frame for model marking. The Model 638 was built in 1997. The 6690 Semi Auto was a special order by RSR Distributors, and as close as I can tell by the book, was built 1985-1988.

July 1, 2025, 08:03 AM	#8582
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 19,184	Come on, John, they didn't make a .38 Special until 1899. Mandomoe, we need at least the serial number from the bottom of the butt. Pictures would be good. If it is from the period 1915 until about 1942, I don't know of any free listing by year.