Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 127

jcc1100 · July 14, 2010, 07:59 PM

Thank you Layton. Your answer is very much appreciated!

tylerd1994 · July 15, 2010, 06:10 PM

I have a Smith and wesson .32 long Pistol CTG

It has patent dates of febuary 6 1906, September 14 1909, and December 29 1914, on the barrel. It also has a patent June 5 1914 on the bottom of the wood handle.

Serial number is 446122. Its on the frame by the handle. And also under the ejector arm on the barrel.

Can you help me on the value and the year it was made. Its in good shape. Thanks

laytonj1 · July 15, 2010, 11:57 PM

Quote:

I have a Smith and wesson .32 long Pistol CTG

It has patent dates of febuary 6 1906, September 14 1909, and December 29 1914, on the barrel. It also has a patent June 5 1914 on the bottom of the wood handle.

Serial number is 446122. Its on the frame by the handle. And also under the ejector arm on the barrel.

Can you help me on the value and the year it was made. Its in good shape. Thanks

It's a .32 Hand Ejector Third Model.
Serial numbers ran from 263001 in 1917 to 536684 in 1942.
Values range from around $300 in good to >$700 as new in box.

Jim

cabopc · July 16, 2010, 05:02 PM

Today I bought a used 642-2 that looks almost brand new. The serial # is CME1861. I also have a Model 60-14 serial # DTE2214 that I also don't know the production year for. They both have locks so I'm assuming they are 2002 or later. Any help finding the year of manufacture is much appreciated. Thanks!

laytonj1 · July 17, 2010, 12:08 AM

Quote:

The serial # is CME1861. I also have a Model 60-14 serial # DTE2214 that I also don't know the production year for. They both have locks so I'm assuming they are 2002 or later.

They're later than mid 2004, the last year the SCSW covers.
You'll have to get the DOB from S&W customer service which is free over the phone.

Jim

S&W
1-800-331-0852 (USA)
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-8:00PM Eastern Time

robctwo · July 17, 2010, 07:09 PM

2k600x would be appreciated.

laytonj1 · July 17, 2010, 11:06 PM

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2k600x would be appreciated

1970.

Jim

robctwo · July 18, 2010, 12:10 AM

Perfect, thank you.

Billyincaneyville · July 18, 2010, 12:19 PM

Hello, can someone provide me with the year of manufacture for a S&W Model 66 serial # 4k52xxx. Thanks for any help you can provide.

FlyFish · July 18, 2010, 08:19 PM

4k52xxx = 1973

Billyincaneyville · July 18, 2010, 10:09 PM

Thank you very much, I really appreciate that.

jdawg · July 19, 2010, 09:18 PM

I need help and this seems to be the place to turn to. I've got a friend that wants to sell me his S&W .357 w/6 inch barrel and I am trying to find out when it was made and whether the $400 that he has offered it to me for is a good deal. Can anyone help me?

Model 686-3
Serial BNN6XXX

laytonj1 · July 19, 2010, 11:45 PM

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Model 686-3
Serial BNN6XXX

1993.
And yes, $400 is a good price. I usually see them sell around the $500 range in this area.

Jim

E4W · July 20, 2010, 07:59 PM

New Nube with no book but I would love some dates for my Smiths if possible!

Model 19-7 BRM68**

Model 66-2 AER79**

Thank you!

FlyFish · July 20, 2010, 08:15 PM

Quote:

model 19-7 brm68**

1994

Quote:

model 66-2 aer79**

1984

E4W · July 20, 2010, 08:41 PM

That was fast FlyFish! Thank you!

jdawg · July 20, 2010, 10:50 PM

Thanks for the help. Do you think its worth purchasing a Letter of Authenticity?

johnsb · July 20, 2010, 11:17 PM

I have an old Smith $ Wesson revolver that was passed down from my great grandfather.

I believe it is one of the M&P 38's

The left side of the barrel is marked 38 S&W Special & U.S. Service CTG's

The patent dates on the right side begin with April 9, 89 and end with July 7, 03

The serial number under the barrel by the ejector rod is 125xxx.

The revolver is nickel plated with a 4" barrel.

Any information would be appreciated.

Radagast · July 21, 2010, 07:22 AM

johnsb:
You have a .38 Military & Police Model of 1905 1st change manufactured between 1906 & 1909 in the serial range 73251 to146899.
the US Service CTG markings refer to the .38 Long Colt cartridge, which was the standard US army round at the time and can also be chambered in .38 special guns.
Your gun predates heat treatment of cylinders, so avoid use of PlusP, +P+ or jacketed ammunition. Stick to standard velocity lead rounds and you should be fine.
Your gun also predates the modern internal hammer block safety introduced in 1944. It would be prudent to leave the chamber under the hammer empty if you are keping the gun loaded.
Nickel was a factory option, if the hammer and trigger are color case hardened (straw colored) then it may be the original finish.
Value is not high as several million Military & Police revolvers were manufactured. in 2006 the Standard Catalog of S&W gave a value of $385 in excellent condition.

jdawg:
As a general rule of thumb, factory letters will add to the value of a rare specimen or if it shows it was shipped to a person of historical interest. getting a factory letter ofr a 686 will probably not add anything to the value.

johnsb · July 21, 2010, 05:27 PM

Radagast

Thanks for the info. That is a big help

Johnsb

coastie722 · July 21, 2010, 06:30 PM

I have a S&W K frame in 38 special but I don't have it here unfortunately but I do know the serial number it's 520xxx and would like to know when it was made.

Hope this is enough info if not I'll get back later this month when I bring it back from the midwest.

laytonj1 · July 21, 2010, 09:54 PM

Quote:

I have a S&W K frame in 38 special but I don't have it here unfortunately but I do know the serial number it's 520xxx and would like to know when it was made.

IF the whole SN is 520XXX and it does not have a letter prefix (K,D,V or C),
then it's a 38 Military & Police 4th Change made around 1930, give or take a few years.

Jim

robctwo · July 22, 2010, 12:05 AM

How about 4" 19-3 2K974xx?

TIA

laytonj1 · July 22, 2010, 12:18 AM

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How about 4" 19-3 2K974xx?

1972.

Jim

robctwo · July 22, 2010, 09:02 AM

Thanks. Just as the seller represented.

July 14, 2010, 07:59 PM	#3151
jcc1100 Junior Member Join Date: July 14, 2010 Posts: 2	S&W 38 Special model 64, serial number D612xxx. Thank you Layton. Your answer is very much appreciated!

July 17, 2010, 07:09 PM	#3156
robctwo Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2002 Location: Albany, Oregon Posts: 644	19-3 6" 2k600x would be appreciated.

July 19, 2010, 09:18 PM	#3162
jdawg Junior Member Join Date: July 19, 2010 Posts: 2	Model 686-3 6 inch I need help and this seems to be the place to turn to. I've got a friend that wants to sell me his S&W .357 w/6 inch barrel and I am trying to find out when it was made and whether the $400 that he has offered it to me for is a good deal. Can anyone help me? Model 686-3 Serial BNN6XXX

July 20, 2010, 07:59 PM	#3164
E4W Junior Member Join Date: July 20, 2010 Posts: 2	Cool Thread! New Nube with no book but I would love some dates for my Smiths if possible! Model 19-7 BRM68 Model 66-2 AER79 Thank you!

July 20, 2010, 08:41 PM	#3166
E4W Junior Member Join Date: July 20, 2010 Posts: 2	Thanks! That was fast FlyFish! Thank you!

July 15, 2010, 06:10 PM	#3152
tylerd1994 Member Join Date: November 22, 2009 Posts: 18	I have a Smith and wesson .32 long Pistol CTG It has patent dates of febuary 6 1906, September 14 1909, and December 29 1914, on the barrel. It also has a patent June 5 1914 on the bottom of the wood handle. Serial number is 446122. Its on the frame by the handle. And also under the ejector arm on the barrel. Can you help me on the value and the year it was made. Its in good shape. Thanks

July 16, 2010, 05:02 PM	#3154
cabopc Junior Member Join Date: March 3, 2009 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 13	Today I bought a used 642-2 that looks almost brand new. The serial # is CME1861. I also have a Model 60-14 serial # DTE2214 that I also don't know the production year for. They both have locks so I'm assuming they are 2002 or later. Any help finding the year of manufacture is much appreciated. Thanks!

July 18, 2010, 12:10 AM	#3158
robctwo Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2002 Location: Albany, Oregon Posts: 644	Perfect, thank you.

July 18, 2010, 12:19 PM	#3159
Billyincaneyville Junior Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Posts: 2	Hello, can someone provide me with the year of manufacture for a S&W Model 66 serial # 4k52xxx. Thanks for any help you can provide.

July 18, 2010, 08:19 PM	#3160
FlyFish Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2009 Location: Overlooking the Baker River Valley Posts: 1,727	4k52xxx = 1973

July 18, 2010, 10:09 PM	#3161
Billyincaneyville Junior Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Posts: 2	Thank you very much, I really appreciate that.

July 20, 2010, 10:50 PM	#3167
jdawg Junior Member Join Date: July 19, 2010 Posts: 2	Model 686-3 6 inch Thanks for the help. Do you think its worth purchasing a Letter of Authenticity?

July 20, 2010, 11:17 PM	#3168
johnsb Junior Member Join Date: July 20, 2010 Posts: 2	I have an old Smith $ Wesson revolver that was passed down from my great grandfather. I believe it is one of the M&P 38's The left side of the barrel is marked 38 S&W Special & U.S. Service CTG's The patent dates on the right side begin with April 9, 89 and end with July 7, 03 The serial number under the barrel by the ejector rod is 125xxx. The revolver is nickel plated with a 4" barrel. Any information would be appreciated.

July 21, 2010, 07:22 AM	#3169
Radagast Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 2001 Posts: 449	johnsb: You have a .38 Military & Police Model of 1905 1st change manufactured between 1906 & 1909 in the serial range 73251 to146899. the US Service CTG markings refer to the .38 Long Colt cartridge, which was the standard US army round at the time and can also be chambered in .38 special guns. Your gun predates heat treatment of cylinders, so avoid use of PlusP, +P+ or jacketed ammunition. Stick to standard velocity lead rounds and you should be fine. Your gun also predates the modern internal hammer block safety introduced in 1944. It would be prudent to leave the chamber under the hammer empty if you are keping the gun loaded. Nickel was a factory option, if the hammer and trigger are color case hardened (straw colored) then it may be the original finish. Value is not high as several million Military & Police revolvers were manufactured. in 2006 the Standard Catalog of S&W gave a value of $385 in excellent condition. jdawg: As a general rule of thumb, factory letters will add to the value of a rare specimen or if it shows it was shipped to a person of historical interest. getting a factory letter ofr a 686 will probably not add anything to the value.

July 21, 2010, 05:27 PM	#3170
johnsb Junior Member Join Date: July 20, 2010 Posts: 2	Radagast Thanks for the info. That is a big help Johnsb

July 21, 2010, 06:30 PM	#3171
coastie722 Junior Member Join Date: July 21, 2010 Posts: 2	S&W K frame I have a S&W K frame in 38 special but I don't have it here unfortunately but I do know the serial number it's 520xxx and would like to know when it was made. Hope this is enough info if not I'll get back later this month when I bring it back from the midwest.

July 22, 2010, 12:05 AM	#3173
robctwo Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2002 Location: Albany, Oregon Posts: 644	How about 4" 19-3 2K974xx? TIA

July 22, 2010, 09:02 AM	#3175
robctwo Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2002 Location: Albany, Oregon Posts: 644	Thanks. Just as the seller represented.

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