Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 233

Garycw · November 24, 2012, 05:06 PM

I'm trying to find aprox. production date. Serial # BFF54xx is on the butt. On the side of grip there was also a # 366383 I think. It was hard to see with Houge grip screw bracket. I used to carry one like this at work in the 70's. the butt even made a good hammer when needed. I now have much more respect for this fine made, accurate pistol.it came with the new grips, which makes it look & feel great in the hand. I'll be touching up the bluing and keep ( this not considered pretty workhorse) in my collection.
Thanks for any help on production date.

laytonj1 · November 24, 2012, 07:37 PM

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Serial # BFF54xx

1990.

Jim

Garycw · November 24, 2012, 09:55 PM

I thought it might have been older with some of the rust & pitting in places. I'll be taking care of that though in its new permanent home.

marv · November 25, 2012, 01:12 AM

I have The Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson 3rd Edition for Kindle on my puter. Will someone please tell me where I can find the mfr date in this edition?

laytonj1 · November 25, 2012, 04:25 PM

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where I can find the mfr date in this edition?

Serial number range by date starts on page 395 on the hard copy.

Jim

jaredt00 · November 26, 2012, 09:02 PM

I was just wondering When my new (to me) j frame 442 was made and if its safe to use +P ammo in?>

442-1 ser # CCM0XXX

pdbertb · November 27, 2012, 11:03 PM

I have an old S&W .22 on hold at a LGS. I'm not sure which model it is but the serial number begins 674XXX. In addition to the date can you tell which model it might be? I haven't been able to find pictures to help me determine.

jaredt00 · November 28, 2012, 05:57 PM

Just called smith. Mine was made in 1998 and the guy told me no plus p.

I just got an email response from smith saying anyone after 1996 is gtg with +p. They said the rep i talked to must of been new.

CelticArmory · November 28, 2012, 08:01 PM

Ok, I'm going blind trying to find my info in this thread. Sooooooo long. I have an early S&W I'm trying to ID. It's a 4 screw, nickel, .38 S&W CTG, 5 shot, round but, fixed sight 5 digit SN (468xx). Yolk is only marked with a 4503 (not model number). Left side of barrel is marked "Smith & Wesson, .38 S.&W. CTG. Right side of frame has trade mark with Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. and where most seem to have the full address for location it only says "MADE IN U.S.A." It looks to me like an early Terrier but all the pics I can find have the markings different.

I'm helping this auctioneer get the right info.

laytonj1 · November 28, 2012, 10:39 PM

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442-1 ser # CCM0XXX

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Just called smith. Mine was made in 1998 and the guy told me no plus p.

Yeah, that what the book shows too.
While a +P load will not blow it up, because of the aluminum frame, +P will wear it out faster.

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serial number begins 674XXX

K-22 Outdoorsman.
SN's ran from 632132 in 1931 to 682419 in 1940.

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5 digit SN (468xx)

38/22 Terrier (pre war).
SN's ran from 38976 in 1936 to 54474 in 1940.

Jim

Cousin Pat · November 28, 2012, 11:25 PM

I have 8.375" Model 27-2 serial number N477xxx -- date of manufacture? Also it has gold lettering on metal surfaces and gold medallions on wood grips -- is this unusual? Good gun? Thanks to you experts!

pdbertb · November 28, 2012, 11:38 PM

Thanks for the great news!

laytonj1 · November 29, 2012, 06:19 PM

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serial number N477xxx

1977/78.
Are the medalions the S&W logo?
The gold paint in the lettering on the gun is not from the factory.

Jim

Cousin Pat · November 30, 2012, 12:30 AM

Jim - yes, the medallions are SW logo, they are also gold-color. thanks - C.P.

Tat2dmeatman · November 30, 2012, 10:56 PM

I bought a 629-1, .44mag from a friend of mine. I have 2 questions please. Manufacture date, and what kind of frame is it? I love wheel guns, but I don't profess to be ultra knowledgeable. SN AYL39xx. Thanks!

rayban · December 1, 2012, 08:41 AM

I just picked up a used 642, CHF0XXX...date please?
Thanks!!

1 old 0311-1 · December 1, 2012, 02:34 PM

ALY39XX is Jan 1988, N frame

CHFOXXX is March 2004

The Meatman · December 2, 2012, 09:22 AM

Thank you!

Pointshoot · December 4, 2012, 06:12 AM

Hi everyone - - - my S&W catalog is in another location . . . so I'd appreciate it if anyone would be kind enough to please provide me with the build year for a 64-6 that has a serial number of CEE38xx Thanks.

CelticArmory · December 4, 2012, 10:03 AM

Thanks Jim, that's a big help.

FLChinook · December 4, 2012, 01:36 PM

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Scrumbag · December 4, 2012, 01:38 PM

Hi Folks, looking for some help with this:

N8 04828

Any info much appreciated.

Kind regards and thanks in advance,

Scrummy

1 old 0311-1 · December 4, 2012, 05:23 PM

Pointshoot: CEE38XX is Aug-Sep 2000

Scumbag: Looks like a N frame 1980

I THINK I got them all. If not hit it again

Scrumbag · December 5, 2012, 03:38 AM

Thanks Old 0311-1! Very helpful!

ATB,

Scrummy

mytexasgun · December 5, 2012, 02:03 PM

I have a 4 screw side plate with 1 screw above the trigger guard in front .38
the serial # s 965796 contacted S&W they said I had 1 to many digits in my serial# and if I dropped the last one I had a 1951 MFG. .38 BUT 965796 is also stamped into the back of the right side grip. This a 6 shot square butt blue snubbie, was my father in-law's service pistol he has passed on and any info would be APPRECIATED.
THANKS

November 24, 2012, 05:06 PM	#5801
Garycw Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2011 Location: Ohio-Kentucky - florida Posts: 1,221	New to me S&W Model 10 I'm trying to find aprox. production date. Serial # BFF54xx is on the butt. On the side of grip there was also a # 366383 I think. It was hard to see with Houge grip screw bracket. I used to carry one like this at work in the 70's. the butt even made a good hammer when needed. I now have much more respect for this fine made, accurate pistol.it came with the new grips, which makes it look & feel great in the hand. I'll be touching up the bluing and keep ( this not considered pretty workhorse) in my collection. Thanks for any help on production date.

November 24, 2012, 09:55 PM	#5803
Garycw Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2011 Location: Ohio-Kentucky - florida Posts: 1,221	Thank jim I thought it might have been older with some of the rust & pitting in places. I'll be taking care of that though in its new permanent home.

November 26, 2012, 09:02 PM	#5806
jaredt00 Junior Member Join Date: July 4, 2007 Posts: 6	j frame I was just wondering When my new (to me) j frame 442 was made and if its safe to use +P ammo in?> 442-1 ser # CCM0XXX

November 28, 2012, 05:57 PM	#5808
jaredt00 Junior Member Join Date: July 4, 2007 Posts: 6	Just called smith. Mine was made in 1998 and the guy told me no plus p. I just got an email response from smith saying anyone after 1996 is gtg with +p. They said the rep i talked to must of been new. Last edited by jaredt00; November 29, 2012 at 07:14 PM.

November 28, 2012, 11:25 PM	#5811
Cousin Pat Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2009 Posts: 140	Serial Number search and question: Model 27-2 I have 8.375" Model 27-2 serial number N477xxx -- date of manufacture? Also it has gold lettering on metal surfaces and gold medallions on wood grips -- is this unusual? Good gun? Thanks to you experts!

November 25, 2012, 01:12 AM	#5804
marv Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 1999 Location: South coast of Indiana Posts: 116	I have The Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson 3rd Edition for Kindle on my puter. Will someone please tell me where I can find the mfr date in this edition?

November 27, 2012, 11:03 PM	#5807
pdbertb Member Join Date: May 21, 2011 Location: The Low Desert of CA Posts: 50	I have an old S&W .22 on hold at a LGS. I'm not sure which model it is but the serial number begins 674XXX. In addition to the date can you tell which model it might be? I haven't been able to find pictures to help me determine.

November 28, 2012, 08:01 PM	#5809
CelticArmory Junior Member Join Date: July 17, 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 5	Ok, I'm going blind trying to find my info in this thread. Sooooooo long. I have an early S&W I'm trying to ID. It's a 4 screw, nickel, .38 S&W CTG, 5 shot, round but, fixed sight 5 digit SN (468xx). Yolk is only marked with a 4503 (not model number). Left side of barrel is marked "Smith & Wesson, .38 S.&W. CTG. Right side of frame has trade mark with Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. and where most seem to have the full address for location it only says "MADE IN U.S.A." It looks to me like an early Terrier but all the pics I can find have the markings different. I'm helping this auctioneer get the right info.

November 28, 2012, 11:38 PM	#5812
pdbertb Member Join Date: May 21, 2011 Location: The Low Desert of CA Posts: 50	Thanks for the great news!

November 30, 2012, 12:30 AM	#5814
Cousin Pat Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2009 Posts: 140	answer to Jim Jim - yes, the medallions are SW logo, they are also gold-color. thanks - C.P.

November 30, 2012, 10:56 PM	#5815
Tat2dmeatman Junior Member Join Date: November 30, 2012 Posts: 1	My new 629-1 I bought a 629-1, .44mag from a friend of mine. I have 2 questions please. Manufacture date, and what kind of frame is it? I love wheel guns, but I don't profess to be ultra knowledgeable. SN AYL39xx. Thanks!

December 1, 2012, 08:41 AM	#5816
rayban Member Join Date: May 29, 2010 Posts: 84	I just picked up a used 642, CHF0XXX...date please? Thanks!!

December 1, 2012, 02:34 PM	#5817
1 old 0311-1 Junior member Join Date: November 5, 2012 Posts: 89	ALY39XX is Jan 1988, N frame CHFOXXX is March 2004

December 2, 2012, 09:22 AM	#5818
The Meatman Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 157	Thank you!

December 4, 2012, 06:12 AM	#5819
Pointshoot Senior Member Join Date: May 23, 2004 Posts: 236	Hi everyone - - - my S&W catalog is in another location . . . so I'd appreciate it if anyone would be kind enough to please provide me with the build year for a 64-6 that has a serial number of CEE38xx Thanks.

December 4, 2012, 10:03 AM	#5820
CelticArmory Junior Member Join Date: July 17, 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 5	Thanks Jim, that's a big help.

December 4, 2012, 01:36 PM	#5821
FLChinook Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 378	Delete Last edited by FLChinook; December 4, 2012 at 03:27 PM.

December 4, 2012, 01:38 PM	#5822
Scrumbag Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2012 Posts: 173	S&W 25-5 .45 Colt CTG. Hi Folks, looking for some help with this: N8 04828 Any info much appreciated. Kind regards and thanks in advance, Scrummy Last edited by Scrumbag; December 4, 2012 at 01:51 PM.

December 4, 2012, 05:23 PM	#5823
1 old 0311-1 Junior member Join Date: November 5, 2012 Posts: 89	Pointshoot: CEE38XX is Aug-Sep 2000 Scumbag: Looks like a N frame 1980 I THINK I got them all. If not hit it again

December 5, 2012, 03:38 AM	#5824
Scrumbag Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2012 Posts: 173	Thanks Old 0311-1! Very helpful! ATB, Scrummy

December 5, 2012, 02:03 PM	#5825
mytexasgun Junior Member Join Date: December 4, 2012 Posts: 2	.38 S&W I have a 4 screw side plate with 1 screw above the trigger guard in front .38 the serial # s 965796 contacted S&W they said I had 1 to many digits in my serial# and if I dropped the last one I had a 1951 MFG. .38 BUT 965796 is also stamped into the back of the right side grip. This a 6 shot square butt blue snubbie, was my father in-law's service pistol he has passed on and any info would be APPRECIATED. THANKS

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