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1 old 0311-1 · December 5, 2012, 02:34 PM

965796:
Looks like a 1944 Military & Police

mytexasgun · December 5, 2012, 05:21 PM

Also on the barrel is SMITH & WESSON
38 S&W.SPC.CTG.

On the frame under the cyl.lug C1 2 46169 the C may be a G 46169 is on the lug also

Thank you for your answer.

laytonj1 · December 5, 2012, 07:03 PM

Quote:

On the frame under the cyl.lug C1 2 46169 the C may be a G 46169 is on the lug also

Those are assembly numbers.

Jim

Pointshoot · December 5, 2012, 09:17 PM

1 old 0311-1 - - - thank you very much for the info ! I really appreciate it.

All the best, - - - Rob

eddie19852004 · December 7, 2012, 07:32 AM

I have a S&W .38 Special that I'm trying to find out an age or any other info on. I was told it was my great great grandfather's when he was a police officer . Not familiar at all with guns, so bear with me! I believe the S/N is on the butt of the gun? It says: 266xxx. Any info at all is appreciated!!! Thanks!!!

1 old 0311-1 · December 7, 2012, 01:06 PM

266XXX? Man you DO have an oldie. That was made about 1919.

Tall Pine · December 8, 2012, 12:07 AM

Hello all. Any idea of the year of my 329pd with serial# beginning CHM4xxx.

Thank you very much!

1 old 0311-1 · December 8, 2012, 03:34 PM

CHM4XXX? Man that's a new kid. July 2004

Tall Pine · December 9, 2012, 02:11 PM

Thank you very much! Now my buddy wants to know the date of his 329pd if you dont mind:

DBX9xxx

laytonj1 · December 9, 2012, 04:44 PM

Quote:

DBX9xxx

That's recent production. Book only goes to 2004. You'll have to call S&W customer service to get the DOB.

Jim

1 old 0311-1 · December 9, 2012, 06:16 PM

Sorry I won't be answering any more of these requests. It appears my "INSULTING BEHAVIOR" ruffled the feathers of someone in the "COOL KIDS LUNCH CLUB"

laytonj1 · December 9, 2012, 08:20 PM

1 old 0311-1,

I've seen nothing but you being helpful. It's been pretty nice having someone else to answer S&W questions.
Please reconsider.

Jim

MarkeePhotog · December 10, 2012, 09:29 AM

I just received a relative's S&W 38 revolver. It's serial number on the butt is
V12***, and it is only 5 digits. From what I have found on this forum, this may be from the 40's. It is nickel with ivory colored plastic grips. Can anyone confirm the approximate date for me?

heidithe2nd · December 10, 2012, 02:20 PM

I need to sell this gun and don't know if it is a pre or post model. I know the pre is more valuable. It belonged to my late husband and is in good condition.
I know it is a 38/44 Outdoorsman. PLEASE HELP.I have been trying for a week to find out with no luck. I do have pictures.

sgms · December 10, 2012, 04:49 PM

The standard Catalog of S&W lists your serial number S818xx as being as in made 1951 or 1952. The Pre model 23's were made 1950 to 1966 serial number range S57000 to S261999.

m2otts · December 10, 2012, 10:52 PM

It has a six digit serial # 178xxx . Any help on this one?

heidithe2nd · December 11, 2012, 09:16 AM

To sgms Thanks so much, I have been trying for a week to get an answer on the web without paying. I am new to all this but am learning. Happy Holidays.

CPickler · December 11, 2012, 11:23 AM

I was cleaning out a house recently, and stumbled upon these two S&W revolvers. The top one is a model 36-1, because that is stamped on the gun, the bottom one is the one I need help identifying.

The bottom is marked with a C then a bunch of space and then 41904. With the cylinder out there is a big 7, then 71363 below it. It looks kind of like a Model 10, but most of the pictures I've seen of a model 10 have more space between the end of the push rod and the end of the barrel.

laytonj1 · December 11, 2012, 08:51 PM

Quote:

V12***

Victory model. They were made during WWII for the Military. SN's ran from V1 in 1942 to V769000 in 1944.

Quote:

It has a six digit serial # 178xxx

Not much to go on. S&W reused the same serial numbers on many different models of guns over the years.
Did you take the serial number from the bottom of the grip butt and include and letter prefixes, if any? See pic.
What caliber? How many rounds does it hold? Does it have a modern swing out cylinder or one that the barrel and cylinder tip down to load/unload?

Quote:

The bottom is marked with a C then a bunch of space and then 41904

38 Military & Police. SN's ran from C1 in 1948 to C223998 in 1951.

Jim

TGSTGS · December 12, 2012, 03:24 PM

The serial number is BEW8XXX

I'm thinking it might be 1988? Can you confirm that it is or isn't

laytonj1 · December 12, 2012, 08:35 PM

Quote:

BEW8XXX

BEP was Dec 89 and BFN Mar 90 so you're in between that.

Jim

MarkeePhotog · December 12, 2012, 11:32 PM

Thanks for the info on the serial #. I always assumed it was his service revolver in the local law enforcement from the '50's. Had no idea it was that old. What is the chance it was plated originally?

TGSTGS · December 13, 2012, 03:17 PM

Thanks Jim

laytonj1 · December 13, 2012, 10:17 PM

Quote:

What is the chance it was plated originally?

Zero.

Jim

MarkeePhotog · December 16, 2012, 11:22 PM

Thanks for the help on the old serial #'s Other than paying Smith and Wesson, is there a way to find out exactly when this gun was issued? I know form reading here a V12--- would be early in WW2, butthe more info the better.

December 5, 2012, 05:21 PM	#5827
mytexasgun Junior Member Join Date: December 4, 2012 Posts: 2	.38 S&W Also on the barrel is SMITH & WESSON 38 S&W.SPC.CTG. On the frame under the cyl.lug C1 2 46169 the C may be a G 46169 is on the lug also Thank you for your answer.

December 7, 2012, 07:32 AM	#5830
eddie19852004 Junior Member Join Date: December 6, 2012 Posts: 1	.38 S&W Special CTG age? I have a S&W .38 Special that I'm trying to find out an age or any other info on. I was told it was my great great grandfather's when he was a police officer . Not familiar at all with guns, so bear with me! I believe the S/N is on the butt of the gun? It says: 266xxx. Any info at all is appreciated!!! Thanks!!!

December 8, 2012, 12:07 AM	#5832
Tall Pine Member Join Date: November 3, 2005 Location: USA Posts: 90	S&W 329pd Hello all. Any idea of the year of my 329pd with serial# beginning CHM4xxx. Thank you very much!

December 9, 2012, 02:11 PM	#5834
Tall Pine Member Join Date: November 3, 2005 Location: USA Posts: 90	Another 329pd Thank you very much! Now my buddy wants to know the date of his 329pd if you dont mind: DBX9xxx

December 10, 2012, 09:29 AM	#5838
MarkeePhotog Junior Member Join Date: December 9, 2012 Posts: 3	Gun new to me... I just received a relative's S&W 38 revolver. It's serial number on the butt is V12**, and it is only 5 digits. From what I have found on this forum, this may be from the 40's. It is nickel with ivory colored plastic grips. Can anyone confirm the approximate date for me? Last edited by MarkeePhotog; December 10, 2012 at 10:28 PM.*

December 5, 2012, 02:34 PM	#5826
1 old 0311-1 Junior member Join Date: November 5, 2012 Posts: 89	965796: Looks like a 1944 Military & Police

December 5, 2012, 09:17 PM	#5829
Pointshoot Senior Member Join Date: May 23, 2004 Posts: 236	1 old 0311-1 - - - thank you very much for the info ! I really appreciate it. All the best, - - - Rob

December 7, 2012, 01:06 PM	#5831
1 old 0311-1 Junior member Join Date: November 5, 2012 Posts: 89	266XXX? Man you DO have an oldie. That was made about 1919.

December 8, 2012, 03:34 PM	#5833
1 old 0311-1 Junior member Join Date: November 5, 2012 Posts: 89	CHM4XXX? Man that's a new kid. July 2004

December 9, 2012, 06:16 PM	#5836
1 old 0311-1 Junior member Join Date: November 5, 2012 Posts: 89	Sorry I won't be answering any more of these requests. It appears my "INSULTING BEHAVIOR" ruffled the feathers of someone in the "COOL KIDS LUNCH CLUB"

December 9, 2012, 08:20 PM	#5837
laytonj1 Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2005 Posts: 4,443	1 old 0311-1, I've seen nothing but you being helpful. It's been pretty nice having someone else to answer S&W questions. Please reconsider. Jim

December 10, 2012, 02:20 PM	#5839
heidithe2nd Junior Member Join Date: December 7, 2012 Posts: 3	S & w model 23 ser. no. S818XX I need to sell this gun and don't know if it is a pre or post model. I know the pre is more valuable. It belonged to my late husband and is in good condition. I know it is a 38/44 Outdoorsman. PLEASE HELP.I have been trying for a week to find out with no luck. I do have pictures.

December 10, 2012, 04:49 PM	#5840
sgms Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2010 Location: Arizona or Ohio depending Posts: 1,021	The standard Catalog of S&W lists your serial number S818xx as being as in made 1951 or 1952. The Pre model 23's were made 1950 to 1966 serial number range S57000 to S261999.

December 10, 2012, 10:52 PM	#5841
m2otts Junior Member Join Date: December 10, 2012 Posts: 1	An oldie? It has a six digit serial # 178xxx . Any help on this one? Last edited by m2otts; December 12, 2012 at 11:49 AM.

December 11, 2012, 09:16 AM	#5842
heidithe2nd Junior Member Join Date: December 7, 2012 Posts: 3	Serial No. S818XX POST To sgms Thanks so much, I have been trying for a week to get an answer on the web without paying. I am new to all this but am learning. Happy Holidays.

December 11, 2012, 11:23 AM	#5843
CPickler Junior Member Join Date: December 11, 2012 Posts: 1	Identification Assistance I was cleaning out a house recently, and stumbled upon these two S&W revolvers. The top one is a model 36-1, because that is stamped on the gun, the bottom one is the one I need help identifying. The bottom is marked with a C then a bunch of space and then 41904. With the cylinder out there is a big 7, then 71363 below it. It looks kind of like a Model 10, but most of the pictures I've seen of a model 10 have more space between the end of the push rod and the end of the barrel.

December 12, 2012, 03:24 PM	#5845
TGSTGS Member Join Date: November 17, 2012 Posts: 34	SW 617 no dash 6" SS The serial number is BEW8XXX I'm thinking it might be 1988? Can you confirm that it is or isn't

December 12, 2012, 11:32 PM	#5847
MarkeePhotog Junior Member Join Date: December 9, 2012 Posts: 3	Victory Model .38 Thanks for the info on the serial #. I always assumed it was his service revolver in the local law enforcement from the '50's. Had no idea it was that old. What is the chance it was plated originally?

December 13, 2012, 03:17 PM	#5848
TGSTGS Member Join Date: November 17, 2012 Posts: 34	Thanks Jim

December 16, 2012, 11:22 PM	#5850
MarkeePhotog Junior Member Join Date: December 9, 2012 Posts: 3	Thanks for the help on the old serial #'s Other than paying Smith and Wesson, is there a way to find out exactly when this gun was issued? I know form reading here a V12--- would be early in WW2, butthe more info the better.

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