Smith and Wesson serial number search

[laytonj1]

Originally Posted by Mojave

Picked up a 242 today. I know these were only made in 1990, but I was curious if the book had a month listed: CDF2XXX

Thanks!

They were made from Mar 1999 to Jan 2000.
CDF would be March 99.

Jim

[luvrotts1]

Thanks Jim I appreciate it

[EIGHTYDUECE]

I've got an old one.

Pre-model 10 M&P .38 Spl SN# 378xxx

[Mojave]

They were made from Mar 1999 to Jan 2000.
CDF would be March 99.

Jim

Thanks Jim! That's what I get for believing random information on the internet.

[laytonj1]

I've got an old one.

Pre-model 10 M&P .38 Spl SN# 378xxx

Very Nice!
Very early 1920's

Jim

[EIGHTYDUECE]

Thank you very much Jim.

[rperpe55]

hello, I have a old smith and Wesson .38 I believe pre model 10. The serial number is 648655. Can anyone help me find when this gun was made. Thank you

[laytonj1]

Originally Posted by rperpe55

hello, I have a old smith and Wesson .38 I believe pre model 10. The serial number is 648655. Can anyone help me find when this gun was made. Thank you

Assuming it’s a six shot, it would be a .38 Military & Police made around 1934.
Around 1957, when S&W began using model numbers, they became the model 10.

Jim

[Jimirats]

Originally Posted by Tamara

What kind of Smith is it, and what's the serial number? (use X's for the last three digits.)

Hello Tamara
I recently purchased a 38 S&W with a three inch barrel for $250.00 and am hoping to find out if it is WW2 era. Its in good shape with only a couple of blemishes near the grip. The markings on the barrel reads, "38 S & M special CTG" Serial number 459***. Can you help?

[Jimirats]

On the barrel it is just stamped 38 S & W Special CTG on right side and Smith & Wesson on the left side. It is a three inch barrel with serial number 459XXX

[Jazzgun]

Originally Posted by BillCA

Navy Joe,

That's easy. That short N97X serial number was made in 1969 when S&W started using the N prefix.

For the rust on your trigger guard, soak the area in Kroil penetrating oil for an hour or so to loosen the rust. To remove it, use a copper Chore-boy brand scrubber pad to remove the rust. The copper is soft enough it won't hurt the finish. You may have a bare metal spot when done but you can either touch it up or keep it well oiled.

Great tip on the Choreboy to remove the rust! Thanks!

[laytonj1]

On the barrel it is just stamped 38 S & W Special CTG on right side and Smith & Wesson on the left side. It is a three inch barrel with serial number 459XXX

5 or 6 shot? If a 6 shot it would be early/mid 1920's.
If a 5 shot then mid 1960's.
BTW, barrel length on a revolver is measured from the face of the cylinder to the end of the muzzle.

Jim

[Jimirats]

5 shot, 3 inch barrel. Someone told me it was pre WW2, but now I know. Thanks for the help.

[Jimirats]

Originally Posted by laytonj1

5 or 6 shot? If a 6 shot it would be early/mid 1920's.
If a 5 shot then mid 1960's.
BTW, barrel length on a revolver is measured from the face of the cylinder to the end of the muzzle.

Jim

So, is $250.00 a bit much for the gun Jim, or did I do ok by spending that on the 38?

[laytonj1]

Originally Posted by Jimirats

So, is $250.00 a bit much for the gun Jim, or did I do ok by spending that on the 38?

Unless it’s beat to death that would be a good price.

Jim

[Jimirats]

Originally Posted by laytonj1

Unless it’s beat to death that would be a good price.

Jim

No way, this gun is in very good shape and very happy with the purchase. One last question. Could this have been a police detective revolver? I will send some pictures once I figure out how.

[laytonj1]

Anything is possible. But, without any police department markings on the gun or documented history, there’s really no way to know.

Jim

[Mojave]

Just grabbed a 340PD, CZE7xxx. Thanks!

[laytonj1]

Originally Posted by Mojave

Just grabbed a 340PD, CZE7xxx. Thanks!

I only have the 3rd addition of the SCSW which covers pre 2006. Someone on the S&W forum will have the 4th addition and be able to answer your question or S&W customer service can tell you over the phone.

Jim

[Mojave]

I only have the 3rd addition of the SCSW which covers pre 2006. Someone on the S&W forum will have the 4th addition and be able to answer your question or S&W customer service can tell you over the phone.

Jim

Thanks for trying Jim.

[Mojave]

Scored a 686-4 CBJ2xxx. I going to guess 1995. Thanks!

[Ibmikey]

Have a pre model 10 M&P serial S 881624 any help on dating will be appreciated. Also same in 32-20 serial 53241.

[Mcklain]

Hello

I would like to get the manufacture date for my CS9 Chiefs Special. The Serial # is BDH9XXX.

Thanks
Mcklain

[laytonj1]

Have a pre model 10 M&P serial S 881624 any help on dating will be appreciated. Also same in 32-20 serial 53241.

Serial numbers ran from S811120 in 1945 to S999999 in 1948.
For the 32-20, it's a 3rd Change with serial numbers running from 45201 in 1909 to 65700 in 1915.

I would like to get the manufacture date for my CS9 Chiefs Special. The Serial # is BDH9XXX.

1989.

Jim

[Ibmikey]

Layton, Thanks for the info on two survivors that continue to provide enjoyment at the range.