Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 159

laytonj1 · February 25, 2011, 04:57 PM

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Could I get the year on this 4506-1 # MJF1455?

There's no listing in the SCSW for the MJF prefix. S&W made so many different special runs with out of sequence serial numbers that only they can track them all.
That said, 4506's were made from 1988 to 1999 with the -1's coming in around 92.

S&W's customer service would be able to give you the DOB over the phone for free.

Jim.

timmay82airborne · February 25, 2011, 06:26 PM

I just returned to the civillian life and my retired uncle from the 82nd gave me his old .38 spc ctg mod. 10-10,,i wanna ask you the experts on the serial number match up,,the left side has an A15 93xxx,, the bottom has BDRxxxx,, the right side has 35xx an a lil L or upside own 7,,lol not sure,,also at the top of the left side a lil H22,,anybody help with wat this all means,,thanks

FlyFish · February 25, 2011, 06:32 PM

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I just returned to the civillian life and my retired uncle from the 82nd gave me his old .38 spc ctg mod. 10-10,,i wanna ask you the experts on the serial number match up,,the left side has an A15 93xxx,, the bottom has BDRxxxx

The only number that counts is the one on the bottom of the grip frame, which is the serial number of record for virtually all S&W revolvers. The other numbers are just used in the manufacturing process to keep track of parts. In the case of your Mod. 10-10, the BDR prefix corresponds to a manufacturing year of 1989.

(1989 = "OLD .38 spc . . ."?? Man, I'm feeling REALLY old now)

Thank you for your service, sir.

timmay82airborne · February 25, 2011, 06:51 PM

Thanks for the year,,thats older than i was thinking but is there anyway to find out more about this specific weapon,, like who might have used it or anything like that,, my uncle cant really hold a conversation due to old age medical conditions

FlyFish · February 25, 2011, 07:14 PM

I don't know of any way to find out how and by whom the gun has been used, other than talking to those who might know. If you want to spend $50 you can get a letter from Roy Jinks, S&W Historian, that will provide a bit more information on the gun, including which dealer or distributor the gun was initially shipped to, and the exact date. The so-called "factory letter" is typically only done for guns with some collector value, but if you want to spend the money S&W will be happy to tell you what they can.

chilie23 · February 25, 2011, 10:58 PM

Hello again my esteemed fellow forum members

I was recently bequeathed a couple of handguns and would like to know their "DOB"

Any help is much appreciated, and here's a picture of the two ..

TOP Model 686

ADY36**

BOTTOM Model 15-3

2K759**

Snobal · February 25, 2011, 11:40 PM

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...this one is a 66-1, stainless, 357 Mag, # 57K93XX.

Early 1980 - the SN range that year was 57K0001 to 91K6800

Thank you Mr. Flyfish!

FlyFish · February 26, 2011, 08:03 AM

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top model 686

ady36**

1984

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bottom model 15-3

2k759**

1972

chilie23 · February 26, 2011, 09:55 AM

Thank you again FlyFish!!

gbarber1 · February 26, 2011, 07:54 PM

I just bought a S&W pro series model 60, serial # CPJ15***. Just wondering what year it is, thank you in advance

sweetgator · February 27, 2011, 12:06 PM

Hi,i picked up a like new 15-8 4 inch barrel,nickel performance center 38 sp .how do i tell if it is lew horton.serial #nsc0160---- #182? Any help would be appreciated thanks

FlyFish · February 27, 2011, 03:20 PM

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a like new 15-8 4 inch barrel,nickel performance center 38 sp .how do i tell if it is lew horton.serial #nsc0160---- #182?

According to SCSW, all these guns were commissioned by Lew Horton and were produced in September of 2000. The serial number is NSC0160 (the example that they reviewed for the book was NSC0170), I'm not sure what the dashes and #182 refer to.

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I just bought a S&W pro series model 60, serial # CPJ15***. Just wondering what year it is

Newer than 2004, which is where the SN numbering in latest edition of the book ends, at around "CH-". You can call S&W Customer Service and they will give you the year over the phone.

gbarber1 · February 27, 2011, 03:45 PM

Thank you FlyFish

PhilH · February 27, 2011, 05:23 PM

Can you tell me the mfg. date of my SW 32Long, serial number 6299XX? It is a nice piece with a little rust on the barrel, no pitting.

Bluing is probably about 80 to 90 %. Round grips.

Thanks for any info.

PhilH

laytonj1 · February 27, 2011, 05:40 PM

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Can you tell me the mfg. date of my SW 32Long, serial number 6299XX?

Well, as close as I can get is serial number 640XXX was in 1956 and 657XXX was in 1957. So yours would likely be 1955.

Jim

KevinVan · February 27, 2011, 09:48 PM

First time to post here, hope it won't be the last. I'm just getting into pistols/revolvers and have picked myself up a nice Smith and Wesson model 64 from a gun show, but not sure much about it.

The serial number is CJF 5XXX and it had 64-8 as well.

Any info on this gun would be appreciated.

-KevinVan

laytonj1 · February 28, 2011, 06:57 PM

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The serial number is CJF 5XXX and it had 64-8 as well.

CJF is after CHxxxxx (2004), which is the lastest date the SCSW covers.
S&W customer service will give you the date over the phone for free.

Jim

huntinaz · March 1, 2011, 09:01 AM

What about a model 10-5 D7404xx ?

ARDogman · March 1, 2011, 10:35 AM

CCE7xxx

Serial number is above...any help on this one?

laytonj1 · March 1, 2011, 06:08 PM

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model 10-5 D7404xx

1975.

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CCE7xxx

1997.

Jim

huntinaz · March 1, 2011, 07:16 PM

Gracias Laytonj1! I'll post pics of it here in awhile.

kenrn07 · March 3, 2011, 08:26 PM

How about 440xxx. would like to know year and model if possible. It was my grandfather's gun. Also looking for a 6" barrel for it if anybody knows where to get one. Had gunsmith look at it and said it needs new barrel.

nexron · March 3, 2011, 10:09 PM

hey guys new to forums and just bought my first gun, a S&W of course, the gun shop i bought the gun from said it was pretty old, they guessed about 30 years,which isnt really that old but im curious if anyone would tell me what year it was made its a .38 special snub-nose, no hammer, model 640, # CEN417x

Whirlwind06 · March 4, 2011, 02:09 PM

S&W Model 66-2 185Kxxx

Genepix · March 4, 2011, 04:52 PM

I just picked up a pristine S&W model 10-8 and would be interested in its dob. Serial # as follows: 3D36xxx. Thanks in advance.

February 25, 2011, 06:26 PM	#3952
timmay82airborne Junior Member Join Date: February 25, 2011 Posts: 2	hello I just returned to the civillian life and my retired uncle from the 82nd gave me his old .38 spc ctg mod. 10-10,,i wanna ask you the experts on the serial number match up,,the left side has an A15 93xxx,, the bottom has BDRxxxx,, the right side has 35xx an a lil L or upside own 7,,lol not sure,,also at the top of the left side a lil H22,,anybody help with wat this all means,,thanks

February 26, 2011, 07:54 PM	#3960
gbarber1 Member Join Date: December 16, 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 24	serial # help I just bought a S&W pro series model 60, serial # CPJ15***. Just wondering what year it is, thank you in advance

February 27, 2011, 12:06 PM	#3961
sweetgator Junior Member Join Date: February 27, 2011 Posts: 1	s&W 15-8 Hi,i picked up a like new 15-8 4 inch barrel,nickel performance center 38 sp .how do i tell if it is lew horton.serial #nsc0160---- #182? Any help would be appreciated thanks

February 27, 2011, 03:45 PM	#3963
gbarber1 Member Join Date: December 16, 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 24	Thank you FlyFish Last edited by gbarber1; February 27, 2011 at 04:17 PM.

February 27, 2011, 05:23 PM	#3964
PhilH Junior Member Join Date: February 27, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 2	SW 32 Long Date Can you tell me the mfg. date of my SW 32Long, serial number 6299XX? It is a nice piece with a little rust on the barrel, no pitting. Bluing is probably about 80 to 90 %. Round grips. Thanks for any info. PhilH

February 25, 2011, 06:51 PM	#3954
timmay82airborne Junior Member Join Date: February 25, 2011 Posts: 2	Thanks for the year,,thats older than i was thinking but is there anyway to find out more about this specific weapon,, like who might have used it or anything like that,, my uncle cant really hold a conversation due to old age medical conditions

February 25, 2011, 07:14 PM	#3955
FlyFish Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2009 Location: Overlooking the Baker River Valley Posts: 1,727	I don't know of any way to find out how and by whom the gun has been used, other than talking to those who might know. If you want to spend $50 you can get a letter from Roy Jinks, S&W Historian, that will provide a bit more information on the gun, including which dealer or distributor the gun was initially shipped to, and the exact date. The so-called "factory letter" is typically only done for guns with some collector value, but if you want to spend the money S&W will be happy to tell you what they can.

February 25, 2011, 10:58 PM	#3956
chilie23 Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2007 Location: OHIO Posts: 234	Hello again my esteemed fellow forum members I was recently bequeathed a couple of handguns and would like to know their "DOB" Any help is much appreciated, and here's a picture of the two .. TOP Model 686 ADY36 BOTTOM Model 15-3 2K759

February 25, 2011, 11:40 PM	#3957
Snobal Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2009 Location: Arizona Wilderness Posts: 121	Quote: ...this one is a 66-1, stainless, 357 Mag, # 57K93XX. Early 1980 - the SN range that year was 57K0001 to 91K6800 Thank you Mr. Flyfish!

February 26, 2011, 09:55 AM	#3959
chilie23 Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2007 Location: OHIO Posts: 234	Thank you again FlyFish!!

February 27, 2011, 09:48 PM	#3966
KevinVan Junior Member Join Date: February 27, 2011 Posts: 1	Help with my serial number First time to post here, hope it won't be the last. I'm just getting into pistols/revolvers and have picked myself up a nice Smith and Wesson model 64 from a gun show, but not sure much about it. The serial number is CJF 5XXX and it had 64-8 as well. Any info on this gun would be appreciated. -KevinVan

March 1, 2011, 09:01 AM	#3968
huntinaz Senior Member Join Date: September 21, 2010 Location: az Posts: 1,332	What about a model 10-5 D7404xx ? __________________ "When there’s lead in the air, there’s hope in the heart”- Hunter’s Proverb "Feed me, or feed me to something. I just want to be part of the food chain." -Al Bundy

March 1, 2011, 10:35 AM	#3969
ARDogman Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2009 Location: Eastern South Dakota Posts: 247	Smith 642-1 Date of Manufacture? CCE7xxx Serial number is above...any help on this one?

March 1, 2011, 07:16 PM	#3971
huntinaz Senior Member Join Date: September 21, 2010 Location: az Posts: 1,332	Gracias Laytonj1! I'll post pics of it here in awhile. __________________ "When there’s lead in the air, there’s hope in the heart”- Hunter’s Proverb "Feed me, or feed me to something. I just want to be part of the food chain." -Al Bundy

March 3, 2011, 08:26 PM	#3972
kenrn07 Junior Member Join Date: March 3, 2011 Posts: 2	How about 440xxx. would like to know year and model if possible. It was my grandfather's gun. Also looking for a 6" barrel for it if anybody knows where to get one. Had gunsmith look at it and said it needs new barrel.

March 3, 2011, 10:09 PM	#3973
nexron Junior Member Join Date: March 3, 2011 Posts: 1	hey guys new to forums and just bought my first gun, a S&W of course, the gun shop i bought the gun from said it was pretty old, they guessed about 30 years,which isnt really that old but im curious if anyone would tell me what year it was made its a .38 special snub-nose, no hammer, model 640, # CEN417x

March 4, 2011, 02:09 PM	#3974
Whirlwind06 Senior Member Join Date: March 3, 2006 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 998	S&W Model 66-2 185Kxxx Last edited by Whirlwind06; March 4, 2011 at 02:58 PM.

March 4, 2011, 04:52 PM	#3975
Genepix Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 313	S&W date search I just picked up a pristine S&W model 10-8 and would be interested in its dob. Serial # as follows: 3D36xxx. Thanks in advance.

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