Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 25

laytonj1 · November 9, 2008, 12:18 AM

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The serial number you listed shouldn't be a M15 serial number.

Doh!! Good catch, and I can't believe I missed that.

Jim

skeeter2575 · November 10, 2008, 12:51 PM

Yes, i went and looked at it too and confirmed that it was a model 15 and had the "D" prefix on the serial number. And it is a fixed sight frame. It is also a government model i think, it came from the Albuquerque, New Mexico Police Department if that helps.

carguychris · November 10, 2008, 01:51 PM

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Yes, i went and looked at it too and confirmed that it was a model 15 and had the "D" prefix on the serial number. And it is a fixed sight frame.

If it has fixed sights, it's not supposed to be a Model 15.

OTOH incorrect factory S&W markings aren't unheard of. I'd get this one lettered.

ruger4d4 · November 10, 2008, 05:41 PM

I just got a S&W model 10 #V968**. Any info about it would be appreciated.

clwolfe01 · November 10, 2008, 07:05 PM

I have just aquired a .38 Chiefs Special, Model 36-1, Blue finish, Round butt, 3inch barrell, Serial # 462XXX, and I am trying to figure out info such as the date of manufacture, how much it is possibly worth, etc. Can anyone supply me with any information. It would be greatly appreciated.

skeeter2575 · November 10, 2008, 07:06 PM

Thanks for all your help.

David Durham

carguychris · November 10, 2008, 10:49 PM

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I just got a S&W model 10 #V968**. Any info about it would be appreciated.

It's a Victory made in August or September of 1942. They're really coming out of the woodwork!

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I have just aquired a .38 Chiefs Special, Model 36-1, Blue finish, Round butt, 3inch barrell, Serial # 462XXX, and I am trying to figure out info such as the date of manufacture, how much it is possibly worth, etc.

It was made in the mid-1960s; it's in the middle of the 1962-1969 range. The 3" barrels are worth more than the 1-7/8" (aka 2") barrels because they're much less common. In my area, it would probably be $425-$475 LNIB, $300-$375 in very good shape, $250-$300 for a slightly beat-up "shooter". Add a slight premium for a flat cylinder latch (used until 1966), and if it has an adjustable rear sight, the value will nearly double.

ruger4d4 · November 11, 2008, 01:01 AM

Thanks a million carguychris!

Tamlin · November 11, 2008, 10:09 PM

I've read through all 25 pages of this thread, hoping to find the answer to my gun's DOB - I am guessing 1985 - the serial number is AUU 74xx. (gun is a 629 .44 mag). Jim - how did I do? Thank you in advance. . .

Tamlin

laytonj1 · November 12, 2008, 01:33 AM

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I am guessing 1985 - the serial number is AUU 74xx. (gun is a 629 .44 mag). Jim - how did I do?

Close, the book shows AHC started Jan 86 and jumps to AVB starting Jul 87 so I'd say AUU to be 1987.

Jim

Tamlin · November 13, 2008, 07:48 PM

Thank you very much!

D-Ric902 · November 14, 2008, 01:10 AM

I just got a new (used) one for you.
S&W 29-6
44 Mag
round butt
6 inch
Blue
Adj sights
sn# BST 8380

Thanks, I appreciate it.

skeptiq · November 14, 2008, 09:40 AM

Hello, I am new to site (1st post). I found this site while researching a S&W I inherited from my father when he passed away about 5 years ago.

Here's what I could find on the revolver itself:

32 Long CTG

Pat dates: 3/27/1894, 8/4/1896, 12/22/1896, 10/8/1901, 12/17/1901, 2/8/1906

Butt is stamped 97831

When the cylinder is open, near the hinge and on the frame is stamped: 50287 (belive this is the s/n on the yoke)

I believe it's a hand ejector (i.e. it is NOT breech open).

Nickel with mother of pearl handle.

The pic is not very good, but should provide a visual...

Any info as to age would be very appreciated.

Thank you in advance!
Ben

Blacklab · November 14, 2008, 04:53 PM

I inherited a S&W .44 revolver and amd having trouble pinnin down the model. I'd also like to know the balpark age. Here is what I have

I think the s/n is S 68947

I do not have the pistol with me but what I wrote down was

44 S&W Special CTG.

I think that came off the barrel but again I can't guarantee that as I was copying down info from several other guns as well. Just from searching the internet I think it is some version of the Hand Ejectors but not sure if it is 1st 2nd thrid etc.??? I hvae no knowledge of S&Ws

It belonged to my great grand father who passed sometime in the mid to late 50s but I have colts that were in the family that go all the way back to the late 1800s so there is no telling when he got this one. He was a constable in Texas from the early 1900 through his death in the 50s so there are many guns he ended up with ranging in age across that 50 year window. Any info would be appreciated

WHEEL GUN MAN · November 14, 2008, 08:37 PM

I have an old 5 screw S&W .38 special, no model number. Serial number 519XXX , what do I have????

AZroads · November 14, 2008, 08:51 PM

Just bought a very nice 686-6 today and was wondering about its date of manufacture. Serial number is CFH3XXX. Thanks in advance.

kervinbojee · November 14, 2008, 09:06 PM

Just purchased my first handgun and am curious of its BOD. Model 67
serial # 3K35xxx. Does 1973-74 sound about right?

Any assistance is greatly appreciated. I just love this gun and very happy with the results so far!

ssgtwaldo · November 15, 2008, 01:54 AM

I have a S&W M-36 1-7/8 SN AHH25xx When was it made? Is it rated for +P?

laytonj1 · November 15, 2008, 02:58 PM

Quote:

I just got a new (used) one for you.
S&W 29-6
44 Mag
round butt
6 inch
Blue
Adj sights
sn# BST 8380

1994/95.

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32 Long CTG

Pat dates: 3/27/1894, 8/4/1896, 12/22/1896, 10/8/1901, 12/17/1901, 2/8/1906

Butt is stamped 97831

When the cylinder is open, near the hinge and on the frame is stamped: 50287 (belive this is the s/n on the yoke)

.32 hand ejector 4th change. Serial number is on the butt. 97831 = 1910.

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I inherited a S&W .44 revolver and amd having trouble pinnin down the model. I'd also like to know the balpark age. Here is what I have

I think the s/n is S 68947

I do not have the pistol with me but what I wrote down was

44 S&W Special CTG.

3rd model (1926 Model .44 Special) made 1947. Valuable and very desirable gun.

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I have an old 5 screw S&W .38 special, no model number. Serial number 519XXX , what do I have????

Sounds like a .38 Military and Police (early version of model 10) made in the 1930's.

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Just bought a very nice 686-6 today and was wondering about its date of manufacture. Serial number is CFH3XXX.

2004.

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Just purchased my first handgun and am curious of its BOD. Model 67
serial # 3K35xxx. Does 1973-74 sound about right?

Close, 1972.

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I have a S&W M-36 1-7/8 SN AHH25xx When was it made? Is it rated for +P?

1985. Not rated for +P but being all steel it would be okay.

Jim

ssgtwaldo · November 15, 2008, 03:20 PM

Jim, Thanks for the info on the 36....
Rusty

kervinbojee · November 15, 2008, 08:34 PM

Jim,

Thank you for the information on my new to me S & W Model 67. It's my first, but I'm sure it won't be my last.

KB

WHEEL GUN MAN · November 15, 2008, 11:32 PM

Jim,
Thanks for the info....

cmsgt5 · November 17, 2008, 12:50 PM

Greetings

I have a S&W model 19 snubby, AND79--.
Would like to know its date of manufacture. It is in fairly good condiition, I have had it only couple of years; but am thinking of doing action job and coating with black satin with AZ Response Systems. Not cheap, but they do good work.
I have heard some years were prime for production and others were not, so would be interested also if this gem would have been in S&W's prime. It does not seem to be a Fri afternoon production, but does show wear.
'
thanks,
cmsgt5

laytonj1 · November 17, 2008, 07:05 PM

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I have a S&W model 19 snubby, AND79--.
Would like to know its date of manufacture. It is in fairly good condiition, I have had it only couple of years; but am thinking of doing action job and coating with black satin with AZ Response Systems. Not cheap, but they do good work.
I have heard some years were prime for production and others were not, so would be interested also if this gem would have been in S&W's prime. It does not seem to be a Fri afternoon production, but does show wear.

1986/87. S&W did not have any prime years per se' but with that said, most collectors prefer the pinned barrel/recessed cylinder versions made pre 1982. After that would be the pre MIM/internal lock versions. ~97 for MIM and ~2001 for internal lock depending on model. And some folks who buy their guns just to shoot don't much care one way or the other.

Jim

jaybrad · November 17, 2008, 07:39 PM

Just got my first .357, an S&W 686. s/n starts with AJM22xx. Looking for an approximate age, etc.

It was a former police issue and looks/feels in very good condition. Nice feeling balance and trigger. Only put a couple dozen .38 through it so far, but looking forward to many more rounds in the years to come.

Thanks,
Jay

November 10, 2008, 12:51 PM	#602
skeeter2575 Junior Member Join Date: November 8, 2008 Posts: 3	my 38 Yes, i went and looked at it too and confirmed that it was a model 15 and had the "D" prefix on the serial number. And it is a fixed sight frame. It is also a government model i think, it came from the Albuquerque, New Mexico Police Department if that helps.

November 10, 2008, 07:06 PM	#606
skeeter2575 Junior Member Join Date: November 8, 2008 Posts: 3	my 38 Thanks for all your help. David Durham

November 14, 2008, 01:10 AM	#612
D-Ric902 Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2004 Location: Northeastern Indiana Posts: 402	I just got a new (used) one for you. S&W 29-6 44 Mag round butt 6 inch Blue Adj sights sn# BST 8380 Thanks, I appreciate it. __________________ mercysdad.com

November 14, 2008, 04:53 PM	#614
Blacklab Junior Member Join Date: November 14, 2008 Posts: 3	Help with model & year on a S&W .44 revolver I inherited a S&W .44 revolver and amd having trouble pinnin down the model. I'd also like to know the balpark age. Here is what I have I think the s/n is S 68947 I do not have the pistol with me but what I wrote down was 44 S&W Special CTG. I think that came off the barrel but again I can't guarantee that as I was copying down info from several other guns as well. Just from searching the internet I think it is some version of the Hand Ejectors but not sure if it is 1st 2nd thrid etc.??? I hvae no knowledge of S&Ws It belonged to my great grand father who passed sometime in the mid to late 50s but I have colts that were in the family that go all the way back to the late 1800s so there is no telling when he got this one. He was a constable in Texas from the early 1900 through his death in the 50s so there are many guns he ended up with ranging in age across that 50 year window. Any info would be appreciated

November 14, 2008, 08:37 PM	#615
WHEEL GUN MAN Junior Member Join Date: November 14, 2008 Posts: 2	Help Please I have an old 5 screw S&W .38 special, no model number. Serial number 519XXX , what do I have????

November 10, 2008, 05:41 PM	#604
ruger4d4 Member Join Date: April 5, 2008 Location: Leesburg,Ga. Posts: 51	I just got a S&W model 10 #V968**. Any info about it would be appreciated.

November 10, 2008, 07:05 PM	#605
clwolfe01 Junior Member Join Date: November 10, 2008 Posts: 2	I have just aquired a .38 Chiefs Special, Model 36-1, Blue finish, Round butt, 3inch barrell, Serial # 462XXX, and I am trying to figure out info such as the date of manufacture, how much it is possibly worth, etc. Can anyone supply me with any information. It would be greatly appreciated.

November 11, 2008, 01:01 AM	#608
ruger4d4 Member Join Date: April 5, 2008 Location: Leesburg,Ga. Posts: 51	Thanks a million carguychris!

November 11, 2008, 10:09 PM	#609
Tamlin Junior Member Join Date: April 15, 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 7	I've read through all 25 pages of this thread, hoping to find the answer to my gun's DOB - I am guessing 1985 - the serial number is AUU 74xx. (gun is a 629 .44 mag). Jim - how did I do? Thank you in advance. . . Tamlin

November 13, 2008, 07:48 PM	#611
Tamlin Junior Member Join Date: April 15, 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 7	Thank you very much!

November 14, 2008, 09:40 AM	#613
skeptiq Junior Member Join Date: November 14, 2008 Posts: 1	Hello, I am new to site (1st post). I found this site while researching a S&W I inherited from my father when he passed away about 5 years ago. Here's what I could find on the revolver itself: 32 Long CTG Pat dates: 3/27/1894, 8/4/1896, 12/22/1896, 10/8/1901, 12/17/1901, 2/8/1906 Butt is stamped 97831 When the cylinder is open, near the hinge and on the frame is stamped: 50287 (belive this is the s/n on the yoke) I believe it's a hand ejector (i.e. it is NOT breech open). Nickel with mother of pearl handle. The pic is not very good, but should provide a visual... Any info as to age would be very appreciated. Thank you in advance! Ben

November 14, 2008, 08:51 PM	#616
AZroads Junior Member Join Date: November 14, 2008 Posts: 1	Just bought a very nice 686-6 today and was wondering about its date of manufacture. Serial number is CFH3XXX. Thanks in advance.

November 14, 2008, 09:06 PM	#617
kervinbojee Junior Member Join Date: April 21, 2008 Location: land of 10,000 TAXES Posts: 12	S & W model 67 Just purchased my first handgun and am curious of its BOD. Model 67 serial # 3K35xxx. Does 1973-74 sound about right? Any assistance is greatly appreciated. I just love this gun and very happy with the results so far! Last edited by kervinbojee; November 14, 2008 at 09:14 PM. Reason: adding info.

November 15, 2008, 01:54 AM	#618
ssgtwaldo Member Join Date: March 4, 2008 Posts: 60	I have a S&W M-36 1-7/8 SN AHH25xx When was it made? Is it rated for +P?

November 15, 2008, 03:20 PM	#620
ssgtwaldo Member Join Date: March 4, 2008 Posts: 60	Jim, Thanks for the info on the 36.... Rusty

November 15, 2008, 08:34 PM	#621
kervinbojee Junior Member Join Date: April 21, 2008 Location: land of 10,000 TAXES Posts: 12	Jim, Thank you for the information on my new to me S & W Model 67. It's my first, but I'm sure it won't be my last. KB

November 15, 2008, 11:32 PM	#622
WHEEL GUN MAN Junior Member Join Date: November 14, 2008 Posts: 2	Jim, Thanks for the info....

November 17, 2008, 12:50 PM	#623
cmsgt5 Junior Member Join Date: November 21, 2004 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 10	year of manufacture Greetings I have a S&W model 19 snubby, AND79--. Would like to know its date of manufacture. It is in fairly good condiition, I have had it only couple of years; but am thinking of doing action job and coating with black satin with AZ Response Systems. Not cheap, but they do good work. I have heard some years were prime for production and others were not, so would be interested also if this gem would have been in S&W's prime. It does not seem to be a Fri afternoon production, but does show wear. ' thanks, cmsgt5

November 17, 2008, 07:39 PM	#625
jaybrad Junior Member Join Date: September 20, 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 14	First S&W Just got my first .357, an S&W 686. s/n starts with AJM22xx. Looking for an approximate age, etc. It was a former police issue and looks/feels in very good condition. Nice feeling balance and trigger. Only put a couple dozen .38 through it so far, but looking forward to many more rounds in the years to come. Thanks, Jay

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