Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 277

range_rider13 · April 22, 2015, 10:42 PM

Could you please tell me the date of manufacture for a Blue Model 17-6 .22 LR cal., 6 inch full lug barrel, 6 shot cylinder, target trigger, target hammer, target checkered grips, serial # BFM6XXX?
Thank you!

laytonj1 · April 24, 2015, 05:52 PM

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I have a S&W M&P 38. Round butt with hard rubber grips. 5" barrel and fixed sights
Serial Number is 5799XX

Late 1920's.

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serial # BFM6XXX?

1990.

Jim

Sevens · April 24, 2015, 06:49 PM

I've mentioned this on occasion in scattered discussions regarding the Model 17 and I'll mention it here for this Model 17 posted above--

I also have a 17-6, mine has a BBJ serial prefix (1989) and wish to point out the little bit of S&W lunacy (IMO of course) in that S&W elected to go from the traditional target barrel to the full-lug barrel without changing dash numbers.

It isn't clear to me how many of the dash-6 exist or what the balance of standard barrel versus full-lug barrel may be, but I continue to find it ludicrous that S&W didn't feel it was prudent or necessary to transition to the next dash number for what amounts to a RADICAL change and not a tiny little one.

CraZ4GunZ · April 26, 2015, 09:47 AM

Hello,
I just received this S&W revolver 18-3 from an uncle. The ser no. is 8K-9xxxx.
Just found my answer after a little digging.
Thanks anyway.

Darkroad1959 · April 27, 2015, 06:31 PM

Hello All
I recently acquired a old 38 special with a lanyard loop on the butt. It has serial number of 784xxx. Could someone help me find out when she was born?
Thanks for the help

Phil

range_rider13 · April 29, 2015, 10:55 PM

Could you please tell me the date of manufacture for a Blue Model 17-6 .22 LR cal., 6 inch full lug barrel, 6 shot cylinder, target trigger, target hammer, target checkered grips, serial # BFM6XXX?
Thank you!

Quote:
serial # BFM6XXX?
1990.

Jim

Thank you very much Jim!

RR13

potpieguy · April 30, 2015, 02:10 PM

Is this where and how I'd ask for the mfg. dates of two revolvers? Just joined, so I'm unsure how things work

laytonj1 · April 30, 2015, 04:08 PM

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It has serial number of 784xxx

With no "SV" prefix, around 1940. With "SV" prefix, around 1944.

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Is this where and how I'd ask for the mfg. dates of two revolvers? Just joined, so I'm unsure how things work

I see your question has already been answered.

Jim

potpieguy · April 30, 2015, 05:09 PM

Laytonj1...Jim...
I was given some interesting info on these two old fellas but no one supplied the dates of manufacture. Reading thru these threads it seems most people can find out just when (or appx.) their revolver was made. Is there any way I can learn when my two guns were made, or do they fall into some black hole that can't be traced? I've had the .455 about 40 years now, I'd really like to know just how old they are.

Mojave · May 1, 2015, 08:35 AM

I recently acquired a lovely 629-4, serial BSW48xx. Any guesses as to when it was made?

Thanks!

laytonj1 · May 1, 2015, 10:38 AM

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Laytonj1...Jim...
I was given some interesting info on these two old fellas but no one supplied the dates of manufacture.

From the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson:
Serial numbers 1 thru ~ 163600 ran from Sep 1917 to Jan 1919.
A 1938 shipment of Brazilian guns were serial numbered in the 181983 to 207043 range. Another shipment in 1946 ran in the 207196 to 207989 range.

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629-4, serial BSW48xx

1994/95.
In my opinion (and many others), the -4 was the best of the 629's. Had all the latest strength upgrades and was pre MIM and IL.

Jim

Mojave · May 1, 2015, 02:14 PM

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1994/95.
In my opinion (and many others), the -4 was the best of the 629's. Had all the latest strength upgrades and was pre MIM and IL.

Jim

Thanks Jim!! I certainly appreciate you taking the time to answer these. I knew it was pre-lock, but I didn't know the -4 was particularly desirable. Good to know I didn't screw that up

potpieguy · May 6, 2015, 10:12 PM

Can you give an appx. date for a Lemonsqueezer/NewDeparture .38 S&W. It has 3 1/4" bbl. A little checkered button on the top strap, push it down and the gun breaks open. Last pat. date Jun 3 .90. Now the serial #s are odd, the bottom of butt has 80043 and the cylinder says 80045. I needed a magnifying glass to notice the difference. Could that be a factory error, it seems unlikely a replacement cyl. would be that close. The nickel finish has a lot of wear and the grips were a mess,but; it functions perfectly, indexes perfectly. Bore and chambers nice. Is this safe with modern available ammo?

laytonj1 · May 8, 2015, 09:13 PM

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Can you give an appx. date for a Lemonsqueezer/NewDeparture .38 S&W.

Safety Hammerless 3rd Model. Serial numbers ran from 42484 in 1890 to 116002 in 1898. Without seeing it myself, I would guess the serial numbers are the same. A 3 and 5 can look an awful lot alike when stamped into metal.

Jim

Tommy Vercetti · May 12, 2015, 11:02 AM

how about a model 65-2? serial number 7060xxx?

laytonj1 · May 12, 2015, 04:37 PM

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model 65-2? serial number 7060xxx?

That's not the serial number. Take it from the underside of the grip frame. You may have to remove the grips to see it. 65-2's were made from 1977 to 82 so the serial number will likely have a "D" as the second or 3rd digit.

Jim

Whisky · May 15, 2015, 10:45 AM

.
the neighbor has a S&W .38spec that her Father left to her - shes asked my to try and find "what the pistol is"

the only thing I have is the serial number (710XXX), the fact that it's a S&W .38spec and that it's Stainless

any help as to what model S&W it is and perhaps year would be appreciated

thank you

laytonj1 · May 15, 2015, 03:17 PM

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the only thing I have is the serial number (710XXX), the fact that it's a S&W .38spec and that it's Stainless

Not much to go on but assuming you took the serial number from the underside of the grip frame (there are assembly numbers in other locations), that there were no letter prefixes a few spaces before the serial number, that it is a five shot, and is in fact stainless and not nickel, then it could be a model 60 made around 1968.

Jim

Whisky · May 15, 2015, 04:00 PM

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did take the number from the bottom of the grip - no spaces, no letters

guessing it's stainless and it's a 6 shooter

would a pic help ? easy enough to do that............thanks

kentuckycowboy2 · May 15, 2015, 04:14 PM

Hello everyone, I have a old S&W model 10-5 given to me by my grandmother after my grandfather passed on. I'm needing to order a few parts for it & not sure if the manufacture date will help or not, if someone could help me with it I would be most appreciative.

It seems to be old and the serial number is a 5 digit ( D4XXX ) I see nothing else after that & it is a square butt frame. I need to replace the hand that ratchets the cylinder and am a bit confused as to whether I need a two or three pin hand for this one, maybe someone can enlighten us.

Thanks John

laytonj1 · May 15, 2015, 04:52 PM

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serial number is a 5 digit ( D4XXX )

1968.
Serial numbers ran from D1 to D90000 that year.
As to the rest of your question, the best place to get an answer is the S&W forum.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/

Jim

builttospill · May 19, 2015, 09:04 PM

Hi everyone, I have an old Model 10-5 and after some searching I'm having a hard time confirming the exact year due to the first two characters not showing up in a catalog. I'm guessing 1978 but thought someone here might know more than me. The serial number is 3D2XXX.

laytonj1 · May 20, 2015, 04:48 PM

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The serial number is 3D2XXX.

Not sure why the 3D's were left out. The book also states that 10-5's ran from 1962 to 1977. So... 77/78.

Jim

builttospill · May 20, 2015, 11:22 PM

Thanks Jim.

Viper99 · May 31, 2015, 01:02 PM

Can anyone give me information on a S&W model 396 s/n CED196X (X in place of last number)

Regards

April 22, 2015, 10:42 PM	#6901
range_rider13 Member Join Date: July 10, 2007 Location: Tex-Mex Border Posts: 38	DOB for S&W Model 17-6 Could you please tell me the date of manufacture for a Blue Model 17-6 .22 LR cal., 6 inch full lug barrel, 6 shot cylinder, target trigger, target hammer, target checkered grips, serial # BFM6XXX? Thank you! __________________ *"If you climb into the saddle be ready for the ride!"*

April 24, 2015, 06:49 PM	#6903
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,770	I've mentioned this on occasion in scattered discussions regarding the Model 17 and I'll mention it here for this Model 17 posted above-- I also have a 17-6, mine has a BBJ serial prefix (1989) and wish to point out the little bit of S&W lunacy (IMO of course) in that S&W elected to go from the traditional target barrel to the full-lug barrel without changing dash numbers. It isn't clear to me how many of the dash-6 exist or what the balance of standard barrel versus full-lug barrel may be, but I continue to find it ludicrous that S&W didn't feel it was prudent or necessary to transition to the next dash number for what amounts to a RADICAL change and not a tiny little one. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

April 26, 2015, 09:47 AM	#6904
CraZ4GunZ Junior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 3	Hello, I just received this S&W revolver 18-3 from an uncle. The ser no. is 8K-9xxxx. Just found my answer after a little digging. Thanks anyway. Last edited by CraZ4GunZ; April 28, 2015 at 07:01 AM.

April 27, 2015, 06:31 PM	#6905
Darkroad1959 Junior Member Join Date: April 26, 2015 Posts: 1	DOB 38 Special Revolver Hello All I recently acquired a old 38 special with a lanyard loop on the butt. It has serial number of 784xxx. Could someone help me find out when she was born? Thanks for the help Phil

April 29, 2015, 10:55 PM	#6906
range_rider13 Member Join Date: July 10, 2007 Location: Tex-Mex Border Posts: 38	DOB S&W Model 17-6 Could you please tell me the date of manufacture for a Blue Model 17-6 .22 LR cal., 6 inch full lug barrel, 6 shot cylinder, target trigger, target hammer, target checkered grips, serial # BFM6XXX? Thank you! Quote: serial # BFM6XXX? 1990. Jim Thank you very much Jim! RR13 __________________ *"If you climb into the saddle be ready for the ride!"*

April 30, 2015, 02:10 PM	#6907
potpieguy Junior Member Join Date: April 30, 2015 Posts: 6	How to date a couple S&Ws Is this where and how I'd ask for the mfg. dates of two revolvers? Just joined, so I'm unsure how things work

April 30, 2015, 05:09 PM	#6909
potpieguy Junior Member Join Date: April 30, 2015 Posts: 6	2 revolvers dates Laytonj1...Jim... I was given some interesting info on these two old fellas but no one supplied the dates of manufacture. Reading thru these threads it seems most people can find out just when (or appx.) their revolver was made. Is there any way I can learn when my two guns were made, or do they fall into some black hole that can't be traced? I've had the .455 about 40 years now, I'd really like to know just how old they are.

May 1, 2015, 08:35 AM	#6910
Mojave Member Join Date: June 11, 2011 Posts: 68	I recently acquired a lovely 629-4, serial BSW48xx. Any guesses as to when it was made? Thanks!

May 6, 2015, 10:12 PM	#6913
potpieguy Junior Member Join Date: April 30, 2015 Posts: 6	S&W NewDeparture Can you give an appx. date for a Lemonsqueezer/NewDeparture .38 S&W. It has 3 1/4" bbl. A little checkered button on the top strap, push it down and the gun breaks open. Last pat. date Jun 3 .90. Now the serial #s are odd, the bottom of butt has 80043 and the cylinder says 80045. I needed a magnifying glass to notice the difference. Could that be a factory error, it seems unlikely a replacement cyl. would be that close. The nickel finish has a lot of wear and the grips were a mess,but; it functions perfectly, indexes perfectly. Bore and chambers nice. Is this safe with modern available ammo?

May 12, 2015, 11:02 AM	#6915
Tommy Vercetti Senior Member Join Date: June 26, 2004 Location: Fairhope, Alabama Posts: 1,119	how about a model 65-2? serial number 7060xxx?

May 15, 2015, 10:45 AM	#6917
Whisky Junior Member Join Date: May 15, 2015 Posts: 2	..helping my Wife's friend and our neighbor.. . the neighbor has a S&W .38spec that her Father left to her - shes asked my to try and find "what the pistol is" the only thing I have is the serial number (710XXX), the fact that it's a S&W .38spec and that it's Stainless any help as to what model S&W it is and perhaps year would be appreciated thank you

May 15, 2015, 04:00 PM	#6919
Whisky Junior Member Join Date: May 15, 2015 Posts: 2	. did take the number from the bottom of the grip - no spaces, no letters guessing it's stainless and it's a 6 shooter would a pic help ? easy enough to do that............thanks

May 15, 2015, 04:14 PM	#6920
kentuckycowboy2 Junior Member Join Date: June 11, 2009 Posts: 2	Hello everyone, I have a old S&W model 10-5 given to me by my grandmother after my grandfather passed on. I'm needing to order a few parts for it & not sure if the manufacture date will help or not, if someone could help me with it I would be most appreciative. It seems to be old and the serial number is a 5 digit ( D4XXX ) I see nothing else after that & it is a square butt frame. I need to replace the hand that ratchets the cylinder and am a bit confused as to whether I need a two or three pin hand for this one, maybe someone can enlighten us. Thanks John

May 19, 2015, 09:04 PM	#6922
builttospill Junior Member Join Date: May 17, 2015 Posts: 2	Hi everyone, I have an old Model 10-5 and after some searching I'm having a hard time confirming the exact year due to the first two characters not showing up in a catalog. I'm guessing 1978 but thought someone here might know more than me. The serial number is 3D2XXX.

May 20, 2015, 11:22 PM	#6924
builttospill Junior Member Join Date: May 17, 2015 Posts: 2	Thanks Jim.

May 31, 2015, 01:02 PM	#6925
Viper99 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2010 Location: CT Posts: 846	Can anyone give me information on a S&W model 396 s/n CED196X (X in place of last number) Regards

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