Smith and Wesson serial number search

[laytonj1]

Could I get a 'Born on Date' for my new to me S&W 10-5?
It has a 2" barrel, square grip and a blue finish. Serial C9716**.

1967.

Jim

[P5 Guy]

Thank you Jim.

[texasgirl357]

I have a Smith and Wesson .357 magnum post war with the shorter barrel version, my dad said it was later called the model 27, serial number S123XXX. I'm trying to determine when it was manufactured and what it might be worth. My dad gave one price and an auction house gave a much higher price based on pictures only. My dad has passed away so I can't ask him anymore. Thanks for any insight you may have.

[laytonj1]

I have a Smith and Wesson .357 magnum post war with the shorter barrel version, my dad said it was later called the model 27, serial number S123XXX

Serial numbers ran from S103000 in 1954 to S139999 in 1955. It became the model 27 when S&W began assigning model numbers around 1958.
Value depends heavily on condition and can range from several hundred well used to over $2K in "like new" with the shorter 3.5" barrel being the most desirable. Having the original box and paperwork adds more value as well as nickel vs. blue finish.

Jim

[texasgirl357]

Thank you!

[Thibs]

I just picked up my first revolver - a beautiful 686-3 - from my uncle. I'd like to find out more about it, can anyone tell me what is the shipping date with a serial number BMJ87xx? Thanks!

[laytonj1]

S&W 686-3 BMJ87xx

1993.

Jim

[Thibs]

Thanks Jim, really appreciate it!

[rauke]

Hi, Jim!

I'm looking to buy a 6-inch barreled Smith & Wesson Model 19-3 in near-pristine condition. Serial number is 9K48504.

Would really appreciate it, if you could tell me when this gun was manufactured.

Best regards,

Rauke

[SWsigma]

Would someone help me and tell me when my model 36 with serial number 347XXX was made. Thank You

[laytonj1]

Would someone help me and tell me when my model 36 with serial number 347XXX was made

Serial numbers ran from 295000 in 1962 to 786000 in 1969. That would put yours about 1963.

Jim

[SWsigma]

I have a S&W Model 10-8 with a serial # of 18D9XXX Can anyone please tell me what year it was made. Thank You for your help

[laytonj1]

serial # of 18D9XXX

1983.
Serial numbers ran from 17D8901 to 21D0883 that year.

Jim

[rauke]

Guess you missed seeing my post (#7509 on this thread).

Just picked up the gun today.

Could you kindly tell me when this gun was made?

[shirojiro]

I just paid for a Model 10 RHKP tapered barrel.

The serial number is BBH42xx

Can you help me figure out the date of manufacture?

Thanks so much


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[laytonj1]

S&W Model 19-3, Serial Number 9K48504

Yes, I did miss it. It would be 1976. SN's ran from 9K10001 to 9K99999 that year.

The serial number is BBH42xx

1988.

Jim

[shirojiro]

Originally Posted by laytonj1

Yes, I did miss it. It would be 1976. SN's ran from 9K10001 to 9K99999 that year.





1988.



Jim

Thank you!


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[rauke]

All the best to you!

[Ranyer]

Hello from Spain, Can anyone help me to find the date of a Smith and Wesson revolver? the model is the 67, my serial number is DAR 6763-X. Thanks!!! this is very interesting to me!

[laytonj1]

Hello from Spain, Can anyone help me to find the date of a Smith and Wesson revolver? the model is the 67, my serial number is DAR 6763-X

The book I use only covers up to 2006. Your gun was made after that.

Jim

[MommaB]

one of the folks in another thread told me to post here to get a date of how old this gun that belonged to papaw is..
its a .32 " smith and wesson lemon squeezer" the serial # on it is 1764xx

[alphaz0r]

Hi I have a Smith & Wesson 65-3 the serial is 7D66xxx what year would this have been? Thanks!

[laytonj1]

its a .32 " smith and wesson lemon squeezer" the serial # on it is 1764xx

It's a .32 Safety Hammerless 3rd Model, also known as Safety, New Departure or Lemon Squeezer.
Serial numbers ran from 170000 in 1909 to 242981 in 1937. The book does not narrow it down any further but I would guess yours would be within the first few years of production.

65-3 the serial is 7D66xxx

1981.
Serial numbers ran from 7D10001 to 9D44500 that year.

Jim

[MommaB]

thank you layton

[grumpy159]

Hi folks - new to the forum. Have just acquired an antique (I think) S&W - it is in poor shape, cylinder does not lock up, etc but I am interested in seeing if there is any value in restoring this thing for posterity.

I have tried looking at various data bases for serial number info, but am confused because this has a 6 digit number on the butt - 108305 . Maybe just a very late production of it?? I assume it is a 44-40 and a DA Frontier ??

Guess I am more into the more modern firearms, Shield, XDS and PT111 stuff....

Hope you folks might have some info for me or steer me inghte right direction.

Thanks Tim