Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 34

carguychris · December 28, 2008, 01:11 PM

Regarding the M1917, it's been refinished. The hammer and trigger are supposed to have a color case finish, not nickel plating. The stocks (correct term for S&W grips) appear to be the correct style for an N frame of this era, but they don't fit properly; the bottom corners of the RH panel don't quite meet the corners of the frame. Wood stocks on S&Ws of this time period were carved to match individual frames, which usually came out slightly different sizes due to variations in the finishing process. Stocks that originally came on the gun should fit better than those do. I'll bet you there's a number under the RH panel that doesn't match the gun's serial number.

FWIW don't be upset that the gun's not original. Most aren't.

Shooter-grade prewar (WWII that is) N frames command pretty good prices nowadays, and you can shoot it without guilt.

Camohead · December 28, 2008, 01:32 PM

Chris!

Thanks for the breakdown!

I'd never be disappointed in what I learned about the revolver's quality or monetary value. It is invaluable to me. I just wanted to know all I could learn about the gun.

When the bushes rustled in the night or when a pack of dogs attacked our dog in the backyard, or when someone jiggled the door knob in the middle of the night, it was the weapon in my Dad's hand. He was a member of the "Greatest Generation". We lost him this August.

Thanks again for the help!

lkbenson · December 28, 2008, 02:42 PM

I know you guys are probably tired of looking up DOMs for those of us that are to cheap to buy the books but I am going to ask anyway. None of these are collector grade guns but I am still curious.

Model 13-2 #9D332XX
Model 34-1 #M1988XX
Model 12-3 #5D783XX
Model 624 #AHB58XX

Thank you much, it is greatly appreciated.
lkbenson

laytonj1 · December 28, 2008, 03:28 PM

Model 13-2 #9D332XX = 1981
Model 34-1 #M1988XX = 1982
Model 12-3 #5D783XX = 1979
Model 624 #AHB58XX = 1985

Jim

lkbenson · December 28, 2008, 03:38 PM

laytonj1, thank you very much.
lkbenson

Nanuk · December 28, 2008, 03:47 PM

Ok Boy's I just brought my new toy home from the toy store. S&W 29-2 SN is N421XXX can someone please look up when this beauty was made?

Thanks.....

vytoland · December 28, 2008, 04:47 PM

Ok Boy's I just brought my new toy home from the toy store. S&W 29-2 SN is N421XXX can someone please look up when this beauty was made

reference: S&W standard catalog 3rd edition.........model 29-2, .44 magnum, production change in 1962, included a clyinder stop change and elimination of the trigger guard screw..

1969: serial number prefix was changed to "N" after s/n S333454.

laytonj1 · December 28, 2008, 05:06 PM

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S&W 29-2 SN is N421XXX

1977/78.

Jim

Nanuk · December 28, 2008, 05:49 PM

Thanks Jim... That was fast.

dmwphoto · December 28, 2008, 06:05 PM

since this thread keeps on going can I ask about my model 28 serial number S213528
Any info would be appreciated.

laytonj1 · December 28, 2008, 06:21 PM

Quote:

since this thread keeps on going can I ask about my model 28 serial number S213528

1960/61. Is it stamped 28 or 28-1? I ask because -1's are rare and 1960/61 is the time frame for them.

Jim

dmwphoto · December 28, 2008, 06:27 PM

thanks Jim. It is marked Model 28. I greatly appreciate your help.

Here it is

laytonj1 · December 28, 2008, 06:30 PM

Very nice. Thanks for the pic.

Jim

dmwphoto · December 28, 2008, 06:47 PM

any body have any safariland speedloaders to fit the 28? I can only find the HKS twist style.

pk3dnow · December 29, 2008, 05:36 PM

Thanks for the help!

RightToBear · December 29, 2008, 06:08 PM

Wondering if anyone knows about the S&W model 60-13 .38 Special. My serial prefix, CCB, isn't listed in the "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson," but I'm guessing that it was manufactured in late '97.

Was the 60-13 the first J Magnum framed .38 Special?

laytonj1 · December 29, 2008, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Can you help identify the date from my Model 36?

J197856 = 1974.

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Wondering if anyone knows about the S&W model 60-13 .38 Special. My serial prefix, CCB, isn't listed in the "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson," but I'm guessing that it was manufactured in late '97.

Was the 60-13 the first J Magnum framed .38 Special?

CCB would fall between CBN and CCD in the SCSW so 97 is correct.
60-11 was first in 38. 60-13 was target sighted 38.

Jim

Edit: Well, after going back and rereading now I'm not sure if it was 60-11 or 60-13 on the "magnum" frame.

pk3dnow · December 29, 2008, 06:39 PM

Jim, you are the man! Thanks.

-PK

jlanie15 · December 29, 2008, 06:44 PM

Hello everyone. I see that I am one of many that only own one of these guns. It was willed to me by my grandfather, and I am curious as to the age. I went to the firing range today with it and the guy behind the desk seemed real intrigued by it. It is a S&W 38 serial number 6k92xxx

laytonj1 · December 29, 2008, 06:50 PM

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It is a S&W 38 serial number 6k92xxx

1975.

Jim

RightToBear · December 29, 2008, 07:00 PM

Jim, thanks for the info!

Cousin Toad · December 29, 2008, 10:35 PM

I have four of these Smiths that I would like to know the date on:

65-4 #bjj7225
65-5 #cau-5105
65-5 #cbp-2236
60-9 #ccw-5751

The top two are ex NCDOC revolvers.
Thanks in advance.

laytonj1 · December 30, 2008, 01:09 AM

65-4 #bjj7225 = 1994
65-5 #cau-5105 = 1996
65-5 #cbp-2236 = 1997
60-9 #ccw-5751 = 1998

Jim

mopar bob · January 1, 2009, 10:45 AM

Hi I just purchased a S & W model 10.
The serial number is C824XXX.
I was wondering what you could tell me about this item IE date of MFG etc.
Thank's for your time and help.

bluetopper · January 1, 2009, 12:57 PM

I'll dance at your next wedding if you can give me some dates for my Smiths.

14-3 #K9314xx
14-3 #8K29xx
14-4 #76K86xx
15-4 #97K83xx
52-1 #5772x

December 28, 2008, 03:47 PM	#831
Nanuk Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2005 Location: Where the deer and the antelope roam. Posts: 3,082	29-2 Ok Boy's I just brought my new toy home from the toy store. S&W 29-2 SN is N421XXX can someone please look up when this beauty was made? Thanks.....

December 29, 2008, 05:36 PM	#840
pk3dnow Junior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Posts: 5	Can you help identify the date from my Model 36? Thanks for the help!

December 29, 2008, 06:08 PM	#841
RightToBear Junior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 2	S&W Model 60-13 info Wondering if anyone knows about the S&W model 60-13 .38 Special. My serial prefix, CCB, isn't listed in the "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson," but I'm guessing that it was manufactured in late '97. Was the 60-13 the first J Magnum framed .38 Special?

December 29, 2008, 10:35 PM	#847
Cousin Toad Member Join Date: December 28, 2008 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 45	Would you date these? I have four of these Smiths that I would like to know the date on: 65-4 #bjj7225 65-5 #cau-5105 65-5 #cbp-2236 60-9 #ccw-5751 The top two are ex NCDOC revolvers. Thanks in advance.

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December 28, 2008, 01:11 PM	#826
carguychris Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2007 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 7,523	Regarding the M1917, it's been refinished. The hammer and trigger are supposed to have a color case finish, not nickel plating. The stocks (correct term for S&W grips) appear to be the correct style for an N frame of this era, but they don't fit properly; the bottom corners of the RH panel don't quite meet the corners of the frame. Wood stocks on S&Ws of this time period were carved to match individual frames, which usually came out slightly different sizes due to variations in the finishing process. Stocks that originally came on the gun should fit better than those do. I'll bet you there's a number under the RH panel that doesn't match the gun's serial number. FWIW don't be upset that the gun's not original. Most aren't. Shooter-grade prewar (WWII that is) N frames command pretty good prices nowadays, and you can shoot it without guilt.

December 28, 2008, 01:32 PM	#827
Camohead Junior Member Join Date: December 28, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 5	Chris! Thanks for the breakdown! I'd never be disappointed in what I learned about the revolver's quality or monetary value. It is invaluable to me. I just wanted to know all I could learn about the gun. When the bushes rustled in the night or when a pack of dogs attacked our dog in the backyard, or when someone jiggled the door knob in the middle of the night, it was the weapon in my Dad's hand. He was a member of the "Greatest Generation". We lost him this August. Thanks again for the help!

December 28, 2008, 02:42 PM	#828
lkbenson Junior Member Join Date: February 10, 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 7	I know you guys are probably tired of looking up DOMs for those of us that are to cheap to buy the books but I am going to ask anyway. None of these are collector grade guns but I am still curious. Model 13-2 #9D332XX Model 34-1 #M1988XX Model 12-3 #5D783XX Model 624 #AHB58XX Thank you much, it is greatly appreciated. lkbenson

December 28, 2008, 03:28 PM	#829
laytonj1 Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2005 Posts: 4,443	Model 13-2 #9D332XX = 1981 Model 34-1 #M1988XX = 1982 Model 12-3 #5D783XX = 1979 Model 624 #AHB58XX = 1985 Jim

December 28, 2008, 03:38 PM	#830
lkbenson Junior Member Join Date: February 10, 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 7	laytonj1, thank you very much. lkbenson

December 28, 2008, 04:47 PM	#832
vytoland Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 614	*Ok Boy's I just brought my new toy home from the toy store. S&W 29-2 SN is N421XXX can someone please look up when this beauty was made* reference: S&W standard catalog 3rd edition.........model 29-2, .44 magnum, production change in 1962, included a clyinder stop change and elimination of the trigger guard screw.. 1969: serial number prefix was changed to "N" after s/n S333454.

December 28, 2008, 05:49 PM	#834
Nanuk Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2005 Location: Where the deer and the antelope roam. Posts: 3,082	Thanks Jim... That was fast.

December 28, 2008, 06:05 PM	#835
dmwphoto Member Join Date: December 28, 2008 Posts: 96	since this thread keeps on going can I ask about my model 28 serial number S213528 Any info would be appreciated.

December 28, 2008, 06:27 PM	#837
dmwphoto Member Join Date: December 28, 2008 Posts: 96	thanks Jim. It is marked Model 28. I greatly appreciate your help. Here it is

December 28, 2008, 06:30 PM	#838
laytonj1 Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2005 Posts: 4,443	Very nice. Thanks for the pic. Jim

December 28, 2008, 06:47 PM	#839
dmwphoto Member Join Date: December 28, 2008 Posts: 96	any body have any safariland speedloaders to fit the 28? I can only find the HKS twist style.

December 29, 2008, 06:39 PM	#843
pk3dnow Junior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Posts: 5	Jim, you are the man! Thanks. -PK

December 29, 2008, 06:44 PM	#844
jlanie15 Junior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Posts: 1	Hello everyone. I see that I am one of many that only own one of these guns. It was willed to me by my grandfather, and I am curious as to the age. I went to the firing range today with it and the guy behind the desk seemed real intrigued by it. It is a S&W 38 serial number 6k92xxx

December 29, 2008, 07:00 PM	#846
RightToBear Junior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 2	Jim, thanks for the info!

December 30, 2008, 01:09 AM	#848
laytonj1 Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2005 Posts: 4,443	65-4 #bjj7225 = 1994 65-5 #cau-5105 = 1996 65-5 #cbp-2236 = 1997 60-9 #ccw-5751 = 1998 Jim

January 1, 2009, 10:45 AM	#849
mopar bob Junior Member Join Date: January 1, 2009 Posts: 1	Hi I just purchased a S & W model 10. The serial number is C824XXX. I was wondering what you could tell me about this item IE date of MFG etc. Thank's for your time and help.

January 1, 2009, 12:57 PM	#850
bluetopper Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2005 Location: Northeast TX Posts: 1,201	I'll dance at your next wedding if you can give me some dates for my Smiths. 14-3 #K9314xx 14-3 #8K29xx 14-4 #76K86xx 15-4 #97K83xx 52-1 #5772x