Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 98

laytonj1 · January 15, 2010, 11:17 PM

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I recently inherited a .38 special snub nose revolver. There are no distinguishing marks that i can see. I have searched the internet high and low and this forum seems to have the best info. The serial for the firearm is 1235xx.

To start, does anything on it identify it as a S&W revolver? If yes, is it a 5 shot or 6 shot? What exactly is the caliber marking on the barrel? And did you take the serial number from the underside of the frames grip butt and include any letter prefixes.

Jim

JoshD · January 16, 2010, 12:12 PM

I am sorry. it Does have smith and Wesson Stamped on it. The barrel on one side has 38 s&w special stamped and the other just has smith and Wesson. It is a 5 shot, it has two different number sets. On the bottom of the butt and the backside of the wood grips it is stamped 1235XX. However on the frame and cylinder carrier it is stamped 578XX. There is a "floating" L above the 578XX set. It may have been a police or military issue but I'm not sure. I hope this info helps a little. Thank you again.

guitar1580 · January 16, 2010, 06:07 PM

I have an old S&W DA45, US Army model 1917. Serial #97XXX. Small walnut grips, swivel sling hook on butt. Can anyone tell me the yr of manuf.?
Thx,

JP

laytonj1 · January 16, 2010, 06:47 PM

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it Does have smith and Wesson Stamped on it. The barrel on one side has 38 s&w special stamped and the other just has smith and Wesson. It is a 5 shot, it has two different number sets. On the bottom of the butt and the backside of the wood grips it is stamped 1235XX.

Chiefs Special (pre model 36) made in 1957.

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I have an old S&W DA45, US Army model 1917. Serial #97XXX. Small walnut grips, swivel sling hook on butt. Can anyone tell me the yr of manuf.?

Between Sept. 1917 to Jan. 1919.

Jim

Glock-19 · January 17, 2010, 05:33 PM

I just got back from the local gun show, I bought a M66 w/ stainless sites ($425) to accompany my M66-1 in my safe. Can someone help me with the date of birth on both of my M66's?

M66: 4K578XX

M66-1: 69K66XX

jhazuga · January 17, 2010, 05:36 PM

Hello, I have a Smith and Wesson Model 39 with serial number 672xx. Could anyone help me to place a date to this pistol? Thanks.

jhazuga

laytonj1 · January 17, 2010, 09:24 PM

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M66: 4K578XX

M66-1: 69K66XX

4K578XX = 1974
69K66XX = 1980

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I have a Smith and Wesson Model 39 with serial number 672xx.

Mid 1960's is as close as I can get.

Jim

blamm123 · January 17, 2010, 09:55 PM

i have a smith wesson special s/n 08444xx i am trying to find out about how old it is and any other info can you help thanks jeff

laytonj1 · January 17, 2010, 10:34 PM

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i have a smith wesson special s/n 08444xx

If that 0 is actually a D then D8444XX would be 1975/76.
If not, then take the serial number from the underside of the frames grip butt and include any letter prefix.

Jim

blamm123 · January 18, 2010, 11:49 AM

thanks jim my eye sight not what it use to be the s/n on my model 10 is c8444xx thanks for any info you can give me jeff

FlyFish · January 18, 2010, 02:30 PM

blamm123: The "C" prefix makes it 1966-67.

nchellbilly · January 18, 2010, 03:58 PM

Hey everyone...my name is Brian.This is my first time posting here,so I thought I should introduce myself first. I've enjoyed reading the forums on here for the last few days.

I have a S&W 38 Special CTG that I just purchased from someone.I'd love to have some more info on this gun if any of you could help me. It is a Model 10-6 and is Nickel plated.Smooth wood handle.The serial number is C9746xx.
Any info would be much appreciated.
Thanks, Brian

onebadscrambler · January 18, 2010, 04:05 PM

See FlyFish's response. 1966-67 s/n range C810533-C999999

FlyFish · January 18, 2010, 04:09 PM

nchellbilly: Your Model 10 is from the same period as blamm123's: 1966 to 1967. His is toward the front of the serial number range used in those years, so 1966 is more likely - yours is toward the end of the range, so more likely 1967. The 10-6 was introduced in 1962 when S&W dropped the screw in front of the trigger guard, resulting in the so called "3-screw" configuration that is still used today. It remained in production until 1977 when the 10-8 replaced it (the 10-4/5 and 10-7 models had the tapered barrel, but were otherwise identical to the 10-6 and 10-8, respectively).

The grips on your gun are the smooth K-frame target grips (you can see that the grips are larger than the frame, covering the butt - the standard service grips left the butt exposed). They're somewhat less common than the service and checkered target grips - I have them on a couple of my K-frames and I like them very much.

carguychris · January 18, 2010, 04:26 PM

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The grips on your gun are the smooth K-frame target grips (you can see that the grips are larger than the frame, covering the butt - the standard service grips left the butt exposed). They're somewhat less common than the service and checkered target grips - I have them on a couple of my K-frames and I like them very much.

FWIW the stocks are most likely not original to the gun. S&W almost never put target stocks on fixed-sight revolvers.

The original stocks should have the numerical portion of the serial number (omitting the "C" prefix) under the RH panel.

nchellbilly · January 18, 2010, 04:33 PM

Thanks for the info ya'll.
Any idea of the value of this gun ?
I only paid $150 for it.
It seems to be in great condition for a gun that old.

jabco2020 · January 18, 2010, 07:22 PM

I just purchased my first s and w from and old friend and retired police officer. Im wondering if anyone could possibly tell me what year it was produced?

jabco2020 · January 18, 2010, 07:23 PM

The gun is a model 28-2 calipered in .357 magnum the serial number is s32xx

onebadscrambler · January 18, 2010, 07:52 PM

jabco,
Are there a couple of more digits in the serial number? Maybe S32xxxx? I can only tell you that the 28-2 was introduced in 1961. In 1968, the diamond grips were deleted. In 1969, Serial numbers were changed to the N prefix. So somewhere between 1961 and 1969. If it is S32xxxx, then 1968-1969.

blamm123 · January 18, 2010, 10:17 PM

Just wanted to say thank you for all the help i had been trying to find out the info on my 38 i tried a few diffrent gun sites and got no help sure glad i ran across the firing line again thanks for the help and have a blessed day

flyguy958 · January 22, 2010, 09:24 PM

My turn please. Birth and guess at $. I have the box, gun has some signs of pitting.
.38 Chief's Special Airweight
Model 37
2" Barrel
Round Butt
Serial #3J1XXX

laytonj1 · January 22, 2010, 10:04 PM

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.38 Chief's Special Airweight
Model 37
2" Barrel
Round Butt
Serial #3J1XXX

1971/72.
In excellent condition with box, ~$400. With pitting, depending on where and how detracting, ???

Jim

guitar1580 · January 22, 2010, 10:50 PM

Could I please get the age, and approximate value of a S&W 30-1 .32. Its in avg to very good cond. with some bluing wear. Serial # 7799XX.
Thanks,
Josh P

laytonj1 · January 22, 2010, 11:05 PM

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Could I please get the age, and approximate value of a S&W 30-1 .32. Its in avg to very good cond. with some bluing wear. Serial # 7799XX.

Serial numbers ran from 712954 in 1961 to 826977 in 1970.
Looking at completed auctions, somewhere in the $300 - $375 range.

Jim

USCG · January 23, 2010, 12:11 AM

Hey, i figured this is as good a place as any to start the research, my father just gave me after years of waiting the .38 that was given to my great-grandfather by Boston PD as a marksmanship instructor...I believe it was right after WWI, might be as late as the early 20's...
serial # is - 253XXX
square butt
6" bbl
original wood grips, very light pitting, in some very small areas, probably 90% original bluing.

I am mostly interested in the date of production...
thanks-

January 16, 2010, 12:12 PM	#2427
JoshD Junior Member Join Date: January 15, 2010 Posts: 2	old 38 ID I am sorry. it Does have smith and Wesson Stamped on it. The barrel on one side has 38 s&w special stamped and the other just has smith and Wesson. It is a 5 shot, it has two different number sets. On the bottom of the butt and the backside of the wood grips it is stamped 1235XX. However on the frame and cylinder carrier it is stamped 578XX. There is a "floating" L above the 578XX set. It may have been a police or military issue but I'm not sure. I hope this info helps a little. Thank you again.

January 17, 2010, 05:33 PM	#2430
Glock-19 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 186	I just got back from the local gun show, I bought a M66 w/ stainless sites ($425) to accompany my M66-1 in my safe. Can someone help me with the date of birth on both of my M66's? M66: 4K578XX M66-1: 69K66XX __________________ "No freeman shall ever be debarred the use of arms." Thomas Jefferson NRA Endowment Life Member

January 17, 2010, 05:36 PM	#2431
jhazuga Junior Member Join Date: January 17, 2010 Posts: 1	S&W 39 Hello, I have a Smith and Wesson Model 39 with serial number 672xx. Could anyone help me to place a date to this pistol? Thanks. jhazuga

January 17, 2010, 09:55 PM	#2433
blamm123 Junior Member Join Date: January 17, 2010 Posts: 8	s & w model 10 i have a smith wesson special s/n 08444xx i am trying to find out about how old it is and any other info can you help thanks jeff

January 18, 2010, 11:49 AM	#2435
blamm123 Junior Member Join Date: January 17, 2010 Posts: 8	38 s & w thanks jim my eye sight not what it use to be the s/n on my model 10 is c8444xx thanks for any info you can give me jeff

January 16, 2010, 06:07 PM	#2428
guitar1580 Senior Member Join Date: December 8, 2009 Posts: 201	I have an old S&W DA45, US Army model 1917. Serial #97XXX. Small walnut grips, swivel sling hook on butt. Can anyone tell me the yr of manuf.? Thx, JP

January 18, 2010, 02:30 PM	#2436
FlyFish Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2009 Location: Overlooking the Baker River Valley Posts: 1,727	blamm123: The "C" prefix makes it 1966-67.

January 18, 2010, 03:58 PM	#2437
nchellbilly Junior Member Join Date: January 18, 2010 Posts: 2	Hey everyone...my name is Brian.This is my first time posting here,so I thought I should introduce myself first. I've enjoyed reading the forums on here for the last few days. I have a S&W 38 Special CTG that I just purchased from someone.I'd love to have some more info on this gun if any of you could help me. It is a Model 10-6 and is Nickel plated.Smooth wood handle.The serial number is C9746xx. Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks, Brian Last edited by Glenn E. Meyer; November 30, 2013 at 11:47 AM.

January 18, 2010, 04:05 PM	#2438
onebadscrambler Member Join Date: November 3, 2009 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 36	See FlyFish's response. 1966-67 s/n range C810533-C999999

January 18, 2010, 04:09 PM	#2439
FlyFish Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2009 Location: Overlooking the Baker River Valley Posts: 1,727	nchellbilly: Your Model 10 is from the same period as blamm123's: 1966 to 1967. His is toward the front of the serial number range used in those years, so 1966 is more likely - yours is toward the end of the range, so more likely 1967. The 10-6 was introduced in 1962 when S&W dropped the screw in front of the trigger guard, resulting in the so called "3-screw" configuration that is still used today. It remained in production until 1977 when the 10-8 replaced it (the 10-4/5 and 10-7 models had the tapered barrel, but were otherwise identical to the 10-6 and 10-8, respectively). The grips on your gun are the smooth K-frame target grips (you can see that the grips are larger than the frame, covering the butt - the standard service grips left the butt exposed). They're somewhat less common than the service and checkered target grips - I have them on a couple of my K-frames and I like them very much.

January 18, 2010, 04:33 PM	#2441
nchellbilly Junior Member Join Date: January 18, 2010 Posts: 2	Thanks for the info ya'll. Any idea of the value of this gun ? I only paid $150 for it. It seems to be in great condition for a gun that old.

January 18, 2010, 07:22 PM	#2442
jabco2020 Junior Member Join Date: January 18, 2010 Posts: 2	I just purchased my first s and w from and old friend and retired police officer. Im wondering if anyone could possibly tell me what year it was produced?

January 18, 2010, 07:23 PM	#2443
jabco2020 Junior Member Join Date: January 18, 2010 Posts: 2	The gun is a model 28-2 calipered in .357 magnum the serial number is s32xx

January 18, 2010, 07:52 PM	#2444
onebadscrambler Member Join Date: November 3, 2009 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 36	jabco, Are there a couple of more digits in the serial number? Maybe S32xxxx? I can only tell you that the 28-2 was introduced in 1961. In 1968, the diamond grips were deleted. In 1969, Serial numbers were changed to the N prefix. So somewhere between 1961 and 1969. If it is S32xxxx, then 1968-1969.

January 18, 2010, 10:17 PM	#2445
blamm123 Junior Member Join Date: January 17, 2010 Posts: 8	thanks Just wanted to say thank you for all the help i had been trying to find out the info on my 38 i tried a few diffrent gun sites and got no help sure glad i ran across the firing line again thanks for the help and have a blessed day

January 22, 2010, 09:24 PM	#2446
flyguy958 Senior Member Join Date: June 27, 2009 Location: SC Posts: 200	My turn please. Birth and guess at $. I have the box, gun has some signs of pitting. .38 Chief's Special Airweight Model 37 2" Barrel Round Butt Serial #3J1XXX

January 22, 2010, 10:50 PM	#2448
guitar1580 Senior Member Join Date: December 8, 2009 Posts: 201	S&W .32 Could I please get the age, and approximate value of a S&W 30-1 .32. Its in avg to very good cond. with some bluing wear. Serial # 7799XX. Thanks, Josh P

January 23, 2010, 12:11 AM	#2450
USCG Member Join Date: June 9, 2009 Location: RI/CT/MA Posts: 74	Old .38 Hey, i figured this is as good a place as any to start the research, my father just gave me after years of waiting the .38 that was given to my great-grandfather by Boston PD as a marksmanship instructor...I believe it was right after WWI, might be as late as the early 20's... serial # is - 253XXX square butt 6" bbl original wood grips, very light pitting, in some very small areas, probably 90% original bluing. I am mostly interested in the date of production... thanks-

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