Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 253

rockyrider · August 19, 2013, 04:33 PM

I just purchased a model 41. I believe it to be one of the recent classics offered by S&W, judging by the plastic case. Serial # UDA 0128. Anyone know what year it was made? Thanks in advance.

laytonj1 · August 19, 2013, 04:36 PM

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Serial # UDA 0128

The Standard Catalog of S&W is incomplete for semi autos made after 1994.
The "U" prefixes started around 1997.
The only way to know for sure would be to call S&W's customer service. They will give you the DOB over the phone for free.

S&W started using the plastic cases in 1995.

Jim

GlockGuy78 · August 21, 2013, 02:43 PM

Would love some help dating my Smith and Wesson Model 681. Serial # ABD5xxx

laytonj1 · August 21, 2013, 07:20 PM

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Model 681. Serial # ABD5xxx

1982.

Jim

RodTheWrench · August 24, 2013, 01:18 PM

Holy cow, you guys know your stuff! I have 3 S&W revolvers I'd like to know the years on.

The first is a 66 I asked about earlier this week before I bought it:

4K20XXX

MY 686 PowerPort:

CBB53XX

And - if it's ok - the 617 I got a few months ago:

CDK44XX

If my habit continues to grow, I'll definitely have to buy some books! Maybe a model 60, a 6" model 19, a couple snubbies....you know, just the essentials.

laytonj1 · August 24, 2013, 07:59 PM

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4K20XXX, CBB53XX, CDK44XX

4K20XXX = 1973.

CBB53XX = 1996.

CDK44XX = 1999.

Jim

RodTheWrench · August 24, 2013, 08:14 PM

Thank you, Jim!

range_rider13 · August 25, 2013, 08:33 PM

Could you please tell me the date of manufacture for this Model 29 and what "dash" it might be (29-2, 29-3 etc.)?

a) .44 Magnum
b) 6" bbl
c) square grips
d) 6 shot
e) Serial #AUC239X
f) Mod. 29

laytonj1 · August 26, 2013, 05:02 PM

Serial #AUC239X
1987.
See pic for model number location. This is a 629-1.

Jim

range_rider13 · August 26, 2013, 10:56 PM

Jim, thanks for the reply. I am aware of where to look for the model number. I don't have a picture of the revolver, just going off of the label on a box. I have pasted a photo of a photo (not very clear) of the label with Serial #AUC2392. According to the label, it shows to be a nickel Model 29. What am I missing here?

laytonj1 · August 27, 2013, 06:45 PM

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According to the label, it shows to be a nickel Model 29. What am I missing here?

Is that not what it is?

Per the label, the special order number 6115 means the gun was packaged on the 115 day of 1986. That makes it a 29-3. The -2's ended in 1982 and the -3's ended in 1988.
The product code 101212 confirms a 6" nickel 29.

Jim

range_rider13 · August 27, 2013, 10:33 PM

Jim,
I thought you meant by your response that it was a 629-1 like the picture you sent. Sorry for the misunderstanding. I appreciate your help and thank you very much. Take care, Bill

sarge83 · August 30, 2013, 07:08 AM

Picked up a good S&W model 28-2 the other day, serial #N2641** can anyone give me a birthday for the lady? Thanks!

BigD_in_FL · August 30, 2013, 11:58 AM

Just found a nice older I-frame 32swl, serial 4544XX; IIRC it should be around late 20s or early 30s
Appreciate any help!

laytonj1 · August 30, 2013, 04:23 PM

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serial #N2641**

The N2xxxxx serial numbers ran from 1974 to 1977.

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I-frame 32swl, serial 4544XX

It would be a 32 Hand Ejector 3rd Model. Serial numbers ran from 263001 in 1911 to 536684 in 1940.
Heat treating started at SN 321000 in 1920. That's as far as the book breaks it down.

Jim

BigD_in_FL · August 30, 2013, 07:23 PM

Thanks for the start to IDing this puppy

BigD_in_FL · September 2, 2013, 01:45 PM

Found another gem at the flea market - 17-4 in MINT condition, serial number 31K15XX

Again, any help is greatly appreciated

GlockGuy78 · September 10, 2013, 09:33 AM

How about a model 65-5 LS wih serial #BSJ07xx

Young.Gun.612 · September 10, 2013, 04:42 PM

Just picked up my first revolver, a model 36 in pretty good condition. Serial # is J865xxx

laytonj1 · September 10, 2013, 07:51 PM

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serial number 31K15XX

Serial numbers ran from 25K0001 in 1978 to 56K9999 in 1979.

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serial #BSJ07xx

1994/95.

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Serial # is J865xxx

1981.

Jim

brentfoto · September 10, 2013, 11:49 PM

I don't have the Catalogue handy, it is in a separate storage facility. I actually bought two of them and I thought that I had at least one here but conducted a search and could not find them here in my apartment.

You might be able to save me a trip. That would be appreciated...

I have a 65-5, Serial #is CBE 61**.

laytonj1 · September 11, 2013, 06:19 PM

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Serial #is CBE 61**.

1996/97.

Jim

brentfoto · September 11, 2013, 08:57 PM

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Serial #is CBE 61**.
1996/97.

Jim

Yes, thank you kindly, Jim!

2tango2 · September 14, 2013, 09:08 PM

Hello

I have a 6" ported 686

Serial # CEP83 XX

Thanks in advance

laytonj1 · September 15, 2013, 04:10 PM

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Serial # CEP83 XX

~2001.

Jim

August 19, 2013, 04:33 PM	#6301
rockyrider Junior Member Join Date: January 24, 2013 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 11	Model 41 make date? I just purchased a model 41. I believe it to be one of the recent classics offered by S&W, judging by the plastic case. Serial # UDA 0128. Anyone know what year it was made? Thanks in advance. __________________ It's not the got......It's the getting.

August 24, 2013, 01:18 PM	#6305
RodTheWrench Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 2013 Location: Utah Posts: 365	Holy cow, you guys know your stuff! I have 3 S&W revolvers I'd like to know the years on. The first is a 66 I asked about earlier this week before I bought it: 4K20XXX MY 686 PowerPort: CBB53XX And - if it's ok - the 617 I got a few months ago: CDK44XX If my habit continues to grow, I'll definitely have to buy some books! Maybe a model 60, a 6" model 19, a couple snubbies....you know, just the essentials. __________________ "Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid." - Han Solo

August 24, 2013, 08:14 PM	#6307
RodTheWrench Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 2013 Location: Utah Posts: 365	Smith and Wesson serial number search Thank you, Jim!

August 25, 2013, 08:33 PM	#6308
range_rider13 Member Join Date: July 10, 2007 Location: Tex-Mex Border Posts: 38	DOB For Model 29 Could you please tell me the date of manufacture for this Model 29 and what "dash" it might be (29-2, 29-3 etc.)? a) .44 Magnum b) 6" bbl c) square grips d) 6 shot e) Serial #AUC239X f) Mod. 29 __________________ *"If you climb into the saddle be ready for the ride!"*

August 26, 2013, 10:56 PM	#6310
range_rider13 Member Join Date: July 10, 2007 Location: Tex-Mex Border Posts: 38	Jim, thanks for the reply. I am aware of where to look for the model number. I don't have a picture of the revolver, just going off of the label on a box. I have pasted a photo of a photo (not very clear) of the label with Serial #AUC2392. According to the label, it shows to be a nickel Model 29. What am I missing here? __________________ *"If you climb into the saddle be ready for the ride!"*

August 21, 2013, 02:43 PM	#6303
GlockGuy78 Junior Member Join Date: August 20, 2013 Posts: 2	Would love some help dating my Smith and Wesson Model 681. Serial # ABD5xxx

August 26, 2013, 05:02 PM	#6309
laytonj1 Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2005 Posts: 4,443	Serial #AUC239X 1987. See pic for model number location. This is a 629-1. Jim

August 27, 2013, 10:33 PM	#6312
range_rider13 Member Join Date: July 10, 2007 Location: Tex-Mex Border Posts: 38	Jim, I thought you meant by your response that it was a 629-1 like the picture you sent. Sorry for the misunderstanding. I appreciate your help and thank you very much. Take care, Bill __________________ *"If you climb into the saddle be ready for the ride!"*

August 30, 2013, 07:08 AM	#6313
sarge83 Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2000 Posts: 426	Picked up a good S&W model 28-2 the other day, serial #N2641** can anyone give me a birthday for the lady? Thanks!

August 30, 2013, 11:58 AM	#6314
BigD_in_FL Junior member Join Date: December 20, 2012 Location: The "Gunshine State" Posts: 1,981	Just found a nice older I-frame 32swl, serial 4544XX; IIRC it should be around late 20s or early 30s Appreciate any help!

August 30, 2013, 07:23 PM	#6316
BigD_in_FL Junior member Join Date: December 20, 2012 Location: The "Gunshine State" Posts: 1,981	Thanks for the start to IDing this puppy

September 2, 2013, 01:45 PM	#6317
BigD_in_FL Junior member Join Date: December 20, 2012 Location: The "Gunshine State" Posts: 1,981	Found another gem at the flea market - 17-4 in MINT condition, serial number 31K15XX Again, any help is greatly appreciated

September 10, 2013, 09:33 AM	#6318
GlockGuy78 Junior Member Join Date: August 20, 2013 Posts: 2	How about a model 65-5 LS wih serial #BSJ07xx

September 10, 2013, 04:42 PM	#6319
Young.Gun.612 Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 400	Just picked up my first revolver, a model 36 in pretty good condition. Serial # is J865xxx

September 10, 2013, 11:49 PM	#6321
brentfoto Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 362	I don't have the Catalogue handy, it is in a separate storage facility. I actually bought two of them and I thought that I had at least one here but conducted a search and could not find them here in my apartment. You might be able to save me a trip. That would be appreciated... I have a 65-5, Serial #is CBE 61*. Last edited by brentfoto; September 10, 2013 at 11:56 PM.*

September 14, 2013, 09:08 PM	#6324
2tango2 Member Join Date: December 16, 2012 Location: NH Posts: 85	Smith and Wesson serial number search Hello I have a 6" ported 686 Serial # CEP83 XX Thanks in advance