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September 16, 2009, 08:40 PM | #1876 | |
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September 16, 2009, 10:30 PM | #1877 |
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Pop's pistol
Thanks. I knew it had to be pretty old.
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September 17, 2009, 11:36 AM | #1878 |
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Model 29-2 Serial Number N744XX
Can anyone tell me the age of this revolver? I guessing early 1970s? Thanks.
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September 17, 2009, 12:43 PM | #1879 | |
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September 17, 2009, 02:51 PM | #1880 |
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Model 29-2
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September 18, 2009, 10:02 PM | #1881 |
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I just inherited my father's revolver. I don't really know anything about it. It's a S&W .38 special, serial number starts with 446
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September 18, 2009, 10:15 PM | #1882 | |
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If it's recent manufacture the model number can be seen, as in the second picture, when you open the cylinder. (in this case a 629-1) Jim |
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September 18, 2009, 10:38 PM | #1883 |
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Thanks for the info. It is a 5 shot. There are no letters in the serial number. The serial number is 6 digits. 4465XX
It says Model 36 on the inside. It looks pretty old. |
September 18, 2009, 10:50 PM | #1884 |
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Your model 36 falls in the SN/date range of 295000 in 1962 to 784544 in 1969.
So, mid 60's. Jim |
September 18, 2009, 10:58 PM | #1885 |
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Thanks Jim
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September 18, 2009, 11:26 PM | #1886 |
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old 32
I have aquirred an old S & W 32 long square butt,4 1/4", blued serial 43xxx looks like it has a B stamped before the serial# and a diamond after the serial# under the barrel, I think it is a1903 -1st change except this one has target sights. Any help would be appreciated.
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September 19, 2009, 12:10 AM | #1887 | |
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The diamond and "B" letter refer to a factory refinish in blue and possible parts replacement. Jim Last edited by laytonj1; September 19, 2009 at 12:21 AM. |
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September 19, 2009, 07:58 AM | #1888 |
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it is a round butt with extended grips with 2 screws in the grip. The gun is in about 90% with only light wear around the muzzle due to holster wear.Does anybody have any idea about its value.
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September 19, 2009, 02:23 PM | #1889 |
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Picked up a Model 37 today at my local shop that had come from a police dept buy. Very clean and the hammer bob was professionally done. The serial # is ADB14XX - when was it born...
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September 19, 2009, 04:28 PM | #1890 |
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According to the book it should be 1983.
There is one caveat on the three-letter, four-number serial numbers. There are often large gaps in sequence, or a sequence used for special runs before they were due to be used, etc. The only way to know for sure is to get a letter from S&W, (true for all Smiths, but more so for these serial numbers) but unless there is some collector value to the gun, it may not be worth the cost. |
September 19, 2009, 09:19 PM | #1891 | |
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September 19, 2009, 10:42 PM | #1892 |
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Jim,thank you for help.I am going to go to the Fort worth Gun show tommorow, I will see what I can find out there now that you helped me identify what it is.
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September 20, 2009, 08:37 PM | #1893 |
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Can anyone tell me about this S&W?
I have a K frame 22 with the serial number 72123. There is no model number on the shank. It looks rather old, I think late 40s early 50s maybe. It has a 6" barrel (not tapered)
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September 20, 2009, 10:07 PM | #1894 | |
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Dad's gun
My dad passed away and the executor wants to know if I want this gun. It's a S&W .357, F27, Serial AUJxxxx. Good condition, 4" barrel. I'd appreciate any info you can provide...
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September 21, 2009, 02:18 PM | #1896 | |
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Now that that's out of the way . . . Based on the serial number, the gun was produced in 1987, but it's not possible to say much more without either a lot of work trying to figure out which .357 models were being produced with 4" barrels in 1987, or (better) working from the model number, which will be stamped on the frame in the area that's exposed when you swing the cylinder out. If you can provide that, along with the "dash" variation - e.g., M27-5, then we can tell you a lot more. The "F27" has no particular meaning for me (unless it's really "M27", in which case you've got a very desirable revolver), but maybe someone else can chime in. Where on the gun does it appear? |
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September 22, 2009, 08:49 AM | #1897 |
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I just picked up a Model 36 locally. The S/N on the bottom of the grip frame is 96xx (only four digits), but the number on the crane and the frame under the crane is 429xx. The rear of the cylinder also has the same number as the bottom of the grip frame. Which one is correct? Either way it was made in the early 50's right?
Oh and I paid $350 for it. I'm no expert but I'd put the finish at about 85-90%. The lock-up isn't as tight as my SP101, but it's serviceable. |
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damHans: The number on the frame (bottom of grip) is the legal serial number for the gun. It should also appear on the frame cutout that's exposed when you swing the cylinder out. If so, then the 429XXs are "assembly numbers" used to keep track of fitted parts during manufacture. I the 96XX doesn't appear anywhere else on the frame then I suppose it's possible that could mean that the gun was cobbled together from two other guns. The SN of 96XX would indicate a birthdate of 1952; 429XX would be 53-54.
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September 22, 2009, 10:15 AM | #1899 | |
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The Model Number is 19-5. Anything else you might know about it? I fired it a few times -- very nice! I think it's a keeper regardless of its heritage!! Thanks for the info and FAST reply. What a great forum this is. |
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fogwoman: The Model 19 appears on just about anyone's short list of desirable S&W revolvers. I have a 19-2 from 1963 that's one of my favorite revolvers, and one that goes to the range often. The 19 is built on a slightly beefed-up K frame, which is the "medium" frame size used by S&W, and was intended to provide a smaller alternative to the "N" frame Model 27. You can get a ton more info on the Model 19 here, so I won't take up space repeating much of it.
Although like all Smiths it's a solid sturdy gun, the 19 was intended to be carried a lot and shot less (with .357s), so I'd not recommend a steady diet of full .357 loads. Like all .357s it will shoot .38 Special just fine and both you and the gun will be happier for it. With regard to the -5 variation, it was made from 1982 to 1988. Smith used to pin the barrels of its revolvers and counterbore the cylinders on the magnums, but dropped both features in 1982, presumably as a cost-cutting measure. As a result your gun is of slightly less interest to some collectors, but of course of no less interest to you (my dad was not a gun hobbyist, so I'm always envious of those who have such priceless family heirlooms). Last edited by FlyFish; September 22, 2009 at 02:34 PM. |
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