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Classic12 · January 18, 2021, 03:10 PM

Hello

May I ask if someone can indicate the birth year for a S&W 53-2 with serial number 4K 49026 ?

Thanks in advance

djrand62 · January 19, 2021, 04:06 PM

Hi, I have a S&W Model 10 with the serial number V476xxx. Can anyone tell me when it was made?

Much appreciated!

bull bob · January 20, 2021, 12:56 PM

Hey guys, finally talked my dad into letting loose of one grandpa's guns.

It is a K-22, blued, 6" barrel, wide checkered target hammer, grooved target trigger, and patridge front and adjustable rear target sights. Dad is still looking for the original grips as it now has faux stag grips on it.

Serial number is K 395xx.

Can you tell me what year it was born?

Thanks

Bob

laytonj1 · January 21, 2021, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic12

Hello

May I ask if someone can indicate the birth year for a S&W 53-2 with serial number 4K 49026 ?

Thanks in advance

1973.

Jim

laytonj1 · January 21, 2021, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djrand62

Hi, I have a S&W Model 10 with the serial number V476xxx. Can anyone tell me when it was made?

Much appreciated!

Serial numbers ran from V1 in 1942 to V769000 in 1944.

Jim

laytonj1 · January 21, 2021, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bull bob

Hey guys, finally talked my dad into letting loose of one grandpa's guns.

It is a K-22, blued, 6" barrel, wide checkered target hammer, grooved target trigger, and patridge front and adjustable rear target sights. Dad is still looking for the original grips as it now has faux stag grips on it.

Serial number is K 395xx.

Can you tell me what year it was born?

Thanks

Bob

1948.
Serial numbers ran from K18732 to K73121 that year.

Jim

Altonv · January 22, 2021, 10:09 AM

Trying to find out the year my new purchase of a model 29-10 Classic 4" barrel #DNB 97xx was manufactured? I bought it this week from a LGS but it looked liked it was handled many times. I would of passed but it had a great lock up and very tight. And there are none to be found online or anywhere.

Well I thought maybe just ask Smith and Wesson. Sent them an email this morning they just responded with 11/11/20. Great customer service, along with great products, I am hooked for life!

Classic12 · January 29, 2021, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laytonj1

1973.

Jim

Thank you very much Jim, appreciate it

Classic12 · January 29, 2021, 02:36 AM

I finally bought a S&W 41, no UAF 6124, guess it’s a fairly recent production?

laytonj1 · January 29, 2021, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic12

I finally bought a S&W 41, no UAF 6124, guess it’s a fairly recent production?

Well, not too recent. I believe it would be 2000.

Jim

Classic12 · January 30, 2021, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laytonj1

Well, not too recent. I believe it would be 2000.

Jim

Thank you Jim

edgecreek · February 18, 2021, 07:33 AM

Greetings to all ! My first post on this forum.
Can you help with determining the birthday of my new to me Model 13-1?
Serial number D933193

Thanks !!

laytonj1 · February 18, 2021, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edgecreek

Greetings to all ! My first post on this forum.
Can you help with determining the birthday of my new to me Model 13-1?
Serial number D933193

Thanks !!

Serial numbers ran from D870001 in 1976 to D999999 in 1977.

Jim

edgecreek · February 18, 2021, 07:26 PM

Thanks Jim !!

The Kingfish · February 20, 2021, 10:16 PM

Hi Jim, just bought a Model 19-2 2.5" snubbie with serial no. K756670.

Thanks in advance

laytonj1 · February 21, 2021, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Kingfish

Hi Jim, just bought a Model 19-2 2.5" snubbie with serial no. K756670.

Thanks in advance

1967.
Serial numbers ran from K715997 to K779162 that year.

Jim

ibmoose13 · March 20, 2021, 09:01 PM

Hey there. New member here. Bought my first S&W revolver today at a gun show. It’s a model 17-3, blued, with 6” barrel. With S/N 18K51xx, any idea on its date of manufacture?

Thanks!!

Classic12 · March 21, 2021, 01:51 AM

This registered magnum is coming up at an auction next month. Serial number S 164126. Any idea when it was made ? TIA

105kw · March 21, 2021, 12:11 PM

It's not a registered Magnum, built in 56-57. Which makes it a pre model 27, or early model 27.
Also It's a short action, which was introduced as the Model 1950.
Still a nice old Smith and Wesson.

Classic12 · March 21, 2021, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 105kw

It's not a registered Magnum, built in 56-57. Which makes it a pre model 27, or early model 27.
Also It's a short action, which was introduced as the Model 1950.
Still a nice old Smith and Wesson.

Thanks a lot. Good to know, the auction house described it as a registered magnum. What was its official designation then ? And do you know when they started using the 27 model number ?

105kw · March 21, 2021, 12:39 PM

The Registered Magnum was built 1935 until 1941 or 1942.
After the war, S&W did limited production of the pre war gun. But they ended the Registion process, and made some improvements, these are called Post War Transitional models.
1950 Smith revamped all of their production to a short action hammer system and called it the .357 Magnum model of 1950, collectors call these Pre Model 27s.
In 1957 they started the Model 27, and went to the 4 screw frame.
Sorry my error, 5 screw ended in 1956.

laytonj1 · March 21, 2021, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ibmoose13

Hey there. New member here. Bought my first S&W revolver today at a gun show. It’s a model 17-3, blued, with 6” barrel. With S/N 18K51xx, any idea on its date of manufacture?

Thanks!!

1977.
Serial numbers ran from 10K0001 to 24K9999 that year.

Jim

wylekylote · March 23, 2021, 02:59 PM

Hello,
Looking to date my 36-1, nickel 3" with SN# 14XXX.
Thanks in advance for your help.

laytonj1 · March 24, 2021, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wylekylote

Hello,
Looking to date my 36-1, nickel 3" with SN# 14XXX.
Thanks in advance for your help.

Is there a “J” prefix with that number? Otherwise 14xxx is way before S&W began 3” barrels (36-1). Take the serial number from the underside of the grip frame.

J14xxx would be 1969.

Jim

wylekylote · March 25, 2021, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laytonj1

Is there a “J” prefix with that number? Otherwise 14xxx is way before S&W began 3” barrels (36-1). Take the serial number from the underside of the grip frame.

J14xxx would be 1969.

Jim

Got it. I posted the number located under the model number. I was able to locate and find the info once I had the correct number.

Thank you.

January 19, 2021, 04:06 PM	#8277
djrand62 Junior Member Join Date: January 19, 2021 Posts: 1	Model 10 DOB? Hi, I have a S&W Model 10 with the serial number V476xxx. Can anyone tell me when it was made? Much appreciated!

January 20, 2021, 12:56 PM	#8278
bull bob Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 114	K-22 Hey guys, finally talked my dad into letting loose of one grandpa's guns. It is a K-22, blued, 6" barrel, wide checkered target hammer, grooved target trigger, and patridge front and adjustable rear target sights. Dad is still looking for the original grips as it now has faux stag grips on it. Serial number is K 395xx. Can you tell me what year it was born? Thanks Bob

January 22, 2021, 10:09 AM	#8282
Altonv Junior Member Join Date: January 22, 2021 Location: Zuehl, Texas Posts: 4	Trying to find out the year my new purchase of a model 29-10 Classic 4" barrel #DNB 97xx was manufactured? I bought it this week from a LGS but it looked liked it was handled many times. I would of passed but it had a great lock up and very tight. And there are none to be found online or anywhere. Well I thought maybe just ask Smith and Wesson. Sent them an email this morning they just responded with 11/11/20. Great customer service, along with great products, I am hooked for life! Last edited by Altonv; January 22, 2021 at 11:02 AM.

February 18, 2021, 07:33 AM	#8287
edgecreek Junior Member Join Date: February 17, 2021 Location: Republik of Marylandstan Posts: 2	Greetings to all ! My first post on this forum. Can you help with determining the birthday of my new to me Model 13-1? Serial number D933193 Thanks !! Last edited by edgecreek; February 18, 2021 at 10:47 AM.

March 21, 2021, 12:39 PM	#8296
105kw Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2017 Location: Columbia Basin Washington Posts: 413	The Registered Magnum was built 1935 until 1941 or 1942. After the war, S&W did limited production of the pre war gun. But they ended the Registion process, and made some improvements, these are called Post War Transitional models. 1950 Smith revamped all of their production to a short action hammer system and called it the .357 Magnum model of 1950, collectors call these Pre Model 27s. In 1957 they started the Model 27, and went to the 4 screw frame. Sorry my error, 5 screw ended in 1956. Last edited by 105kw; March 21, 2021 at 12:49 PM.

January 18, 2021, 03:10 PM	#8276
Classic12 Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2020 Posts: 696	Hello May I ask if someone can indicate the birth year for a S&W 53-2 with serial number 4K 49026 ? Thanks in advance

January 29, 2021, 02:36 AM	#8284
Classic12 Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2020 Posts: 696	I finally bought a S&W 41, no UAF 6124, guess it’s a fairly recent production?

February 18, 2021, 07:26 PM	#8289
edgecreek Junior Member Join Date: February 17, 2021 Location: Republik of Marylandstan Posts: 2	Thanks Jim !!

February 20, 2021, 10:16 PM	#8290
The Kingfish Member Join Date: February 26, 2017 Posts: 32	Hi Jim, just bought a Model 19-2 2.5" snubbie with serial no. K756670. Thanks in advance

March 20, 2021, 09:01 PM	#8292
ibmoose13 Junior Member Join Date: March 20, 2021 Posts: 1	Hey there. New member here. Bought my first S&W revolver today at a gun show. It’s a model 17-3, blued, with 6” barrel. With S/N 18K51xx, any idea on its date of manufacture? Thanks!!

March 21, 2021, 01:51 AM	#8293
Classic12 Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2020 Posts: 696	This registered magnum is coming up at an auction next month. Serial number S 164126. Any idea when it was made ? TIA

March 21, 2021, 12:11 PM	#8294
105kw Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2017 Location: Columbia Basin Washington Posts: 413	It's not a registered Magnum, built in 56-57. Which makes it a pre model 27, or early model 27. Also It's a short action, which was introduced as the Model 1950. Still a nice old Smith and Wesson.

March 23, 2021, 02:59 PM	#8298
wylekylote Junior Member Join Date: May 24, 2008 Posts: 5	Date of S&W 36-1 Hello, Looking to date my 36-1, nickel 3" with SN# 14XXX. Thanks in advance for your help.