Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 150

fredrader · December 30, 2010, 08:58 PM

Hi all,I have been wondering what year my S&W was made. I think it is a M&P but I am not sure. It has a 4" Brl ans has .38 Spl Ctg on it. Ser # S9356xx. I can post a pic if you need one..Thanks

Crazy88Fingers · December 31, 2010, 04:17 AM

Pre-model-number N Frame produced in 1952-1953.

fredrader · December 31, 2010, 09:30 AM

Thank You

Donttreadonme · December 31, 2010, 03:28 PM

I just found a model 10-5 yesterday. The ser# is D696XXX . Can anyone help me out to find the approximate age of it?

Also, it is my understanding that all -5 models should be okay for +P rated factory loads, is this correct?

I can't wait to pick it up. Didn't have enough cash on me, so I left it on layaway. Going to get it Saturday if they're open. I was sold once I pulled that unbelievably smooth double action trigger. SA was crisp and light too.

I'm pretty psyched about it.

Thanks in advance for any help,

DTOM

Elkins45 · December 31, 2010, 06:44 PM

I could use a little help with a 22 revolver I just bought. The seller called it a model 17 but after doing a little digging I don't think that's accurate. It has two different numbers stamped on it. In the yoke area is 3H 70XXX on both the yoke and the frame, but on the cylinder face and on the butt is K 68XXX.

It's a 5 screw gun, with a pinned barrel and recessed chambers if that helps. The reading I have done makes me think it's a pre Model 17 K-22. When did they stop making 5 screw guns?

laytonj1 · December 31, 2010, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Hi all,I have been wondering what year my S&W was made. I think it is a M&P but I am not sure. It has a 4" Brl ans has .38 Spl Ctg on it. Ser # S9356xx. I can post a pic if you need one..Thanks

Quote:

Pre-model-number N Frame produced in 1952-1953.

Uh, no. What you have is a Pre war .38 Military and Police (k frame).
The serial number is 9356xx. That looks to be an 8 in front of it but appears to have been added later. The serial number dates it to ~1940/41.

Quote:

I just found a model 10-5 yesterday. The ser# is D696XXX . Can anyone help me out to find the approximate age of it?

Also, it is my understanding that all -5 models should be okay for +P rated factory loads, is this correct?

Serial numbers ran from D659902 in 1974 to D750000 in 1975.
Model number stamped steel k frames (post 1957) are ok to use with +P.

Jim

laytonj1 · December 31, 2010, 06:48 PM

Quote:

but on the cylinder face and on the butt is K 68XXX.

It is a K-22 Masterpiece made in 1948. They went on to become the model 17 when S&W began assigning model numbers ~1957.
The 5 screw ended ~1955 for K frames.

Jim

S&W460 · December 31, 2010, 07:32 PM

I just inherited a S&W revolver from my Dad. One is a S&W 38SP. serial# 8038** can anyone tell me when this was made and value its about 95%

Thanks

Elkins45 · December 31, 2010, 07:33 PM

Quote:

It is a K-22 Masterpiece made in 1948. They went on to become the model 17 when S&W began assigning model numbers ~1957.
The 5 screw ended ~1955 for K frames.

Jim

Jim:

Thanks so much for the quick reply...it is much appreciated.

1948 huh? Wow..that's great. I had no idea it was so old. It looks fantastic. I'm thinking I finally made a smart buy at a gun show.

Happy New Year to you!

Radagast · January 1, 2011, 05:23 AM

S&W460:
You have a .38 Military & Police model of 1905 4th Change manufactured between 1940 & 1942. In original condition it's probably worth around $350-$400.
In the same serial number range S&W manufactured the .38/200 British Servive Revolver in .38 S&W caliber. After World War II a lot of these surplus guns were bored out to .38 Special and sold in the USA. Because the bored out .38 S&W chambers are a loose fit to the .38 special case its not uncommon for brass to bulge or split. A converted gun is probably worth $150 or so.

S&W460 · January 1, 2011, 12:08 PM

thanks for the help.

I also have a 357 i want to check i have to get the serial #

Donttreadonme · January 1, 2011, 04:59 PM

Quote:

I just found a model 10-5 yesterday. The ser# is D696XXX . Can anyone help me out to find the approximate age of it? Also, it is my understanding that all -5 models should be okay for +P rated factory loads, is this correct? Serial numbers ran from D659902 in 1974 to D750000 in 1975. Model number stamped steel k frames (post 1957) are ok to use with +P. Jim

Thanks Jim! Picked it up today, pretty happy with it:

msa1955 · January 2, 2011, 12:35 AM

I'm almost embarrassed to admit it but a friend had a model 36 he did not want and offerred it to me for $100. Wanting to help him out I agreed, sight unseen. I guess I did ok. Any help on the mfr date would be appreciated. Its a 36 with no dash, serial #AVT3XXX.
Thanks!

FlyFish · January 2, 2011, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Its a 36 with no dash, serial #AVT3XXX.

AVT prefix would be 1987.

CBJR · January 2, 2011, 01:30 PM

Could someone please help me date the following two revolvers. One is mine the other is a friends.

Model 34-1 SN 102xxx

Model 19-3 SN 1K50xxx

I appreciate it and thank you for your time

CBJR

FlyFish · January 2, 2011, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Model 34-1 SN 102xxx

Serial numbers ran from 70000 in 1960 to 108087 in 1965.

Quote:

Model 19-3 SN 1K50xxx

1971

CBJR · January 2, 2011, 02:44 PM

Thank you FlyFish for the information.

Wildalaska · January 2, 2011, 03:37 PM

Anyone got a closer date for my .455 yet?

S&W460 · January 2, 2011, 04:57 PM

Some info on my 357 would be great..

Its serial # is 7K79**

Thanks

adler3200 · January 2, 2011, 05:10 PM

serial is 6xxx can anyone tell me age thanks

adler3200 · January 2, 2011, 05:13 PM

32 long 4 digit serial anyone know the age thanks

msa1955 · January 2, 2011, 05:51 PM

Thanks FlyFish for the info.

laytonj1 · January 2, 2011, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Anyone got a closer date for my .455 yet?

Roy Jinks at S&W does, but it'll cost you $50 to find out.

Quote:

Its serial # is 7K79**

7K1 to 7K26043 was 1974.

Jim

laytonj1 · January 2, 2011, 07:44 PM

Quote:

smith 19=5

serial is 6xxx can anyone tell me age thanks

That's not the serial number. Take it from the underside of the frames grip butt. If it has target grips you will have to remove the them to see it.
Should have 3 letters followed by 4 numbers or a "K" in it.

Quote:

model 30

32 long 4 digit serial anyone know the age thanks

See above. And should have 6 numbers.

Jim

69vette · January 2, 2011, 09:07 PM

Hi
Can someone help me with identifying the model and age of a revolver i recently inherited?

It's a S&W 357 s/n 5D34xxx

Thanks

December 30, 2010, 08:58 PM	#3726
fredrader Junior Member Join Date: December 30, 2010 Posts: 5	Hi all,I have been wondering what year my S&W was made. I think it is a M&P but I am not sure. It has a 4" Brl ans has .38 Spl Ctg on it. Ser # S9356xx. I can post a pic if you need one..Thanks Last edited by Glenn E. Meyer; November 30, 2013 at 11:47 AM.

December 31, 2010, 03:28 PM	#3729
Donttreadonme Junior Member Join Date: July 16, 2009 Location: York County, PA Posts: 5	S&W Model 10-5 I just found a model 10-5 yesterday. The ser# is D696XXX . Can anyone help me out to find the approximate age of it? Also, it is my understanding that all -5 models should be okay for +P rated factory loads, is this correct? I can't wait to pick it up. Didn't have enough cash on me, so I left it on layaway. Going to get it Saturday if they're open. I was sold once I pulled that unbelievably smooth double action trigger. SA was crisp and light too. I'm pretty psyched about it. Thanks in advance for any help, DTOM

January 2, 2011, 12:35 AM	#3738
msa1955 Junior Member Join Date: January 2, 2011 Location: Sierra Foothills, Calif Posts: 5	Model 36 Manufacture Date? I'm almost embarrassed to admit it but a friend had a model 36 he did not want and offerred it to me for $100. Wanting to help him out I agreed, sight unseen. I guess I did ok. Any help on the mfr date would be appreciated. Its a 36 with no dash, serial #AVT3XXX. Thanks!

January 2, 2011, 01:30 PM	#3740
CBJR Junior Member Join Date: January 2, 2011 Posts: 2	S&W Serial Number Help Could someone please help me date the following two revolvers. One is mine the other is a friends. Model 34-1 SN 102xxx Model 19-3 SN 1K50xxx I appreciate it and thank you for your time CBJR

January 2, 2011, 03:37 PM	#3743
Wildalaska Junior member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 14,172	Anyone got a closer date for my .455 yet? WildimwaitingAlaska ™©2002-2010

December 31, 2010, 04:17 AM	#3727
Crazy88Fingers Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2010 Location: WesTex Posts: 958	Pre-model-number N Frame produced in 1952-1953.

December 31, 2010, 09:30 AM	#3728
fredrader Junior Member Join Date: December 30, 2010 Posts: 5	Thank You

December 31, 2010, 06:44 PM	#3730
Elkins45 Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2010 Posts: 498	I could use a little help with a 22 revolver I just bought. The seller called it a model 17 but after doing a little digging I don't think that's accurate. It has two different numbers stamped on it. In the yoke area is 3H 70XXX on both the yoke and the frame, but on the cylinder face and on the butt is K 68XXX. It's a 5 screw gun, with a pinned barrel and recessed chambers if that helps. The reading I have done makes me think it's a pre Model 17 K-22. When did they stop making 5 screw guns?

December 31, 2010, 07:32 PM	#3733
S&W460 Member Join Date: April 27, 2009 Location: Saginaw,Michigan Posts: 44	I just inherited a S&W revolver from my Dad. One is a S&W 38SP. serial# 8038** can anyone tell me when this was made and value its about 95% Thanks

January 1, 2011, 05:23 AM	#3735
Radagast Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 2001 Posts: 449	S&W460: You have a .38 Military & Police model of 1905 4th Change manufactured between 1940 & 1942. In original condition it's probably worth around $350-$400. In the same serial number range S&W manufactured the .38/200 British Servive Revolver in .38 S&W caliber. After World War II a lot of these surplus guns were bored out to .38 Special and sold in the USA. Because the bored out .38 S&W chambers are a loose fit to the .38 special case its not uncommon for brass to bulge or split. A converted gun is probably worth $150 or so.

January 1, 2011, 12:08 PM	#3736
S&W460 Member Join Date: April 27, 2009 Location: Saginaw,Michigan Posts: 44	thanks for the help. I also have a 357 i want to check i have to get the serial #

January 2, 2011, 02:44 PM	#3742
CBJR Junior Member Join Date: January 2, 2011 Posts: 2	Thank you FlyFish for the information.

January 2, 2011, 04:57 PM	#3744
S&W460 Member Join Date: April 27, 2009 Location: Saginaw,Michigan Posts: 44	Some info on my 357 would be great.. Its serial # is 7K79** Thanks

January 2, 2011, 05:10 PM	#3745
adler3200 Junior Member Join Date: February 20, 2010 Posts: 6	smith 19=5 serial is 6xxx can anyone tell me age thanks

January 2, 2011, 05:13 PM	#3746
adler3200 Junior Member Join Date: February 20, 2010 Posts: 6	model 30 32 long 4 digit serial anyone know the age thanks

January 2, 2011, 05:51 PM	#3747
msa1955 Junior Member Join Date: January 2, 2011 Location: Sierra Foothills, Calif Posts: 5	Model 36 Thanks FlyFish for the info.

January 2, 2011, 09:07 PM	#3750
69vette Junior Member Join Date: January 2, 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 2	S&W 357 Hi Can someone help me with identifying the model and age of a revolver i recently inherited? It's a S&W 357 s/n 5D34xxx Thanks

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search