Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 265

conda70 · June 23, 2014, 03:54 PM

Thank you for the info. Just got gun from brother and was curious.

goste · June 23, 2014, 08:08 PM

Hello,
Would love some info on a .32 S&W long, H.E. 5 screw, with a strain screw,
Serial # 2170xx. 4 inch barrel. Grips cover the butt, and have a target with bullet holes in a circle.(on the grips that is.)

Thanks

Sevens · June 25, 2014, 01:44 PM

By the serial number, I hope I have identified your revolver properly as a:
.32 Hand Ejector Model of 1903 5th Change
The book says it's actually a 4.25" barrel.

160,499 of these made between 1910 and 1917, serial range ran from 102501 through ~263000, it would appear that yours was a little closer to the end of that range than toward the beginning.

carlson1 · June 29, 2014, 04:32 PM

Can anyone help with a date for a S&W M19-3 -5K73111?

Sevens · June 29, 2014, 09:55 PM

That's a very late 1973 on that Model 19-3.

I've got one of those myself.

miata55 · June 30, 2014, 04:16 PM

I have inherited some Smith and Wesson revolvers and two of them I have no earthly idea what they are and was hoping someone could help identify them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
1.) S&W 38 Special with a square butt and NO emblems or identifiers other than the words "Smith and Wesson" on the left side of the barrel and "38 S&W Special CTG" on the right side of the barrel. There are four screws on the right side - none on the left. Serial number is 334135 on the bottom of the grip frame and B 334135 under the ejector rod. The three photos are of this one. wood grip.JPG wood grip1.JPG wood grip2.JPG

2.) S&W 38 Special with a square butt. S&W emblem on right side and "Made in USA". Three screws on right side and none on left. "Smith & Wesson" on left side of barrel and 38 S&W Special CTG." on right side of barrel. Serial number is S 904035 on bottom of grip and 904035 and then what looks like a partial diamond that is not completely stamped at the far right under the ejector rod. Since I'm only allowed three photos, I guess I will have to start another post and include the photos of #2

Like I said, ANY help will be greatly appreciated.

miata55 · June 30, 2014, 04:39 PM

Here are the photos of the other (#2) inherited revolver I need to identify.

Plastic Grip.JPG

Plastic Grip1.JPG

Plastic Grip2.JPG

Sevens · July 1, 2014, 02:45 PM

The first gun is a Hand Ejector Military & Police, Model of 1905, 4th Change. This gun evolved in to the Victory model, and eventually, the Model 10. It's a fixed sight, K-frame .38 Special. It is the most popular single model handgun in history with an estimated six million of them made. The book indicates only a serial number "range" for all the HE M&P Mod 1905 4th Change guns, 1915-1942.

However, we can get "close" on dates by comparing the serial numbers to factory letters from S&W historian Roy Jinks. As your 334135 is earlier than my 357xxx, and I have a factory letter on mine, I can tell you that my revolver was shipped from S&W in the spring of 1921. I found a factory letter for another revolver with a 290xxx and it was shipped on June 4th, 1918. So it's safe to say that your revolver was shipped between 1918 and 1921.

The second gun's serial number shows as 1966 or 1967, it is a Model 10. The grips are not original to the revolver. I do not know much about stag grips. (okay, I'll admit it... I know absolutely nothing about stag grips)

You can get a factory letter yourself for either or both revolvers by contacting Roy Jinks through Smith & Wesson. It's a $50 charge for this service, but the letter will tell you the date it was shipped and to where it was sent, along with all the features it originally had when that happened. Mr. Jinks also includes an historical recap of the model itself.

miata55 · July 2, 2014, 07:32 AM

Hello Sevens -

Thank you so very much for your time and effort in helping to identify these two S&W's. There are a total of four Smiths in the bunch but we have documentation - sort of - verbal relatives identifications to identify the others. Again thank you so very very much.

Rahawk · July 2, 2014, 08:13 AM

Can you please tell me when my smith and wesson model nyumber
s 192xxx was made.. Thank you..

Sevens · July 2, 2014, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Hello Sevens -

Thank you so very much for your time and effort in helping to identify these two S&W's. There are a total of four Smiths in the bunch but we have documentation - sort of - verbal relatives identifications to identify the others. Again thank you so very very much.

The pleasure is mine. And FWIW, I just can't WAIT until Supica & Nahas feel fit to release a Fourth Edition of this fine book!

Quote:

Can you please tell me when my smith and wesson model nyumber
s 192xxx was made.. Thank you..

Something in an N-Frame, perhaps?
It's looking like a 1959 born-on date.

TorkABC · July 18, 2014, 12:00 AM

What about CNY9xxx?

jughead2 · July 18, 2014, 12:10 PM

a buddy has one he bought new in 1961. serial 48295 under the crane? e 32684. i know pricing is just a guess but bluing has some wear, less than 1/2 box of ammo fired for sure. low to high pricing would be very helpful. then we could make our own wag on a price.

Sevens · July 18, 2014, 04:20 PM

Neither of you guys think to add a model number? Caliber? Short description of any manner?

The CNY is newish, newer than my 2nd Edition, so made after 2000.
The other one, is it a J-frame, snubby? You aren't exactly clear about WHICH number was under the crane -- we need the number on the butt of the grip. Under the crane should be a Model number... maybe.

alhdrider · July 18, 2014, 05:57 PM

Can you please tell me when my Smith and Wesson
was made……..
Serial # K642XX
I think it is s pre model 17 K22 Masterpiece

Sevens · July 18, 2014, 09:56 PM

If that is indeed a FIVE digit serial number after the alpha "k" and you didn't forget a digit, then the big book says it's a 1948 build.

You've got a genuine sweetheart right there!

jughead2 · July 19, 2014, 06:08 AM

38 special snubby,48295 on the butt, 32686 on the crane, the E is directly above the crane number. sorry about not being plain enough my wife says i have a communication problem.

Sevens · July 19, 2014, 07:13 AM

I *think* that would be 1954 production, but the index is a little fuzzy on that.

jughead2 · July 23, 2014, 05:55 AM

pics with numbers of 38 special. would really like a wag on price. weapon is not for sale. been in the family too long.

Kev · July 26, 2014, 09:19 AM

Early inheritance from Pops
Model 14-3, SN 3K981.
Guessing mid 70's can somebody confirm?
Thanks!

Sevens · July 28, 2014, 11:21 AM

The big book says it was built in 1971, and leads me to believe that it was late in 1971 at that.

Yours is gorgeous!

Kev · July 28, 2014, 11:26 AM

Thanks Sevens!
Pops had great taste when he was collecting

MiGS_ · July 29, 2014, 08:19 PM

27-2 6" Blue
Ser# N61208X

Thanks again

Mojave · July 29, 2014, 10:25 PM

I recently picked up two .22 LR's: a 17-3 and an 18-3.

17-3: K845xxx
18-3: 8K97xxx

If someone could tell me the production dates that would great! I think both should between 1967 and 1977, being -3.

Sevens · July 30, 2014, 03:18 AM

Quote:

27-2 6" Blue
Ser# N61208X

That's a solid 1980.

Quote:

17-3: K845xxx

Very late 1968. Blurb in the book says 1968 saw the deletion of the diamond insert stocks, so I'd assume your just missed them.

Quote:

18-3: 8K97xxx

Late 1975.

June 25, 2014, 01:44 PM	#6603
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,770	By the serial number, I hope I have identified your revolver properly as a: .32 Hand Ejector Model of 1903 5th Change The book says it's actually a 4.25" barrel. 160,499 of these made between 1910 and 1917, serial range ran from 102501 through ~263000, it would appear that yours was a little closer to the end of that range than toward the beginning. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

June 29, 2014, 09:55 PM	#6605
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,770	That's a very late 1973 on that Model 19-3. I've got one of those myself. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

June 30, 2014, 04:16 PM	#6606
miata55 Junior Member Join Date: February 12, 2011 Location: Coppell, TX Posts: 6	Two S&W's I have inherited some Smith and Wesson revolvers and two of them I have no earthly idea what they are and was hoping someone could help identify them. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 1.) S&W 38 Special with a square butt and NO emblems or identifiers other than the words "Smith and Wesson" on the left side of the barrel and "38 S&W Special CTG" on the right side of the barrel. There are four screws on the right side - none on the left. Serial number is 334135 on the bottom of the grip frame and B 334135 under the ejector rod. The three photos are of this one. wood grip.JPG wood grip1.JPG wood grip2.JPG 2.) S&W 38 Special with a square butt. S&W emblem on right side and "Made in USA". Three screws on right side and none on left. "Smith & Wesson" on left side of barrel and 38 S&W Special CTG." on right side of barrel. Serial number is S 904035 on bottom of grip and 904035 and then what looks like a partial diamond that is not completely stamped at the far right under the ejector rod. Since I'm only allowed three photos, I guess I will have to start another post and include the photos of #2 Like I said, ANY help will be greatly appreciated.

June 30, 2014, 04:39 PM	#6607
miata55 Junior Member Join Date: February 12, 2011 Location: Coppell, TX Posts: 6	2nd Smith Here are the photos of the other (#2) inherited revolver I need to identify. Plastic Grip.JPG Plastic Grip1.JPG Plastic Grip2.JPG

July 1, 2014, 02:45 PM	#6608
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,770	The first gun is a Hand Ejector Military & Police, Model of 1905, 4th Change. This gun evolved in to the Victory model, and eventually, the Model 10. It's a fixed sight, K-frame .38 Special. It is the most popular single model handgun in history with an estimated six million of them made. The book indicates only a serial number "range" for all the HE M&P Mod 1905 4th Change guns, 1915-1942. However, we can get "close" on dates by comparing the serial numbers to factory letters from S&W historian Roy Jinks. As your 334135 is earlier than my 357xxx, and I have a factory letter on mine, I can tell you that my revolver was shipped from S&W in the spring of 1921. I found a factory letter for another revolver with a 290xxx and it was shipped on June 4th, 1918. So it's safe to say that your revolver was shipped between 1918 and 1921. The second gun's serial number shows as 1966 or 1967, it is a Model 10. The grips are not original to the revolver. I do not know much about stag grips. (okay, I'll admit it... I know absolutely nothing about stag grips) You can get a factory letter yourself for either or both revolvers by contacting Roy Jinks through Smith & Wesson. It's a $50 charge for this service, but the letter will tell you the date it was shipped and to where it was sent, along with all the features it originally had when that happened. Mr. Jinks also includes an historical recap of the model itself. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

June 23, 2014, 03:54 PM	#6601
conda70 Junior Member Join Date: May 1, 2011 Posts: 4	Thank you for the info. Just got gun from brother and was curious.

June 23, 2014, 08:08 PM	#6602
goste Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Posts: 71	Hello, Would love some info on a .32 S&W long, H.E. 5 screw, with a strain screw, Serial # 2170xx. 4 inch barrel. Grips cover the butt, and have a target with bullet holes in a circle.(on the grips that is.) Thanks

June 29, 2014, 04:32 PM	#6604
carlson1 Junior Member Join Date: February 19, 2007 Posts: 2	Can anyone help with a date for a S&W M19-3 -5K73111?

July 2, 2014, 07:32 AM	#6609
miata55 Junior Member Join Date: February 12, 2011 Location: Coppell, TX Posts: 6	Hello Sevens - Thank you so very much for your time and effort in helping to identify these two S&W's. There are a total of four Smiths in the bunch but we have documentation - sort of - verbal relatives identifications to identify the others. Again thank you so very very much.

July 2, 2014, 08:13 AM	#6610
Rahawk Junior Member Join Date: July 1, 2014 Posts: 1	Born date? Can you please tell me when my smith and wesson model nyumber s 192xxx was made.. Thank you..

July 18, 2014, 12:00 AM	#6612
TorkABC Junior Member Join Date: July 17, 2014 Posts: 1	What about CNY9xxx?

July 18, 2014, 12:10 PM	#6613
jughead2 Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 2008 Location: tenn. Posts: 263	s/w serial number a buddy has one he bought new in 1961. serial 48295 under the crane? e 32684. i know pricing is just a guess but bluing has some wear, less than 1/2 box of ammo fired for sure. low to high pricing would be very helpful. then we could make our own wag on a price.

July 18, 2014, 04:20 PM	#6614
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,770	Neither of you guys think to add a model number? Caliber? Short description of any manner? The CNY is newish, newer than my 2nd Edition, so made after 2000. The other one, is it a J-frame, snubby? You aren't exactly clear about WHICH number was under the crane -- we need the number on the butt of the grip. Under the crane should be a Model number... maybe. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

July 18, 2014, 09:56 PM	#6616
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,770	If that is indeed a FIVE digit serial number after the alpha "k" and you didn't forget a digit, then the big book says it's a 1948 build. You've got a genuine sweetheart right there! __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

July 19, 2014, 06:08 AM	#6617
jughead2 Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 2008 Location: tenn. Posts: 263	smith and wesson numbers 38 special snubby,48295 on the butt, 32686 on the crane, the E is directly above the crane number. sorry about not being plain enough my wife says i have a communication problem.

July 19, 2014, 07:13 AM	#6618
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,770	I think that would be 1954 production, but the index is a little fuzzy on that. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

July 26, 2014, 09:19 AM	#6620
Kev Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2013 Posts: 661	Early inheritance from Pops Model 14-3, SN 3K981. Guessing mid 70's can somebody confirm? Thanks!

July 28, 2014, 11:21 AM	#6621
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,770	The big book says it was built in 1971, and leads me to believe that it was late in 1971 at that. Yours is gorgeous! __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

July 28, 2014, 11:26 AM	#6622
Kev Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2013 Posts: 661	Thanks Sevens! Pops had great taste when he was collecting

July 29, 2014, 08:19 PM	#6623
MiGS_ Junior Member Join Date: April 18, 2013 Posts: 9	N Frame 27-2 6" Blue Ser# N61208X Thanks again

July 29, 2014, 10:25 PM	#6624
Mojave Member Join Date: June 11, 2011 Posts: 68	I recently picked up two .22 LR's: a 17-3 and an 18-3. 17-3: K845xxx 18-3: 8K97xxx If someone could tell me the production dates that would great! I think both should between 1967 and 1977, being -3.

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