Smith and Wesson serial number search

[laytonj1]

Originally Posted by jrothWA

no model number, I think it's past the scrapping of the I-frame and use of the early J-frame for .32's?

S/N: 6731XX


Belated Merry Christmas and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I’m out of town right now so I’ll have to look that one up when I get back.

Jim

[Ignacio49]

Thank you Jim.

[jrothWA]

for your effort.

And at your convenience, please.

[Water-Man]

10-7 3" barrel sq. butt #4D79xxx
Thanks.

[DavidABQ]

Originally Posted by laytonj1

K frame would have an adjustable rear sight. There should be a “K” prefix with the serial number. It might be several spaces between the k and the numbers. Assuming it is K252xxx it would date to 1955. S&W did not start using model numbers until about 1957, so it would be a K22.

Jim

Thank you very much!!!!!!

[laytonj1]

no model number, I think it's past the scrapping of the I-frame and use of the early J-frame for .32's?

S/N: 6731XX

SN's ran from 536000 in 1946 to 712953 in 1960. Elimination of the upper sideplate screw was in 1956 at sn 641xxx so 673xxx looks to be right at 1957, just before model marking.

Jim

[laytonj1]

10-7 3" barrel sq. butt #4D79xxx

1979.
According to the Standard Catalog of S&W that version was also made for the Australian Police.

Jim

[Keithg]

Jim,

Would you mind telling what year my 629 Classic was born?

CBT1XXX

[laytonj1]

Would you mind telling what year my 629 Classic was born?

CBT1XXX

1997.

Jim

[AccuRat]

HNY Jim.

Smith Model 51 .22 Mag, SN 112xxx. Any idea of the year of mfg?

Many thanks!

[laytonj1]

Smith Model 51 .22 Mag, SN 112xxx. Any idea of the year of mfg?

Serial numbers ran from 108087 in 1965 to 135464 in 1969. So, I would say 1965/66.

Jim

[AccuRat]

Thank you Sir!!!

[dougc82]

I recently purchased a S&W Model 39-2 Serial # A 147XXX does anyone know where I can find out about the pistol?

[laytonj1]

I recently purchased a S&W Model 39-2 Serial # A 147XXX does anyone know where I can find out about the pistol?

A good place to learn about them is the S&W forum (smith-wessonforum.com) in their semi auto sub forum. A good reference book is the Standard Catalog of Smith&Wesson, now on it’s 4th revision.
Otherwise, the model 39 in it’s various revisions was made from 1954 to 1982. Your serial number dates yours to 1972. They were and continue to be excellent guns.

Jim

[Duckbill]

Hey folks,
My father asked to sell his unfired S&W model 15 nickel revolver for him. He cannot remember the year he bought it new. Would someone mind helping me with that? I obviously don’t own the Standard Catalog .
Ser# 84K2XXX
Mod 15-4 Nickel

Thanks for your help!

[laytonj1]

Ser# 84K2XXX

1980.
Serial numbers ran from 57Kxxxx to 91Kxxxx that year.

Jim

[Duckbill]

Thanks Jim

[smokinggun]

Man, what a thread! I've got one for you serial daters.

It's a S&W Mountain Gun 625-6 45 Colt serial # CAZ05XX

I guess the Z in the serial # could be a 2

Thank you!

Bill

[laytonj1]

serial # CAZ0513.
I guess the Z in the serial # could be a 2

It's a Z and would date it to 1996.

Jim

[smokinggun]

Originally Posted by laytonj1

It's a Z and would date it to 1996.

Jim

That's the date I was hoping it was.

Thank you Jim!

[black mamba]

Nickel 25-5 in 45 LC, serial #N8034xx. Always appreciated!

[laytonj1]

Nickel 25-5 in 45 LC, serial #N8034xx.

1980.

Jim

[black mamba]

Thank you, sir, that was fast!

[Savage06]

I just traded for a Smith & Wesson Bodyguard serial # KBK9XXX.
Can anyone tell me when it was made?

[laytonj1]

Originally Posted by Savage06

I just traded for a Smith & Wesson Bodyguard serial # KBK9XXX.
Can anyone tell me when it was made?

Unfortunately, my copy of the Standard Catalog of S&W is the 3rd addition which only covers up to 2004. There is a 4th addition out now that includes the later years. You could ask over on the S&W forum (smith-wessonforum.com) or you could call S&W customer service. They will give you the DOB over the phone for free.

Jim