Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 310

laytonj1 · March 29, 2018, 03:44 PM

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I have a S&W 15-3 serial # 1K547XX
and a S&W 18-3 serial # 5K709XX

1K547xx = 1971.
5K709xx = 1973.

Jim

ZuluWarrior · March 29, 2018, 09:32 PM

Thank you Sir!!!!

Todd

ConRich · March 30, 2018, 04:55 PM

Hello, I have a S&W Model 15-3, 38 Special SN D3634XX can you tell me the year of manufacture ?

TIA,
Rich

laytonj1 · March 31, 2018, 04:26 PM

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S&W Model 15-3, 38 Special SN D3634XX

That serial number would be 1971. However, that would not be the correct SN for a Model 15. A model 15-3 would have a "K" in the serial number as either the first, second or third digit. Check for the SN stamped on the underside of the grip frame.

Jim

ConRich · April 1, 2018, 03:42 PM

Thank you.

Rich

CaptainG · April 2, 2018, 10:35 AM

I just acquired a S&W 686 no dash, "M" stamped, 4" revolver, S/N ADB72xx. Would you please advise approximate date of manufacturer? Thanks, G

laytonj1 · April 2, 2018, 07:30 PM

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S&W 686 no dash, "M" stamped, 4" revolver, S/N ADB72xx

1983.

Jim

CaptainG · April 2, 2018, 08:24 PM

Thank you Jim!

sitesixarmory · April 5, 2018, 12:19 PM

S&w model 17-3 , 22lr , sr# k9615xx

laytonj1 · April 5, 2018, 04:15 PM

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S&w model 17-3 , 22lr , sr# k9615xx

1970.

Jim

AndrewWeber · April 13, 2018, 05:51 AM

Hi

Smith and Wesson 6-inch barrel 357 Magnum revolver

number 61575

bought used 1980

any info?

laytonj1 · April 13, 2018, 05:54 PM

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Smith and Wesson 6-inch barrel 357 Magnum revolver

S&W made several different models chambered in 357 so I need the serial number to give you any info. You can X out the last two digits. See pic for SN location.

Jim

AndrewWeber · April 13, 2018, 06:39 PM

The revolver is missing, I don't have it. Doesn't the number 61575 say anything ? let's say it was N61575 would that say anything ? What are the "several different models chambered in 357" ?

laytonj1 · April 13, 2018, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrewWeber

The revolver is missing, I don't have it. Doesn't the number 61575 say anything ? let's say it was N61575 would that say anything ? What are the "several different models chambered in 357" ?

61575 is likely an assembly number, means nothing to us. All models had assembly numbers on them to keep certain parts together during assembly. Model 27, 28, 581, 586, 681, 686, 19, 66, 13, 65, registered magnum, and I might be forgetting one or two, were all made in 357 magnum and available around 1980. All used different serial numbers, some different frames (N,L, and K), finishes, options, etc. We need to narrow it down to be of any help.
If it was N61575 then it would be an "N" frame made around 1970 but that is making a big assumption...

Jim

AndrewWeber · April 14, 2018, 05:25 AM

Ok, N61575 would be a frame made around 1970

When would a K61575 and L61575 frame be made ?

laytonj1 · April 14, 2018, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrewWeber

Ok, N61575 would be a frame made around 1970

When would a K61575 and L61575 frame be made ?

It would be an "N" frame (large frame) made in 1970 (model 27 or 28).
There are no K frame (medium frame) 357's made with K61575. There is no L prefix serial numbers.
And trying to figure out what gun you had with what is either an assembly number or incomplete serial number is futile at best.

Jim

browndd1 · April 16, 2018, 01:20 PM

Can anyone please date a model 29-2 with serial number N68133?

laytonj1 · April 16, 2018, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by browndd1

Can anyone please date a model 29-2 with serial number N68133?

Serial numbers ran from N1 in 1969 to N99999 in 1972.

Jim

luvrotts1 · April 18, 2018, 08:07 PM

I have a s & w 38 revolver. It was my grandpa police revolver. The serial # is 585XXX. can you tell me how old it is?

laytonj1 · April 18, 2018, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by luvrotts1

I have a s & w 38 revolver. It was my grandpa police revolver. The serial # is 585XXX. can you tell me how old it is?

Need more info. Is it a 5 or 6 shot? Is chambering 38 S&W or 38 S&W special?

Jim

luvrotts1 · April 18, 2018, 08:12 PM

Serial number is 585XXX

laytonj1 · April 18, 2018, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by luvrotts1

Serial number is 585XXX

S&W reused the same serial numbers back in the day so I need to figure out what model you have to date it.

Jim

luvrotts1 · April 18, 2018, 08:30 PM

Swing out cylinder and 38 special. It’s a k frame

laytonj1 · April 18, 2018, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by luvrotts1

Swing out cylinder and 38 special. It’s a k frame

Around 1929.
.38 Military & Police 4th change.

Jim

Mojave · April 18, 2018, 09:16 PM

Picked up a 242 today. I know these were only made in 1990, but I was curious if the book had a month listed: CDF2XXX

Thanks!

March 30, 2018, 04:55 PM	#7728
ConRich Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 299	S&W Date of Manufacture ? Hello, I have a S&W Model 15-3, 38 Special SN D3634XX can you tell me the year of manufacture ? TIA, Rich

April 13, 2018, 05:51 AM	#7736
AndrewWeber Junior Member Join Date: April 12, 2018 Posts: 3	Hi Smith and Wesson 6-inch barrel 357 Magnum revolver number 61575 bought used 1980 any info? Last edited by AndrewWeber; April 13, 2018 at 06:55 AM.

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March 29, 2018, 09:32 PM	#7727
ZuluWarrior Member Join Date: February 17, 2009 Location: Big Sky Country, Montana Posts: 29	Thank you Sir!!!! Todd

April 1, 2018, 03:42 PM	#7730
ConRich Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 299	Thank you. Rich

April 2, 2018, 10:35 AM	#7731
CaptainG Junior Member Join Date: January 29, 2018 Posts: 4	I just acquired a S&W 686 no dash, "M" stamped, 4" revolver, S/N ADB72xx. Would you please advise approximate date of manufacturer? Thanks, G

April 2, 2018, 08:24 PM	#7733
CaptainG Junior Member Join Date: January 29, 2018 Posts: 4	Thank you Jim!

April 5, 2018, 12:19 PM	#7734
sitesixarmory Junior Member Join Date: April 4, 2018 Posts: 2	S&w model 17-3 , 22lr , sr# k9615xx

April 13, 2018, 06:39 PM	#7738
AndrewWeber Junior Member Join Date: April 12, 2018 Posts: 3	The revolver is missing, I don't have it. Doesn't the number 61575 say anything ? let's say it was N61575 would that say anything ? What are the "several different models chambered in 357" ?

April 14, 2018, 05:25 AM	#7740
AndrewWeber Junior Member Join Date: April 12, 2018 Posts: 3	Ok, N61575 would be a frame made around 1970 When would a K61575 and L61575 frame be made ?

April 16, 2018, 01:20 PM	#7742
browndd1 Junior Member Join Date: January 11, 2015 Posts: 1	Can anyone please date a model 29-2 with serial number N68133?

April 18, 2018, 08:07 PM	#7744
luvrotts1 Junior Member Join Date: April 14, 2018 Posts: 4	I have a s & w 38 revolver. It was my grandpa police revolver. The serial # is 585XXX. can you tell me how old it is?

April 18, 2018, 08:12 PM	#7746
luvrotts1 Junior Member Join Date: April 14, 2018 Posts: 4	Serial number is 585XXX

April 18, 2018, 08:30 PM	#7748
luvrotts1 Junior Member Join Date: April 14, 2018 Posts: 4	Swing out cylinder and 38 special. It’s a k frame

April 18, 2018, 09:16 PM	#7750
Mojave Member Join Date: June 11, 2011 Posts: 68	Picked up a 242 today. I know these were only made in 1990, but I was curious if the book had a month listed: CDF2XXX Thanks!