Smith and Wesson serial number search

[Ignacio49]

Thank you Jim.

[Mojave]

Just scored a 13-3 with the 3" barrel, BBB2xxx. I would guess late 80's, maybe 87 or 88, based on the B serial number. Thanks!

[laytonj1]

Originally Posted by Mojave

Just scored a 13-3 with the 3" barrel, BBB2xxx. I would guess late 80's, maybe 87 or 88, based on the B serial number. Thanks!

AYM is Jan 88 and BBF is Jul 88, so between them.

Jim

[Mojave]

Originally Posted by Jim

AYM is Jan 88 and BBF is Jul 88, so between them.

Jim

Thanks again, Jim! I need to mail you a beer or something

[Tazman1602]

Hey all,

Haven't been here in quite a while but found this thread through a search. Never knew you couldn't look up Smith Year of manufacture on the web.

I've got a few Smiths but am largely a Ruger guy, however, due to a brand new Uberti almost coming apart in my hand, yesterday my wife made me promise NOT to get another one. Asked me if I would please buy a Ruger, Smith, or other pistol she trusted. Uberti issue scared her.

Anyway I was looking at Rugers when she picked up a new 686 and told me it just exuded quality -- and it did. The minute I picked it up I knew it was for me.

Anyway I've got a few Smiths like I said and know the years on all of them except this one I've got to ask about -- guess I'm going to have to buy the book because the new 686 has really got my attention.

The one I need help with - I've had it so long now I'm going to have to put it through its paces but I'd like to know when it was manufactured so here goes:

Model: 66 on crane yoke, other numbers too but 66 is model no dash
Barrel: 4"
Action: DA/SA
Cylinder: 6 rounds
Serial: 9K40xxx

Any help appreciated

Art

PS --- oops
Caliber: .357 Magnum

[ViperR]

If you please sir, can you date a 63 no-dash M1488XX. Thank you so much!

[ConquestN98858]

Hello Folks,
Been a while since I've stopped by... Please advise Serial# Search for S&W Model 27 3.5 inch "N93093"
Thanks Much,
Mike...

[Sevens]

S&W Model 66 no-dash 9K40xxx -- likely mid-1976

S&W Model 63 no-dash M1488xx -- likely early 1980

S&W Model 27 N93093 -- N90000-N97xxxx ran from 1982-1986, perhaps 1984?


Figured I might give Jim a chance to drink that beer mailed to him... and to fact-check me.

[ViperR]

Thank you so much!!

[Tazman1602]

Thank you so much! Date has been confirmed as 1976!

Many Thanks,

Art

[laytonj1]

Originally Posted by Sevens

S&W Model 66 no-dash 9K40xxx -- likely mid-1976

S&W Model 63 no-dash M1488xx -- likely early 1980

S&W Model 27 N93093 -- N90000-N97xxxx ran from 1982-1986, perhaps 1984?


Figured I might give Jim a chance to drink that beer mailed to him... and to fact-check me.

Appreciate that. Always nice to have some help.
One thing though, N93093 would be around 1972. -guess you’re checking me.

Jim

[Quito]

Hello. I have what I belive is an old S&W revolver and I would like to know the manufacture year (I'm not sure if it's a 32 or a 38 caliber). The serial number is RF000xxx
I belive that the R is for double action.
Thank you very much for the information.

[laytonj1]

Originally Posted by Quito

Hello. I have what I belive is an old S&W revolver and I would like to know the manufacture year (I'm not sure if it's a 32 or a 38 caliber). The serial number is RF000xxx
I belive that the R is for double action.
Thank you very much for the information.

That is not a serial number used by S&W.
If it is a S&W revolver it will be marked as such on both the frame and barrel, unless polished off. A picture would help.

Jim

[Quito]

Thank you very much Jim. I'm going to post a picture of it.

[Quito]

This is the Serial Number on the grip of the gun, and the barrel has something on it but I can´t read it.

Ill attach the Branding mark on the next post.

[Quito]

Last imagen, the branding mark

Tanks!

[laytonj1]

Originally Posted by Quito

This is the Serial Number on the grip of the gun, and the barrel has something on it but I can´t read it.

Ill attach the Branding mark on the next post.

Grips aside, the logo stamped on the frame is not S&W. It appears to be a Spanish copy of some type.
Sorry I can’t be of more help.

Jim

[Quito]

Thank you very much Jim. Yes after some research I belive it's a Spanish copy, probably made in Barcelona or somewhere near.

[Departed402]

DA45 (M1917) SN 68xx
Highway Patrolman SN 251xx

Please and thank you!

[stangbangr]

I have a small S&W .38 that I inherited. I know it’s old, but don’t know how old. The numbers on the but of the grip are 50197.
Thanks in advance for any info.

[bowl300]

I recently acquired a Smith & Wesson law enforcement and military 38 caliber revolver. The serial number is 134913 any information would be greatly appreciated.

[laytonj1]

Originally Posted by Departed402

DA45 (M1917) SN 68xx
Highway Patrolman SN 251xx

Please and thank you!

Model 1917 serial numbers ran from 1 in sep. 1917 to 163600 in Jan. 1919.
The Hiway Patrolman should have a “S” or “N” prefix serial number. Take it from the underside the the grip frame.

Jim

[laytonj1]

Originally Posted by stangbangr

I have a small S&W .38 that I inherited. I know it’s old, but don’t know how old. The numbers on the but of the grip are 50197.
Thanks in advance for any info.

Is it a modern swing out cylinder or old tip down barrel to load. Is the chambering on the barrel 38 S&W or 38 S&W Special? Is it a 5 or 6 shot?

Jim

[laytonj1]

Originally Posted by bowl300

I recently acquired a Smith & Wesson law enforcement and military 38 caliber revolver. The serial number is 134913 any information would be greatly appreciated.

SN 134913 on a 6 shot 38 M&P would make it a Model of 1905 2nd Change. Serial numbers ran from 73521 in 1906 to 146899 in 1909.

Jim

[bowl300]

thanks for your help, it is appreciated