Smith and Wesson serial number search

[DRICE]

Trying to figure out the age of my dad's 19-3 service revolver? 2K76338

[laytonj1]

Originally Posted by DRICE

Trying to figure out the age of my dad's 19-3 service revolver? 2K76338

1972.

Jim

[DRICE]

Jim, thank you.

[Radny97]

Just picked up a 15-3 that has a 6 inch target barrel on it. Trying to figure out if it was issued from the factory that way (which would be unusual) or if the barrel came later.
Serial number is 3K378xx. I’d also like to know the date of manufacture if possible. Thanks!


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[L-2]

Post 8304, it appears to be 1972:


1972
2K55997-2K99999 Introduction of M-67
3K31280-5K6616
4K1-4K1627

Supica, Jim,Nahas, Richard. Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson) (Kindle Locations 16901-16903). F+W Media. Kindle Edition.

[Radny97]

Thank you!


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[laytonj1]

Originally Posted by Radny97

Just picked up a 15-3 that has a 6 inch target barrel on it. Trying to figure out if it was issued from the factory that way (which would be unusual) or if the barrel came later.
Serial number is 3K378xx. I’d also like to know the date of manufacture if possible. Thanks!


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As L2 stated, your M15 was made in 1972. S&W did offer a 6” and a 8 3/8” barrel for the M15, but not until 1986 and they were narrow ribbed. So, your barrel was most likely added post factory.

Jim

[Radny97]

Originally Posted by laytonj1

As L2 stated, your M15 was made in 1972. S&W did offer a 6” and a 8 3/8” barrel for the M15, but not until 1986 and they were narrow ribbed. So, your barrel was most likely added post factory.

Jim

Thank you!


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[Pewpew42]

Howdy Jim, I just got a 4" S&W 38 special ctg from my dad. Looking to get any info you had on SN *C839617*

I ended up here looking for new grips and needed to find out what frame I had i.e. K, J, etc. Also, do you know what CTG represents?

[L-2]

For Post 8309, here's what I found:

1966-1967 C810533-C999999

C Serial Prefix approximate dates Models: 10, 11, 12, 45, Aircrewman, and their pre-model variations

Supica, Jim,Nahas, Richard. Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson) (Kindle Locations 16957-16958). F+W Media. Kindle Edition.

"CTG" is merely an abbreviation of the word "cartridge".

Sorry, I just saw the question was to someone named "Jim". Disregard this info if necessary as I'm not "Jim".

[Pewpew42]

Originally Posted by L-2

For Post 8309, here's what I found:

1966-1967 C810533-C999999

C Serial Prefix approximate dates Models: 10, 11, 12, 45, Aircrewman, and their pre-model variations

Supica, Jim,Nahas, Richard. Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson) (Kindle Locations 16957-16958). F+W Media. Kindle Edition.

"CTG" is merely an abbreviation of the word "cartridge".

Sorry, I just saw the question was to someone named "Jim". Disregard this info if necessary as I'm not "Jim".

Oh sorry L-2, I just saw an above post where layton answered and signed, "Jim."

Your info is much appreciated, thank you.

[Eddiejoe]

I just got an M28-2 S/N N204410. There is also the number "14" with two horizontal lines to the left of the number.
I hope to learn the age of the pistol and whether the extra marking means anything.
Thank you in advance!
Ed

[L-2]

N100000 1973
N200000 1974-1977 *
N300000 1975-1976

Supica, Jim,Nahas, Richard. Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson) (Kindle Locations 16856-16858). F+W Media. Kindle Edition.

The subject M28-2 in post 8312 was made sometime between 74' and '77. I've no idea what the other markings mean.

[Eddiejoe]

Thanks L-2!

[Malamute]

Can 38/44 OUTDOORSMAN S972XX be dated?

[laytonj1]

Originally Posted by Malamute

Can 38/44 OUTDOORSMAN S972XX be dated?

Serial numbers ran from S95000 in 1953 to S102999 in 1954.

Jim

[Malamute]

Thank you!

[Jashton4853]

Numbers on bottom start with AASxxxx thanks

[Hdonly]

Here is one for you. Model 10-6 serial # 3D09xxx stamped JP1304 in front of trigger guard C.A.I. import. I read somewhere that JP stands for Justice of the Peace and badge number. A British Commonwealth duty revolver.

[laytonj1]

Numbers on bottom start with AASxxxx thanks

1982.

Model 10-6 serial # 3D09xxx

1978

Jim

[Hdonly]

Thank you, Jim. 1978-same year as my daughter and my Harley Shovelhead were born. A very good year!

[shurshot]

Question; I just picked up a snub .38 SS, S&W 60, #R319xxx, what year was it manufactured? Anyone know?? Thanks in advance!!! Non- pinned barrel, no dash model 60, so I'm guessing post 1982. Correct?

Oh, +P rated or not??? Thing is mint, locks up tight as a banker, looks like it was shot a few times, never cleaned, then carried in a belt holster judging from the dings on the bottom of the right grip panel and slight wear on the wood finish. I'm guessing it was a Detective or undercover officer's gun. Just grabbed it today as soon as I saw it as I knew it wouldn't last long at the KTP gun counter.

.38 ammo was sold out, but when I asked the clerk to check behind the counter as I was buying the revolver, he came back with a box of American Eagle 158 grain round nose lead .38's ... for $25! I was pretty happy with that.

[laytonj1]

Question; I just picked up a snub .38 SS, S&W 60, #R319xxx, what year was it manufactured?

Serial number dates it to 1982.
While it is not rated for +p by S&W, it is an all steel gun and will handle +p just fine.

[shurshot]

Thank you Laytonj1!!! You replied quicker than the FBI background check, which was pretty fast.

[Classic12]

Reserved a LNIB S&W model 39 (no dash), serial number 107853. Any idea when it was made please ?