Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 38

laytonj1 · January 23, 2009, 01:42 AM

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I've got a mdl 60 j frame (no dash) with serial # R229XXX. When was it made? Any other interesting info?

As I understand it, the +p designation came along at 60-4...?

1979. As far as the +p rating, the 60-4,-5,-6,-7 and -8 were all introduced in 1990 but only the -4,-7 and -8 were +p rated. With -9 and up, they built on the magnum frame.

Jim

voodoo1951 · January 23, 2009, 07:40 AM

Any info on my 65-3 3" .357 Magnum #ADH7x7x would be greatly appreciated...Thanks.

milspec45 · January 23, 2009, 09:32 AM

Thanks for your help on the mdl 60, Jim...much appreciated!!

Blessings,

milspec

laytonj1 · January 23, 2009, 08:19 PM

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Any info on my 65-3 3" .357 Magnum #ADH7x7x

1983.

Jim

voodoo1951 · January 24, 2009, 08:30 AM

Thanks Jim...You ARE the man...!!!

mattheww · January 25, 2009, 10:08 AM

I have a stainless 3" 629-4 in .44 magnum with what looks like a factory Houge grip. Serial number is BRU7xxx. Can someone tell me when it was made or anything else about it?

csmsss · January 25, 2009, 10:44 AM

Looking for production dates on the following snubbies:

Model 10-5 S/N #D7406XX
Model 64 (no dash) S/N #D8411XX

Thanks!

laytonj1 · January 25, 2009, 01:16 PM

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I have a stainless 3" 629-4 in .44 magnum with what looks like a factory Houge grip. Serial number is BRU7xxx

~1994.

There was a special run of 3" 629's in 1994 called the Backpacker. It was product code 130450 if you have the original box to verify.

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Model 10-5 S/N #D7406XX
Model 64 (no dash) S/N #D8411XX

D7406XX = 1975
D8411XX = 1976

Jim

csmsss · January 25, 2009, 01:29 PM

Thanks, laytonj1 ! I suspected they were both mid-70's builds.

mattheww · January 25, 2009, 02:36 PM

Thanks for the quick reply.

LafayetteLA · January 25, 2009, 06:18 PM

I recently acquired a S&W model 38 with serial #J6870XX. Would be very appreciative if you could tell me year of manufacture and anything else of interest.

Thanks in advance

Jim

laytonj1 · January 25, 2009, 06:20 PM

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I recently acquired a S&W model 38 with serial #J6870XX.

1979.

Jim

shellsorter · January 25, 2009, 07:41 PM

How about a Model 19-5 ser#143kxxx in 357 Mag?

LafayetteLA · January 25, 2009, 08:04 PM

Thank you kindly for your time.

Jim

laytonj1 · January 25, 2009, 09:30 PM

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How about a Model 19-5 ser#143kxxx in 357 Mag?

1982.

Jim

shellsorter · January 25, 2009, 10:45 PM

Thank you much!

killy_4_u · January 26, 2009, 06:00 PM

Would someone be able to help me determine the year of my 6-shooter?

My grandfather just left it to me in his will.

The srial number is 595xxx

laytonj1 · January 26, 2009, 06:53 PM

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Would someone be able to help me determine the year of my 6-shooter?
My grandfather just left it to me in his will.
The srial number is 595xxx

Assuming you took the numbers off the bottom of the grip butt and there were no letter prefixs (C,D or K), 595XXX would make it a 38 Military and Police, Model of 1905, 4th Change. Serial numbers ran from 241704 in 1915 to 758296 in 1942.

Jim

killy_4_u · January 26, 2009, 07:07 PM

Thank you very much!

Yeah, no prefixes.

Just 595xxx on the bottom of the butt grip in the metal!

It's got a really cool extremely old looking leather holdster too.

What's 4th change mean?

Is it worth a lot of money?

Or worth more keeping as a family heirloom?

Is it Antiques Roadshow worthy?

Or more like just personally cool in the family?

range_rider13 · January 26, 2009, 08:40 PM

a) .38 Special
b) 1 7/8" bbl
c) Round butt
d) 5 shot
e) Fixed
f) Serial #AHL81XX
g) Mod. 36

laytonj1 · January 26, 2009, 09:04 PM

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a) .38 Special
b) 1 7/8" bbl
c) Round butt
d) 5 shot
e) Fixed
f) Serial #AHL81XX
g) Mod. 36

1986.

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Yeah, no prefixes.
Just 595xxx on the bottom of the butt grip in the metal!
It's got a really cool extremely old looking leather holdster too.
What's 4th change mean?
Is it worth a lot of money?
Or worth more keeping as a family heirloom?
Is it Antiques Roadshow worthy?
Or more like just personally cool in the family?

The "change" number refers to engineering changes made to the gun during it years of production. The original Model of 1905 ran from 1905 to 1906, the 1st change from 1906 to 1909, 2nd also ran from 1906 to 1909 with minor changes, 3rd from 1909 to 1915 and 4th from 1915 to 1942.
As with any collectable, condition is very important. Value can range from $200 in only good condition to over $1200 in like new with original box and accessories.
Since it's being passed down to you from your grandfather I would not part with it.

Jim

range_rider13 · January 26, 2009, 09:14 PM

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a) .38 Special
b) 1 7/8" bbl
c) Round butt
d) 5 shot
e) Fixed
f) Serial #AHL81XX
g) Mod. 36

1986.

Jim, thanks for the quick reply. Any idea about what month in 1986 it might be?

laytonj1 · January 26, 2009, 09:21 PM

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Any idea about what month in 1986 it might be?

Unfortunately there is a big gap at that serial number range.
AHC in Jan 86 to AVB in July 87 is as close as the book gets. But I would guess that AHL would be pretty early in 86.

Jim

range_rider13 · January 26, 2009, 09:31 PM

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Any idea about what month in 1986 it might be?

Unfortunately there is a big gap at that serial number range.
AHC in Jan 86 to AVB in July 87 is as close as the book gets. But I would guess that AHL would be pretty early in 86.

Jim

Jim, thanks again so much for the quick reply. Take care.

mizar · January 28, 2009, 02:16 AM

Hello to all. First post and a question - can you tell me the production year of S&W 686-5, 2,5" barrel, № CEA47XX ?

Thank you in advance.

Boris

January 23, 2009, 07:40 AM	#927
voodoo1951 Junior Member Join Date: July 4, 2008 Posts: 6	Any info on my 65-3 Any info on my 65-3 3" .357 Magnum #ADH7x7x would be greatly appreciated...Thanks.

January 24, 2009, 08:30 AM	#930
voodoo1951 Junior Member Join Date: July 4, 2008 Posts: 6	Thanks... Thanks Jim...You ARE the man...!!!

January 25, 2009, 10:08 AM	#931
mattheww Junior Member Join Date: January 25, 2009 Posts: 2	Tell me more about my 629-4... I have a stainless 3" 629-4 in .44 magnum with what looks like a factory Houge grip. Serial number is BRU7xxx. Can someone tell me when it was made or anything else about it? Last edited by mattheww; January 25, 2009 at 10:41 AM.

January 25, 2009, 02:36 PM	#935
mattheww Junior Member Join Date: January 25, 2009 Posts: 2	Thanks Thanks for the quick reply.

January 25, 2009, 06:18 PM	#936
LafayetteLA Member Join Date: January 18, 2009 Posts: 44	Model 38 I recently acquired a S&W model 38 with serial #J6870XX. Would be very appreciative if you could tell me year of manufacture and anything else of interest. Thanks in advance Jim

January 23, 2009, 09:32 AM	#928
milspec45 Junior Member Join Date: December 5, 2008 Posts: 12	Thanks for your help on the mdl 60, Jim...much appreciated!! Blessings, milspec

January 25, 2009, 10:44 AM	#932
csmsss Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 3,078	Looking for production dates on the following snubbies: Model 10-5 S/N #D7406XX Model 64 (no dash) S/N #D8411XX Thanks!

January 25, 2009, 01:29 PM	#934
csmsss Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 3,078	Thanks, laytonj1 ! I suspected they were both mid-70's builds.

January 25, 2009, 07:41 PM	#938
shellsorter Junior Member Join Date: October 10, 2007 Posts: 10	How about a Model 19-5 ser#143kxxx in 357 Mag?

January 25, 2009, 08:04 PM	#939
LafayetteLA Member Join Date: January 18, 2009 Posts: 44	Thank you kindly for your time. Jim

January 25, 2009, 10:45 PM	#941
shellsorter Junior Member Join Date: October 10, 2007 Posts: 10	Thank you much!

January 26, 2009, 06:00 PM	#942
killy_4_u Junior Member Join Date: January 26, 2009 Posts: 2	Year of my 38 special? Would someone be able to help me determine the year of my 6-shooter? My grandfather just left it to me in his will. The srial number is 595xxx

January 26, 2009, 07:07 PM	#944
killy_4_u Junior Member Join Date: January 26, 2009 Posts: 2	WOW! Thank you very much! Yeah, no prefixes. Just 595xxx on the bottom of the butt grip in the metal! It's got a really cool extremely old looking leather holdster too. What's 4th change mean? Is it worth a lot of money? Or worth more keeping as a family heirloom? Is it Antiques Roadshow worthy? Or more like just personally cool in the family?

January 26, 2009, 08:40 PM	#945
range_rider13 Member Join Date: July 10, 2007 Location: Tex-Mex Border Posts: 38	Model 36 Born On Date? a) .38 Special b) 1 7/8" bbl c) Round butt d) 5 shot e) Fixed f) Serial #AHL81XX g) Mod. 36 __________________ *"If you climb into the saddle be ready for the ride!"*

January 28, 2009, 02:16 AM	#950
mizar Junior Member Join Date: February 11, 2008 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 4	Hello to all. First post and a question - can you tell me the production year of S&W 686-5, 2,5" barrel, № CEA47XX ? Thank you in advance. Boris

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