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X JBM X · October 29, 2009, 06:39 PM

I've got a Model 19-4...SN 57k38xx

Can someone please tell me when this was made/shipped?

Thanks.

J

FlyFish · October 29, 2009, 08:43 PM

X jbm x: 1980

tyusclan · October 29, 2009, 08:44 PM

The only way to know for sure when it shipped is to get a letter on it.

The serial number dates to 1980.

JG wentworth · October 31, 2009, 01:35 AM

can anybody tell me the age of my Smith and Wesson, model bodyguard with serial number 727*** Thank you if you have the answer...!!!

laytonj1 · October 31, 2009, 01:46 AM

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model bodyguard with serial number 727***

If that's the full serial number (no "J") then ~1968.

Jim

Manes · November 1, 2009, 04:11 PM

How about a S&W mod 57 ser#N489XXX?

tyusclan · November 1, 2009, 04:30 PM

Manes- 1977-1978

Bluestreak · November 1, 2009, 05:56 PM

I just came across a 25-2 Serial # N622XX. Any help on the date of manufactour would be appreciated.

tyusclan · November 1, 2009, 06:40 PM

Bluestreak-1969-1972

Bluestreak · November 1, 2009, 06:44 PM

Thanks TYUSCLAN!

txgunsuscg · November 1, 2009, 08:46 PM

Have a Model 28-2 serial N151XXX. Thanks in advance!

laytonj1 · November 1, 2009, 10:24 PM

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Have a Model 28-2 serial N151XXX.

1973.

Jim

kokopelli · November 2, 2009, 08:23 AM

S&W model 1917, serial number 1414x
6906 serial number AIP 13xx

Thanks!!!!

FlyFish · November 2, 2009, 10:01 AM

kokopelli:

The information in SCSW on Model 1917s is not very precise - the range on yours is 1917 to 1946, corresponding to sn's 1 to 209971, respectively. Obviously, with its 5-digit sn your gun is early in that period, but I believe contacting S&W is the only way to pin it down. With a revolver of that vintage, and assuming that you don't want the factory letter, you might be able to get the date without having to cough up the $50.

The "AIP" in the 6906 sn indicates the gun was part of the "Automatic Improvement Program," (whatever that was), something that applied to early 3rd generation pistols. I can't find any more definitive information on dating, but the production period for the 6906 was 1988 to 1999, so I would interpret the "AIP" to indicate your gun is toward the beginning of that range.

blustilang · November 2, 2009, 10:51 AM

Just found this forum and it is great! My model 67 no dash is # 3K815XX. Can someone tell me its "born on" date, please?
Thanks very much,
Tom

FlyFish · November 2, 2009, 12:04 PM

blustilang: That would make it 1972, the same year that the Model 67 was introduced. The -1 came out in 1977, and involved moving the gas ring from the yoke to the cylinder.

blustilang · November 2, 2009, 02:37 PM

Thank you very much, FlyFish

SRTTECH · November 2, 2009, 08:06 PM

Hello all. I've inherited a Smith & Wesson that belonged to my Grandaddy's Uncle. He was a police officer in Cleveland and was killed during a hotel robbery, anyway this was his side arm and everyone in my family who knew his story is now deceased. So if anyone can help with the age of his revolver would help out alot. Its a Smith &Wesson 38 special there is no model# but the serial# is 215xx. Thanks for the help.

w_houle · November 2, 2009, 08:31 PM

10-9 SN 13NW293#
4" bbl with fixed sights

laytonj1 · November 2, 2009, 08:45 PM

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Its a Smith &Wesson 38 special there is no model# but the serial# is 215xx

5 shot or 6? See pic for serial number location and include any letters.

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10-9 SN 13NW293#

That's not the SN. See pic for serial number location.

Jim

w_houle · November 2, 2009, 09:08 PM

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That's not the SN. See pic for serial number location.

If that isn't the S/N, then what is it?

SRTTECH · November 2, 2009, 09:24 PM

The number on the butt of the gun is 683903, no letters. The other number i got (21506) was stamped in two places directly opposite of each other when you open the cylinder. Thanks again and please excuse my ignorance.

laytonj1 · November 2, 2009, 09:32 PM

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If that isn't the S/N, then what is it?

I don't know where you got that number but a 10-9 should have a 3 letter prefix followed by up to four numbers stamped on the underside of the grip butt.

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The number on the butt of the gun is 683903, no letters.

I still need to know if it's a 5 or 6 shot.

Jim

SRTTECH · November 2, 2009, 09:38 PM

its a six shot

FlyFish · November 2, 2009, 09:41 PM

w houle: A Model 10-9 will have a serial number starting with a 3-letter prefix, followed by 4 numeric digits. The serial number is always stamped on the butt in modern S&W revolvers, and often appears inside the yoke cutout as well. Other numbers stamped in various places on the gun (usually in places you don't typically see them, such as the frame inside the yoke cutout or on the back of the cylinder) are most often "assembly numbers" that are used to keep track of fitted parts during manufacture and assembly. However, the number you list would be an unusual assembly number, in my experience - where is it located?

SRTTECH: You have a .38 Special Hand Ejector Military & Police (which became the very popular Model 10 when S&W went to assigning model numbers) from the 1915 to 1942 time period. That serial number would place it toward the end of that range. The other number you listed (21506) is almost certainly the assembly number (see above).

ETA: SRTTECH - my comments assume (without facts in evidence) that it's a 6-shot. If that's not the case, then please ignore.

November 1, 2009, 05:56 PM	#2033
Bluestreak Junior Member Join Date: January 13, 2009 Posts: 5	Date Check Please I just came across a 25-2 Serial # N622XX. Any help on the date of manufactour would be appreciated.

November 2, 2009, 10:51 AM	#2040
blustilang Junior Member Join Date: November 2, 2009 Posts: 2	Model 67 no dash DOB? Just found this forum and it is great! My model 67 no dash is # 3K815XX. Can someone tell me its "born on" date, please? Thanks very much, Tom

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October 29, 2009, 06:39 PM	#2026
X JBM X Junior Member Join Date: October 29, 2009 Posts: 1	I've got a Model 19-4...SN 57k38xx Can someone please tell me when this was made/shipped? Thanks. J

October 29, 2009, 08:43 PM	#2027
FlyFish Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2009 Location: Overlooking the Baker River Valley Posts: 1,727	X jbm x: 1980

October 29, 2009, 08:44 PM	#2028
tyusclan Member Join Date: August 17, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 45	The only way to know for sure when it shipped is to get a letter on it. The serial number dates to 1980.

October 31, 2009, 01:35 AM	#2029
JG wentworth Junior Member Join Date: October 31, 2009 Posts: 1	can anybody tell me the age of my Smith and Wesson, model bodyguard with serial number 727*** Thank you if you have the answer...!!!

November 1, 2009, 04:11 PM	#2031
Manes Junior Member Join Date: November 1, 2009 Posts: 1	How about a S&W mod 57 ser#N489XXX?

November 1, 2009, 04:30 PM	#2032
tyusclan Member Join Date: August 17, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 45	Manes- 1977-1978

November 1, 2009, 06:40 PM	#2034
tyusclan Member Join Date: August 17, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 45	Bluestreak-1969-1972

November 1, 2009, 06:44 PM	#2035
Bluestreak Junior Member Join Date: January 13, 2009 Posts: 5	Thanks TYUSCLAN!

November 1, 2009, 08:46 PM	#2036
txgunsuscg Junior Member Join Date: November 1, 2009 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 13	Have a Model 28-2 serial N151XXX. Thanks in advance!

November 2, 2009, 08:23 AM	#2038
kokopelli Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2009 Location: Ky Posts: 202	S&W model 1917, serial number 1414x 6906 serial number AIP 13xx Thanks!!!!

November 2, 2009, 10:01 AM	#2039
FlyFish Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2009 Location: Overlooking the Baker River Valley Posts: 1,727	kokopelli: The information in SCSW on Model 1917s is not very precise - the range on yours is 1917 to 1946, corresponding to sn's 1 to 209971, respectively. Obviously, with its 5-digit sn your gun is early in that period, but I believe contacting S&W is the only way to pin it down. With a revolver of that vintage, and assuming that you don't want the factory letter, you might be able to get the date without having to cough up the $50. The "AIP" in the 6906 sn indicates the gun was part of the "Automatic Improvement Program," (whatever that was), something that applied to early 3rd generation pistols. I can't find any more definitive information on dating, but the production period for the 6906 was 1988 to 1999, so I would interpret the "AIP" to indicate your gun is toward the beginning of that range.

November 2, 2009, 12:04 PM	#2041
FlyFish Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2009 Location: Overlooking the Baker River Valley Posts: 1,727	blustilang: That would make it 1972, the same year that the Model 67 was introduced. The -1 came out in 1977, and involved moving the gas ring from the yoke to the cylinder.

November 2, 2009, 02:37 PM	#2042
blustilang Junior Member Join Date: November 2, 2009 Posts: 2	Thank you very much, FlyFish

November 2, 2009, 08:06 PM	#2043
SRTTECH Junior Member Join Date: November 2, 2009 Posts: 4	Hello all. I've inherited a Smith & Wesson that belonged to my Grandaddy's Uncle. He was a police officer in Cleveland and was killed during a hotel robbery, anyway this was his side arm and everyone in my family who knew his story is now deceased. So if anyone can help with the age of his revolver would help out alot. Its a Smith &Wesson 38 special there is no model# but the serial# is 215xx. Thanks for the help.

November 2, 2009, 08:31 PM	#2044
w_houle Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,391	10-9 SN 13NW293# 4" bbl with fixed sights

November 2, 2009, 09:24 PM	#2047
SRTTECH Junior Member Join Date: November 2, 2009 Posts: 4	The number on the butt of the gun is 683903, no letters. The other number i got (21506) was stamped in two places directly opposite of each other when you open the cylinder. Thanks again and please excuse my ignorance.

November 2, 2009, 09:38 PM	#2049
SRTTECH Junior Member Join Date: November 2, 2009 Posts: 4	its a six shot

November 2, 2009, 09:41 PM	#2050
FlyFish Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2009 Location: Overlooking the Baker River Valley Posts: 1,727	w houle: A Model 10-9 will have a serial number starting with a 3-letter prefix, followed by 4 numeric digits. The serial number is always stamped on the butt in modern S&W revolvers, and often appears inside the yoke cutout as well. Other numbers stamped in various places on the gun (usually in places you don't typically see them, such as the frame inside the yoke cutout or on the back of the cylinder) are most often "assembly numbers" that are used to keep track of fitted parts during manufacture and assembly. However, the number you list would be an unusual assembly number, in my experience - where is it located? SRTTECH: You have a .38 Special Hand Ejector Military & Police (which became the very popular Model 10 when S&W went to assigning model numbers) from the 1915 to 1942 time period. That serial number would place it toward the end of that range. The other number you listed (21506) is almost certainly the assembly number (see above). ETA: SRTTECH - my comments assume (without facts in evidence) that it's a 6-shot. If that's not the case, then please ignore.