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September 1, 2010, 07:53 PM | #3301 |
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Thanks for the quick response Flyfish! Going to call my dad and let him know, he's the current owner since I borrowed some cash from him a while back
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September 1, 2010, 10:00 PM | #3302 |
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help on date of manufacture please
Have an old 38 revolver, serial number 377xxx, and called S&W to obtain date of manufacture; however, guy said their computer did not reach back that far, but he guessed it to be pre-WWII, possibly 1920s or 1930s. Anybody know how to find the date of manufacture? OK to shoot standard .38 specials, but no +p? Thanks.
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September 2, 2010, 06:45 AM | #3303 |
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sandw3844: Odds are it's a pre-war .38 Special Hand Ejector Military & Police (M&P), but please confirm that it's a swing-out cylinder, 6-shot, and .38 Special (vs. .38 S&W). Also would be good to know fixed vs. adjustable sights and barrel length.
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September 2, 2010, 08:26 PM | #3304 |
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S&W date of manufacture
Thanks for your response.
It is a .38 special, with a swing out cyclinder, 6 shot, fixed sights, and a 5" barrel. The grip panels look like walnut, with an elongated diamond raised area inside a panel with checkering, with the grip screws going through the middle of the raised diamonds. They also have a metal looking, goldish colored, 3/8" diameter S&W emblem embedded in the top area of each grip panel above the checkered panel. Thanks again for your help! |
September 2, 2010, 09:46 PM | #3305 |
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Can anyone look up a 25-5 45LC serial number BAR2xxx and tell me it's birthdate? Also, any other info you can share, such as approximate value, ammo type that's safe to shoot, etc.?
This would be my first 'big' revolver, and my first S&W, so I'm wanting to find out all I can. A friend has it (used but in LNIB condition), no box, for $650.00 |
September 2, 2010, 11:33 PM | #3306 |
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Thanks, FlyFish!
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September 3, 2010, 07:45 AM | #3307 |
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Greg: That 25-5 was produced in 1988. The -5 was introduced in 1978 and was the first standard production Model 25 variation in .45 Colt - prior to that the M25 was .45 ACP except for a couple of special runs in .45 Colt.
As you probably know, factory .45 loads are held to comparatively mild pressures because of the number of older guns out there and the N-frame Smith can handle more - how much more, I'm not the right person to say. I have a 25-5 from 1980 in .45 Colt and I keep my handloads within factory specs figuring that if I need a more invigorating experience at the range I'll shoot one of the .44 Mags or whatever - but that's just me. That $650 price strikes me as a pretty good deal for the condition you describe - it certainly would be around here, but our draconian gun laws tend to drive prices up for certain guns. |
September 3, 2010, 06:42 PM | #3308 |
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Smith and Wesson revolver manufacture date request and questions
I have an old .38 special Smith and Wesson revolver, with a swing out cylinder, 6 shot, fixed sights, 5" barrel, bearing serial number 377xxx. The grip panels look like walnut, with an elongated diamond raised area inside a panel with checkering, with the grip screws going through the middle of the raised diamonds. The grips also have a metal looking, goldish colored, 3/8" diameter S&W emblem embedded in the top area of each grip panel above the checkered panel.
I called S&W to obtain the date of manufacture; however, their guy said their computer did not reach back that far, but he guessed it to be pre-WWII, possibly 1920s or 1930s. Can anybody provide me with the approximate date of manufacture? Does it have enough collector value to not re-blue, etc.? (I realize that its value depends on its condition to a large degree, and this one has some rough spots, some missing bluing, some minor rust pits here and there, etc. - if it is just a shooter, then I may clean it up a little bit with some new finish, etc.) Is it OK to shoot modern, factory loaded standard .38 special loads, but no +p stuff? Thanks in advance for any help and advice. |
September 4, 2010, 10:04 PM | #3309 |
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model 1950 year of manufacture??
Hello I would like to know the year of manufacture of a S&W model 1950 SN1466**
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September 4, 2010, 10:15 PM | #3310 | ||
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It would likely date to the 1920's. A letter from the S&W historian would show the date shipped. Yours was after S&W started heat treating so it be okay to shoot standard/modern .38 special ammo in it, no +P. Value in the condition you described would be low so there would be no real loss refinishing/fixing it up. Jim Last edited by laytonj1; September 4, 2010 at 10:24 PM. |
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September 4, 2010, 10:28 PM | #3311 |
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thank you! Im going to an auction tomorrow and Im thinking about it. would anyone mind sharing what the value/what you would pay for a s&w model 1950 nickel 95%+
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September 4, 2010, 10:50 PM | #3312 | |
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September 4, 2010, 11:35 PM | #3313 |
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its a 45acp, 4.5-5in barrel, adjustable sights
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September 5, 2010, 11:17 AM | #3314 |
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Thanks for Smith and Wesson revolver manufacture date request and answers
laytonj1: Thank you very much for your information yesterday! Probably will clean it up a bit and just shoot it - it does have a nice trigger!
FlyFish: Thanks again for the information that you earlier provided as well! |
September 7, 2010, 11:28 PM | #3315 |
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I have a Smith and Wesson model 60 serial begins with R214xxx, any help identifying the time period in which it was manufactured would be greatly appreciated.
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September 8, 2010, 08:47 AM | #3316 |
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I'm don't know much about handguns, I'm more of a rifleman. I recently acquired (from grandpa) a S&W .38 Special Model 10 (not sure the revision) revolver. Serial #C961xxx. Could someone give me some information on this gun? Thanks.
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September 9, 2010, 06:16 AM | #3318 |
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Date of Smith and Wesson Revolver
Requesting some help again in identifying a chromed Smith and Wesson revolver.
A asked my friend to relook his revolver and tell me all the numbers on it in order to help identify when it was made. Here is what he found after a second look: Butt # V 457XXX Back fo the grip WB-LP-1524 Frame# 6684 cylinder # 6684S The S&W logo is clearly stamped on the side, so I know it's authentic. Any ideas on what year it is from? Thanks for your assistance! Very respectfully, Westenhoffer |
September 9, 2010, 09:45 AM | #3319 | |
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September 9, 2010, 10:01 AM | #3320 |
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Hi, I just picked up a Model 36 today in very nice condition. Serial number on but of gun is 368J76. Any info on year of manufacture is appreciated!
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September 9, 2010, 11:06 AM | #3321 |
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Requesting some help again in identifying a chromed Smith and Wesson revolver.
A asked my friend to relook his revolver and tell me all the numbers on it in order to help identify when it was made. Here is what he found after a second look: Butt # V 457XXX Back fo the grip WB-LP-1524 Frame# 6684 cylinder # 6684S The S&W logo is clearly stamped on the side, so I know it's authentic. Any ideas on what year it is from? Thanks for your assistance! Very respectfully, Westenhoffer |
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The V prefix standing for Victory. SN's V1 thru V769000 ran 1942 to 1945. Jim |
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September 9, 2010, 04:28 PM | #3323 |
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Model 49 Bodyguard Mfg Date Help Please
Just aquired a S&W Model 49 pistola
Serial Number I think which I got off the butt is 1J438xx or IJ438xx Can someone tell me mfg dat and any info would be great! Thanks in advance Dog Last edited by dogspit; September 9, 2010 at 04:35 PM. |
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The model 49 (Bodyguard) was introduced in 1959 and ran till 1997 when it was replaced by the 649. BTW, unique username... Jim |
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September 9, 2010, 08:45 PM | #3325 |
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date for my 629-1 serial number A700xxx please and thank you in advance
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