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October 26, 2010, 08:46 PM | #3526 | |
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Your serial number of 89XX dates it to 1952. There is actually 4 screws. The 4th being covered by the grip Jim |
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October 26, 2010, 09:20 PM | #3527 |
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I just purchased a S&W 686-3, it is my understanding that the -3 were made from 1988/1993 will the serial # narrow it down? #BHY 57xx any information would be well received!! Thanks msn
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October 27, 2010, 04:18 AM | #3528 |
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chiefs special
thanks i appreciate the help. any idea on what its worth.i gave 40 for it . i know its worth more than that.is it worth sending to be nickel plated or leave it alone .
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October 27, 2010, 06:59 AM | #3529 |
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msnden: They were using the serial number letter prefixes a bit out of order at the time, but it looks like BHY would indicate 1992.
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October 27, 2010, 12:03 PM | #3530 |
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msnden: They were using the serial number letter prefixes a bit out of order at the time, but it looks like BHY would indicate 1992.
F/F Thanks!!! msn |
October 27, 2010, 05:43 PM | #3531 | |
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Unless the current finish is in bad shape I would leave it alone. That said, since you got it for free basically, even sending it off for a quality refinishing and tuning you would still come out ahead. Jim |
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October 28, 2010, 10:07 AM | #3532 |
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how about serial number 71XXX?
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October 28, 2010, 11:14 AM | #3533 | |
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November 2, 2010, 07:39 AM | #3534 |
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.38 S&W SPECIAL CTG.
6 chambers 3.5" barrel length |
November 2, 2010, 01:15 PM | #3535 |
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Two Revolvers
I have two S&W revolvers that I'd like to know the age of.
First one is a Model 60 with SN of either AVW8090 or 32536 (can't tell which is the SN). The second is a K38 Masterpiece with SN of K296810. Thank you in advance, Andrew |
November 2, 2010, 05:08 PM | #3536 | ||
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Serial numbers ran from 62450 in 1905 to 73250 in 1906. Quote:
K296810 = 1957. Jim |
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November 2, 2010, 05:29 PM | #3537 |
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Thank you
Thanks Jim.
1957, wow. I had no idea the gun was that old. I thought it was from the early 80s at the earliest. Anything I should know about firing a weapon of that age? Is it safe with modern loads? +P? I just bought the gun a few months ago and have only fired mild wadcutter loads, but will probably use this as my home defense gun and want to load Hornady Critical Defense, a 110 grain JHP at 1010 FPS. Its not listed as a +P, but its probably quite close. |
November 2, 2010, 07:22 PM | #3538 |
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Thanks Jim.
I'm surprised that the revolver is that old. |
November 2, 2010, 07:52 PM | #3539 | ||
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While +P will not hurt it I would use standard ammo for target shooting and plinking and the +P stuff for defense and occasional practice. A really good +P load I use is Buffalo Bore Heavy .38 special +P. They have a 125gr. that will do 1250fps from a 4" barrel and a 158gr. that will do 1150fps from a 4". Quote:
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November 2, 2010, 07:59 PM | #3540 |
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1250 from a 4", thats almost .357 magnum territory. It guess that means the 110 grain 1010 fps really is a standard pressure load.
My local gun shop recommended it for both of my revolvers, as neither are +P rated. |
November 2, 2010, 08:08 PM | #3541 | |
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However the BB +P stuff has been tested in a model 60. http://www.buffalobore.com/index.php...duct_list&c=22 Jim |
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November 2, 2010, 08:29 PM | #3542 |
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Looks like good stuff. I used to keep the model 60 loaded with 110 grain silvertips (standard pressure).
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November 3, 2010, 05:44 AM | #3543 |
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Yes Jim the I got the serial # from the bottom of the grip butt.
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November 4, 2010, 08:57 PM | #3544 |
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Just found this site and looks great! My Dad has a S&W 38cal.The numbers on the bottom are 442476 This is an breakdown model. If anyone can help me with the age ? Thanks-----------Mike
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November 6, 2010, 09:34 AM | #3545 | |
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Serial numbers ran from 322701 in 1895 to 539000 in 1909. Jim |
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November 6, 2010, 11:02 AM | #3546 |
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Hey folks, was wondering if anyone could help me figure out what excatly I have here. My Grandfather gave me this revolver a few years back, and I was wondering what year it was manufactured.
Airweight .38spl CTG 6 shot mod # 12-2 Serial Number C9 45XXX Sorry for the camer phone pic...I don't own a digital camera. Thanks in advance for any assistance! Last edited by Glenn E. Meyer; November 30, 2013 at 11:47 AM. |
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S&W 38 Special
Hi. looking at buying a S&W 38 Special Revolver, could somebody help me with any info like year it was made etc. its serial is J27xxx Thanks!
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Thanks For The Reply FlyFish!
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