Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 323

laytonj1 · August 6, 2019, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Soclosenotnear

Smith & Wesson model 42, serial number L8777

Serial numbers ran from L1 in 1971 to L9861 in 1974.

Jim

Miss_cee · August 6, 2019, 06:12 PM

I'm trying to find out the age of a S&W 41 Mag Model 57. Serial # 835927. Have tried various links with no luck...Thanks

L-2 · August 6, 2019, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Miss_cee

I'm trying to find out the age of a S&W 41 Mag Model 57. Serial # 835927. Have tried various links with no luck...Thanks

I suspect the Model 57's serial number is missing a letter prefix, such as an "N".
If so, this revolver was made between 1980-1983.

Model 57 revolvers go back to 1964. If the serial number turns out to be something different, perhaps provide photos next time.

Miss_cee · August 8, 2019, 04:10 AM

L2 is does have the letter N. Thank you for the information

jhatha · August 22, 2019, 01:11 PM

Tamara

AVW7915 Model 60 Could it be MID to LATE 80's?

Thanks,

Jim Hathaway in AZ

laytonj1 · August 23, 2019, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jhatha

Tamara

AVW7915 Model 60 Could it be MID to LATE 80's?

Thanks,

Jim Hathaway in AZ

I don’t have the book with me but I know AYM prefix is Jan 88 so your likely 1987.

Jim

Macallanontherocks · August 26, 2019, 05:27 PM

Model 36 Serial number 79190

laytonj1 · August 26, 2019, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Macallanontherocks

Model 36 Serial number 79190

If that is the serial number it would date it to 1955/56. That’s before S&W began stamping model numbers. I assume you got the number from the underside of the grip frame, otherwise that could be an assembly number.

Jim

Macallanontherocks · August 26, 2019, 07:36 PM

The number on the bottom of the grip is 342J37

Macallanontherocks · August 26, 2019, 07:38 PM

Thanks for the information

laytonj1 · August 26, 2019, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Macallanontherocks

The number on the bottom of the grip is 342J37

That would be the serial number and dates it to 1971.

Jim

Macallanontherocks · August 26, 2019, 09:01 PM

Thanks, Jim, much appreciated

pwrdbytrd · August 31, 2019, 10:33 PM

My wife's grandmother has a gun that belonged to her late husband and is curious about it's age.

The gun itself has smith and wesson stamped on the left side of the barrel (the side the cylinder opens on) and 44 special ctg on the right side of the barrel.

The butt of the gun and the shroud list the following number: 329xx

The cylinder when opened lists C787xx. The C is stamped above the 5 digits. The 5 digits are on the frame itself and on the cylinder arm once it's opened.

Any help is appreciated.

laytonj1 · September 1, 2019, 09:31 PM

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The butt of the gun and the shroud list the following number: 329xx

Based on your comment of the shroud it would be a 44 Hand Ejector 3rd Model (also known as the Model 1926 Hand Ejector).
There were 4976 manufactured between 1926 to 1941 in the 28358 to 61412 serial number range.

The 2nd Model, which ran from 1915 to 1940 with a starting SN of 15376, does not have a barrel shroud protecting the ejector.

The other numbers / letters are assembly numbers.

Jim

Scott_K · September 3, 2019, 08:37 AM

Please identify the year and type of S&W 686. The serial number is AFH5804. Thank you.

laytonj1 · September 6, 2019, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott_K

Please identify the year and type of S&W 686. The serial number is AFH5804. Thank you.

AFH dates it to 1984. That would make it a no dash version.

Jim

jrothWA · September 11, 2019, 09:45 AM

SN:A3367XX

Thanks.

laytonj1 · September 11, 2019, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jrothWA

SN:A3367XX

Thanks.

Serial numbers ran from A295001 in 1976 to A385000 in 1977.

Jim

papazip · September 19, 2019, 08:55 AM

I'm looking for date of manufacture and any other information about my revolver. The serial number is 9710. The stamping on the cylinder is over another 4 digit number that I believe ends in 83. Thank you, Papazip

laytonj1 · September 19, 2019, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by papazip

I'm looking for date of manufacture and any other information about my revolver. The serial number is 9710. The stamping on the cylinder is over another 4 digit number that I believe ends in 83. Thank you, Papazip

Years ago S&W reused the same serial numbers among different models and years. I would need to figure out what model you have to give you a date.
What is the exact chambering (caliber) stamped on the side of the barrel.
Is it a 5 or 6 shot?
Modern swing out cylinder or older tip down barrel to load?
The serial number will be stamped on the underside of the grip frame.

Jim

papazip · September 20, 2019, 04:42 PM

Thanks for getting back to me. The gun is a 6 shot Hand Ejector in 32 Winchester CTG. 9710 is stamped on the butt, the rear of the cylinder, and under the barrel in the ejector rod cavity.

laytonj1 · September 20, 2019, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by papazip

Thanks for getting back to me. The gun is a 6 shot Hand Ejector in 32 Winchester CTG. 9710 is stamped on the butt, the rear of the cylinder, and under the barrel in the ejector rod cavity.

That would make it a .32-20 Hand Ejector Second Model.
Serial numbers ran from 5312 in 1902 to 9811 in 1905.

Jim

Nickmcpheron · September 21, 2019, 01:24 PM

Just got a model 64-3 new in the box. Unfired. Can you believe that! I’m sorry, just excited. Would you date it for me.

1D58XXX
Heavy barrel
Square butt

Thanks a lot

laytonj1 · September 21, 2019, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Nickmcpheron

Just got a model 64-3 new in the box. Unfired. Can you believe that! I’m sorry, just excited. Would you date it for me.

1D58XXX
Heavy barrel
Square butt

Thanks a lot

Model 64/65 serial numbers ran from 1D45001 in 1979 to 1D99999 in 1980.

Jim

Wilson8807 · September 30, 2019, 08:11 PM

Can someone please help me with what year my .38 spl snub nose mod 10-7 was made? Serial # 18D0XXX any help would be greatly appreciated!
Edit: I think I figured it out. From what I've found it was made in '77

August 22, 2019, 01:11 PM	#8055
jhatha Junior Member Join Date: August 22, 2019 Posts: 1	Tamara AVW7915 Model 60 Could it be MID to LATE 80's? Thanks, Jim Hathaway in AZ Last edited by jhatha; August 22, 2019 at 01:38 PM.

August 26, 2019, 05:27 PM	#8057
Macallanontherocks Junior Member Join Date: February 3, 2010 Posts: 13	Model 36 Model 36 Serial number 79190

August 26, 2019, 07:36 PM	#8059
Macallanontherocks Junior Member Join Date: February 3, 2010 Posts: 13	Model 36 The number on the bottom of the grip is 342J37

August 26, 2019, 09:01 PM	#8062
Macallanontherocks Junior Member Join Date: February 3, 2010 Posts: 13	Model 36 Thanks, Jim, much appreciated

August 31, 2019, 10:33 PM	#8063
pwrdbytrd Junior Member Join Date: August 31, 2019 Posts: 1	Smith and Wesson 44 Special ctg My wife's grandmother has a gun that belonged to her late husband and is curious about it's age. The gun itself has smith and wesson stamped on the left side of the barrel (the side the cylinder opens on) and 44 special ctg on the right side of the barrel. The butt of the gun and the shroud list the following number: 329xx The cylinder when opened lists C787xx. The C is stamped above the 5 digits. The 5 digits are on the frame itself and on the cylinder arm once it's opened. Any help is appreciated.

August 6, 2019, 06:12 PM	#8052
Miss_cee Junior Member Join Date: August 5, 2019 Posts: 2	I'm trying to find out the age of a S&W 41 Mag Model 57. Serial # 835927. Have tried various links with no luck...Thanks

August 8, 2019, 04:10 AM	#8054
Miss_cee Junior Member Join Date: August 5, 2019 Posts: 2	L2 is does have the letter N. Thank you for the information

August 26, 2019, 07:38 PM	#8060
Macallanontherocks Junior Member Join Date: February 3, 2010 Posts: 13	Thanks for the information

September 3, 2019, 08:37 AM	#8065
Scott_K Junior Member Join Date: September 2, 2019 Posts: 1	S&W 686 Please identify the year and type of S&W 686. The serial number is AFH5804. Thank you. Last edited by Scott_K; September 3, 2019 at 10:33 AM.

September 11, 2019, 09:45 AM	#8067
jrothWA Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 2,519	Mfging date for aS&W M59 SN:A3367XX Thanks.

September 19, 2019, 08:55 AM	#8069
papazip Member Join Date: March 19, 2013 Location: southwest nh Posts: 20	double stamped I'm looking for date of manufacture and any other information about my revolver. The serial number is 9710. The stamping on the cylinder is over another 4 digit number that I believe ends in 83. Thank you, Papazip

September 20, 2019, 04:42 PM	#8071
papazip Member Join Date: March 19, 2013 Location: southwest nh Posts: 20	double stamped Thanks for getting back to me. The gun is a 6 shot Hand Ejector in 32 Winchester CTG. 9710 is stamped on the butt, the rear of the cylinder, and under the barrel in the ejector rod cavity.

September 21, 2019, 01:24 PM	#8073
Nickmcpheron Junior Member Join Date: September 11, 2019 Posts: 11	Just got a model 64-3 new in the box. Unfired. Can you believe that! I’m sorry, just excited. Would you date it for me. 1D58XXX Heavy barrel Square butt Thanks a lot

September 30, 2019, 08:11 PM	#8075
Wilson8807 Junior Member Join Date: September 30, 2019 Posts: 1	Can someone please help me with what year my .38 spl snub nose mod 10-7 was made? Serial # 18D0XXX any help would be greatly appreciated! Edit: I think I figured it out. From what I've found it was made in '77 Last edited by Wilson8807; September 30, 2019 at 10:01 PM.