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November 21, 2009, 01:10 AM | #2151 | |
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The engraving may or may not have been done by S&W. Has the engraving been signed or initialed? Pictures would help. Jim |
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November 21, 2009, 01:24 AM | #2152 |
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[IMG]s&w10[/IMG]it has some initials that hiden in the flowers U.S.RA somehow I cannot up load pictures
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November 21, 2009, 11:26 AM | #2154 |
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I have a Mod. 49 with a serial of J572XXX, can someone tell me when it was made?
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November 21, 2009, 01:45 PM | #2156 | |
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November 21, 2009, 02:18 PM | #2157 |
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S&W serial number search
As a very new member I'm not sure if it's kosher to ask an on topic question and an off topic in the same post , but here goes.My 4" mod. 29 has an SN S193xxx . It also has an odd screw on the front of the trigger guard. Now the off topic, my wife got a Taurus 3" five shot 41 Mag pistol. Does anyone make speed loaders for it?
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November 21, 2009, 04:24 PM | #2158 |
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sliverflinger -
Your 29 dates from 1958-59, more likely the latter because the SN is near the end of the range (S194499). Nothing odd about the trigger guard screw - what would be odd is if it didn't have one. "Modern" S&W revolvers originally had 5 screws - 4 on the sideplate and one in front of the trigger guard. The upper sideplate screw, which was up near the rear sight, was eliminated around 1956 to create the so-called 4-screw design. The trigger guard screw was dropped in the late 50s, early 60s (depending on model), resulting in the current 3-screw configuration (one is hidden under the grips, so only 2 are visible). Sorry, don't know anything about Taurus. |
November 21, 2009, 07:02 PM | #2159 |
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Model 14 Target Masterpiece?
I inherited this gun from my grandfather and it's been sitting in my nightstand for a few years. I've been doing some research and I think it is a S&W .38 Special Model 14 Target Masterpiece.
Serial #: K2865XX Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks |
November 21, 2009, 08:05 PM | #2160 |
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.357 stainless with markings under the cylinder hinge, visable when cylinder is open:
65-3 B13 667xx AYT2xxx Is that enough to tell me what model, year, etc. the gun is? Thanks! |
November 21, 2009, 09:44 PM | #2161 |
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garnz: 1956, which would technically make it a pre-Model 14 K-38 Target Masterpiece. Could also be a Combat Masterpiece (pre-15) if it has a ramped front sight, vs. the Patridge-style target sight.
morbid0000: 65-3 is the model number, and the AYT serial number prefix would date the gun to 1987. |
November 21, 2009, 09:45 PM | #2162 |
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FlyFish got it.
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November 22, 2009, 04:09 PM | #2163 |
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here are some pictures of 38 special ctg, ..I took this pictures with my phone they maybe not so clear
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November 22, 2009, 04:52 PM | #2164 |
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Thanks Fly Fish
I found another thread on here that solved the mystery. It's definitely a 1956 K38 Target Masterpiece.
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November 22, 2009, 09:13 PM | #2165 |
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Serial # lookup
I have a S&W .38 Special, with the original box. When the gun was passed to me by my father, I believe it hadn't been shot much if at all, but the cylinder showed some wear just opening and closing.
I've shot a few hundred rounds through it because I like it. Still looks brand new. Would like to know the year it was made, and the exact model. The ink on the box has faded. serial #: D370xxx thanks randy |
November 22, 2009, 09:44 PM | #2166 | |
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See pic for location of model number. Likely a model 10-6. This is a model 629-1: Jim |
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November 22, 2009, 09:51 PM | #2167 |
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Che,
I wouldn't know if the engraving is from S&W or not. The only way to know for sure is to request a letter from S&W. If it came from the factory engraved it will indicate that on the letter. Cost of the letter is $50. Jim |
November 22, 2009, 11:21 PM | #2168 |
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Thanks Jim........ What are the steps to do that? mine only has a five where yours have the model
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November 23, 2009, 01:10 AM | #2169 | |
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Go to that link and there you can download a form to fill out and send it. You have a K38 combat masterpiece. In 1957, S&W started using model numbers. Since your gun was made before then it doesn't follow that pattern. When they switched to the model numbers, it became a Model 14 (and very little if anything was changed at that time), so that gun is also reffered to as a Pre Model 14. |
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November 23, 2009, 12:24 PM | #2170 | |
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Thanks!!! Bill Last edited by shooter_from_show-me; November 23, 2009 at 07:21 PM. Reason: better clarity |
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November 25, 2009, 10:42 PM | #2171 |
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I have a Stainless S&W Model 64 4". The serial # is BBH4***. Could you guys help me date it? Also, what is the best way to clean the fouling off of the front of the cylinder?
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November 25, 2009, 10:45 PM | #2172 |
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Welcome to the forum, and 1988 for a DOM.
A Lead Wipe Away cloth will easily remove those stains on the face of the cylinder, but they will come right back. I wouldn't worry about it unless you are going to sell it and want it nice and clean. |
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It would be a K-22 Masterpiece (pre model 17) with a 6" barrel or a K-22 Combat Masterpiece (pre model 18) with a 4" barrel. Jim |
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November 25, 2009, 11:49 PM | #2174 |
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S&W model 19-5
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I wonder if someone could tell me the mfg. date on a S&W 19-5 S/N ADS6XXX? Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
November 26, 2009, 12:18 AM | #2175 | |
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