Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 290

mkoeh475 · May 4, 2016, 09:46 PM

Thanks Jim! For the 66 there is a 9 preceding the above number

laytonj1 · May 5, 2016, 05:19 PM

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For the 66 there is a 9 preceding the above number

That would make it 1976.

Jim

mkoeh475 · May 6, 2016, 07:45 PM

The info is greatly appreciated, thanks Jim!

deerslayer303 · May 8, 2016, 05:42 PM

S&W 10-8, 4" Serial 6D318XX. From my digging I'm coming up with 1980 as year of manufacture. Can anyone confirm?

laytonj1 · May 8, 2016, 08:09 PM

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S&W 10-8, 4" Serial 6D318XX

1980 would be correct. SN's ran from 6D10001 to 7D10000 that year.

Jim

deerslayer303 · May 8, 2016, 08:10 PM

Thank you Sir!

afibstew51 · May 14, 2016, 04:01 PM

Just purchased a mod 36 Chiefs special with serial# 316XX. Any idea what year it was manufactured? Thanks!

laytonj1 · May 15, 2016, 05:51 PM

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Just purchased a mod 36 Chiefs special with serial# 316XX.

Assuming you took that number from the underside of the grip frame (see pic) and there is no "J" prefix then it would date to 1953/54.
The gun was simply known as the Chiefs Special until S&W began stamping model numbers around 1957.

Jim

Nora · May 31, 2016, 01:46 AM

I have a pair of older S&W model 37's
27J518 (no Prefix)
and
J145682
I was hopping to fine out the years and if either is safe for +p ammo. Thanks in advance ^^

laytonj1 · May 31, 2016, 05:07 PM

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I have a pair of older S&W model 37's
27J518 (no Prefix) and J145682 I was hopping to fine out the years and if either is safe for +p ammo.

27J518 = 1971
J145682 = 1973/74
You can shoot 38+P in them but because they are aluminum frame it could accelerate wear and tear. Best bet is to limit +P's to defense use/testing and use standard 38's for general plinking.

Jim

vicrider · June 2, 2016, 07:11 PM

Just acquired a 38 with supposed ties to Al Capone and was wondering if the manufacture
date would support the claim. Serial # 3676xx. Any help appreciated.

laytonj1 · June 3, 2016, 02:04 PM

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Just acquired a 38 with supposed ties to Al Capone and was wondering if the manufacture date would support the claim. Serial # 3676xx.

Assuming this is a 38 Military & Police model (6 shot, 38 special, swing out cylinder) then the serial number dates it to early/mid 1920's.

Jim

vicrider · June 3, 2016, 08:15 PM

Thanks Jim! Although I will never know for certain, that date makes the story at least possible. At any rate, it's a classic I will definitely enjoy!

alexcue · June 8, 2016, 02:51 PM

Okay, Have a couple of 686's

AZA85XX
AYF86XX

Thanks for the help!

laytonj1 · June 8, 2016, 04:36 PM

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AZA85XX, AYF86XX

Both 1988.

Jim

alexcue · June 8, 2016, 04:55 PM

Thanks so much Jim... That did surprise me a bit... one's a -M1, the others a -2! must have switched during the year!

laytonj1 · June 9, 2016, 08:16 PM

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That did surprise me a bit... one's a -M1, the others a -2! must have switched during the year!

S&W stamps the serial numbers when the frames are made but it could be awhile before those frames are assembled into guns. That and they are not assembled or shipped in order so there can be several months or more from the time a frame is serial numbered to when it's assembled and shipped.

What it all means is... those dates are not exact.

Jim

Dutchie81 · June 11, 2016, 04:29 AM

Hi there! Just got another one
It is a 28-2 4" revolver serial no N298###

Thanks for looking iT up in the holy s&w bible!

laytonj1 · June 11, 2016, 03:17 PM

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It is a 28-2 4" revolver serial no N298###

The N2xxxxx range ran from 1974 to 1977. As yours is at the end of the range it's likely 1977.

Jim

thughes · June 23, 2016, 03:55 PM

Hello all,
I have a 3-1/2", Mod 27-2, # on the butt is S31xxxx. Best I can figure it was made in 59 or 60, does that sound correct.

Thanks
Todd

laytonj1 · June 24, 2016, 08:19 PM

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# on the butt is S31xxxx

Serial numbers ran from S305000 in 1968 to S329999 in 1969.

Jim

thughes · June 24, 2016, 11:07 PM

Thank you for the info

Todd

Rangerrich99 · June 28, 2016, 01:05 AM

S&W model 19 serial # AUJ1xxx. Would appreciate a DOB. Thanks.

laytonj1 · June 28, 2016, 03:36 PM

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S&W model 19 serial # AUJ1xxx

1987.

Jim

SVTCobra306 · June 30, 2016, 12:14 PM

I have a Pre model 10 M&P 38 spl, serial # 539240, thanks in advance!

May 31, 2016, 01:46 AM	#7234
Nora Junior Member Join Date: May 30, 2016 Posts: 1	Help with year/+p safe or not I have a pair of older S&W model 37's 27J518 (no Prefix) and J145682 I was hopping to fine out the years and if either is safe for +p ammo. Thanks in advance ^^

June 2, 2016, 07:11 PM	#7236
vicrider Junior Member Join Date: June 2, 2016 Posts: 2	Date Help Just acquired a 38 with supposed ties to Al Capone and was wondering if the manufacture date would support the claim. Serial # 3676xx. Any help appreciated.

June 11, 2016, 04:29 AM	#7243
Dutchie81 Junior Member Join Date: January 18, 2016 Posts: 3	S&w 28-2 dob question Hi there! Just got another one It is a 28-2 4" revolver serial no N298### Thanks for looking iT up in the holy s&w bible!

June 23, 2016, 03:55 PM	#7245
thughes Junior Member Join Date: June 23, 2016 Posts: 3	Another age request Hello all, I have a 3-1/2", Mod 27-2, # on the butt is S31xxxx. Best I can figure it was made in 59 or 60, does that sound correct. Thanks Todd

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May 4, 2016, 09:46 PM	#7226
mkoeh475 Junior Member Join Date: April 30, 2016 Posts: 9	Thanks Jim! For the 66 there is a 9 preceding the above number

May 6, 2016, 07:45 PM	#7228
mkoeh475 Junior Member Join Date: April 30, 2016 Posts: 9	The info is greatly appreciated, thanks Jim!

May 8, 2016, 05:42 PM	#7229
deerslayer303 Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2011 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 2,687	S&W 10-8, 4" Serial 6D318XX. From my digging I'm coming up with 1980 as year of manufacture. Can anyone confirm?

May 8, 2016, 08:10 PM	#7231
deerslayer303 Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2011 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 2,687	Thank you Sir!

May 14, 2016, 04:01 PM	#7232
afibstew51 Junior Member Join Date: March 5, 2010 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 2	Just purchased a mod 36 Chiefs special with serial# 316XX. Any idea what year it was manufactured? Thanks!

June 8, 2016, 02:51 PM	#7239
alexcue Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 134	Okay, Have a couple of 686's AZA85XX AYF86XX Thanks for the help!

June 8, 2016, 04:55 PM	#7241
alexcue Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 134	Thanks so much Jim... That did surprise me a bit... one's a -M1, the others a -2! must have switched during the year!

June 24, 2016, 11:07 PM	#7247
thughes Junior Member Join Date: June 23, 2016 Posts: 3	Thank you for the info Todd

June 28, 2016, 01:05 AM	#7248
Rangerrich99 Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2014 Location: Kinda near Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,254	S&W model 19 serial # AUJ1xxx. Would appreciate a DOB. Thanks.

June 30, 2016, 12:14 PM	#7250
SVTCobra306 Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2013 Posts: 434	I have a Pre model 10 M&P 38 spl, serial # 539240, thanks in advance!