Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 334

105kw · September 13, 2021, 09:53 AM

Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson says it is between 1954 and 1970, which doesn't help you much. Sorry, unless somebody has a better list, your option may be to pay for a factory letter.
Nice old Smith.

laytonj1 · September 13, 2021, 11:20 AM

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reserved a LNIB S&W model 39 (no dash), serial number 107853. Any idea when it was made please ?

1970 was the crossover point for 115xxx to A115xxx, so yours is likely 1969 or 1970.

Jim

Treerat · September 17, 2021, 11:56 AM

Hey folks! New to the forum. I have a beautiful S&W model 30-1 2" barrel that belonged to my grandmother. She had it for home defense and fortunately never had to use it. So it's never been shot and brand new still in the box with paperwork. Can someone please tell me the year it was made? The serial # is H98xx

Thanks in advance!

L-2 · September 17, 2021, 01:34 PM

For Post#8328, there don't seem to be any "H" prefixes with only 4 numbers to follow the "H".

BTW, brand-new would or might mean one's grandmother was an FFL and never sold or transferred the firearm from inventory.

H Serial Prefix Models: 30, 31,
1969-1970 H00001-H30001
1971-1972 H30002-H60000
1972-1976 H60001-H99999
1975-1980 H100001-H139900
1981 H139901-H160000
1982 H161001-H161200
1983 H161201-?

Supica, Jim,Nahas, Richard. Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson) (Kindle Locations 16927-16934). F+W Media. Kindle Edition.

Treerat · September 17, 2021, 01:51 PM

Hmmm well it definitely is just 4 digits after the H. It's on the bottom of the grip and written on the box.

What I meant by brand new is it basically has been in the box for the past 40 or so years and not scene light of day. Pretty much still brand new in my book.

49willys · September 19, 2021, 02:30 PM

picked up a nice 28-2,ser.s3265xx.any idea on the birth date?

**Aguila Blanca** · September 19, 2021, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Treerat

What I meant by brand new is it basically has been in the box for the past 40 or so years and not scene light of day. Pretty much still brand new in my book.

I believe the accepted description for such firearms is "LNIB" -- Like New In Box. If it has been sold at retail -- even once -- it is not "New."

Jim Watson · September 19, 2021, 07:32 PM

The old NRA conditions were
New: Not previously sold at retail, in the same condition as factory produced.
Perfect: In new condition in every respect.

An antique could be described as New if it were unused even if you could not say that it had not been sold. Brought home and left unused in Grandpa's bureau drawer, ok, new.

laytonj1 · September 20, 2021, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 49willys

picked up a nice 28-2,ser.s3265xx.any idea on the birth date?

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

Jim

49willys · September 21, 2021, 04:48 AM

thanks Jim

loki carter · September 29, 2021, 08:02 PM

can anyone tell me the age of this s&w 36 38 special serial 557xxx

laytonj1 · October 1, 2021, 09:10 PM

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can anyone tell me the age of this s&w 36 38 special serial 557xxx

Serial numbers ran from 295000 in 1962 to 787000 in 1969. So, that would put yours somewhere around 1965/66.

Jim

was123 · October 17, 2021, 06:41 AM

I have a 586 I'm looking for info on. Serial # AJJ0XXX. Any info would be much appreciated.

laytonj1 · October 17, 2021, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by was123

I have a 586 I'm looking for info on. Serial # AJJ0XXX. Any info would be much appreciated.

AJJ would be 1985.

Jim

Classic12 · October 20, 2021, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 105kw

Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson says it is between 1954 and 1970, which doesn't help you much. Sorry, unless somebody has a better list, your option may be to pay for a factory letter.

Nice old Smith.

Quote:

Originally Posted by laytonj1

1970 was the crossover point for 115xxx to A115xxx, so yours is likely 1969 or 1970.

Jim

Thanks a lot guys

BuckeyeBoys · November 2, 2021, 08:00 PM

Help please identify model and year, barrel marked .32 S&W Long and it's a snub nose. Numbers under the crane are 37xxx and also a separate 9 and a separate N. Made in Springfield, Mass. Number on the butt is 620490.
Thank you!

laytonj1 · November 9, 2021, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckeyeBoys

Help please identify model and year, barrel marked .32 S&W Long and it's a snub nose. Numbers under the crane are 37xxx and also a separate 9 and a separate N. Made in Springfield, Mass. Number on the butt is 620490.
Thank you!

Two possible models. If it has a round butt it would be a 32 hand ejector (pre model 30). If it has a square butt then it is a 32 regulation police (pre model 31). Model numbers did not start until 1957. Your serial number is ~1955.

Jim

jrothWA · November 27, 2021, 10:22 PM

Model 31-1 SN:726XXX when made?

Should be the J-frame

thanks.

laytonj1 · November 29, 2021, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jrothWA

Model 31-1 SN:726XXX when made?

Should be the J-frame

thanks.

The book does not break it down real well but shows post war production starting at serial number 536685 in 1948 and production ending at 826977 in 1991. It also mentions that the dash 1 (J frame) started in 1961 at serial number 712954 so, you would be pretty close to that date.

Jim

jrothWA · November 29, 2021, 10:32 PM

Nice to know.

Flinthill · January 20, 2022, 12:03 PM

Smith and Wesson Victory Model 498XXX

laytonj1 · January 20, 2022, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Flinthill

Smith and Wesson Victory Model 498XXX

Victory model should have a V prefix serial number. Serial numbers ran from V1 in 1942 to V769000 in late 1944. The chrome finish would not be original.

Jim

Flinthill · January 24, 2022, 02:45 PM

Yes there is a V on the beginnng of the serial number.
But it was far left of the numbers. That’s how I knew it was a victory model

Flinthill · January 24, 2022, 02:46 PM

I figure the chrome finish and the pearl handles were not original.

Flinthill · January 24, 2022, 02:48 PM

V498XXX would be the model number then

September 17, 2021, 01:34 PM	#8329
L-2 Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2004 Location: Nevada Posts: 534	For Post#8328, there don't seem to be any "H" prefixes with only 4 numbers to follow the "H". BTW, brand-new would or might mean one's grandmother was an FFL and never sold or transferred the firearm from inventory. H Serial Prefix Models: 30, 31, 1969-1970 H00001-H30001 1971-1972 H30002-H60000 1972-1976 H60001-H99999 1975-1980 H100001-H139900 1981 H139901-H160000 1982 H161001-H161200 1983 H161201-? Supica, Jim,Nahas, Richard. Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson) (Kindle Locations 16927-16934). F+W Media. Kindle Edition. __________________ (former) Glock Armorer 1911 Armorer LEO (retired) Last edited by L-2; September 17, 2021 at 03:23 PM.

September 29, 2021, 08:02 PM	#8336
loki carter Junior Member Join Date: September 29, 2021 Posts: 1	s&w model 36 serial # 557xxx can anyone tell me the age of this s&w 36 38 special serial 557xxx Last edited by loki carter; September 29, 2021 at 08:07 PM. Reason: trying to post pick

November 2, 2021, 08:00 PM	#8341
BuckeyeBoys Junior Member Join Date: December 15, 2012 Posts: 5	Help please identify model and year, barrel marked .32 S&W Long and it's a snub nose. Numbers under the crane are 37xxx and also a separate 9 and a separate N. Made in Springfield, Mass. Number on the butt is 620490. Thank you! Last edited by BuckeyeBoys; November 3, 2021 at 01:49 PM.

November 29, 2021, 10:32 PM	#8345
jrothWA Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 2,522	Tango yankee! Nice to know.

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September 13, 2021, 09:53 AM	#8326
105kw Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2017 Location: Columbia Basin Washington Posts: 433	Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson says it is between 1954 and 1970, which doesn't help you much. Sorry, unless somebody has a better list, your option may be to pay for a factory letter. Nice old Smith.

September 17, 2021, 11:56 AM	#8328
Treerat Junior Member Join Date: September 17, 2021 Posts: 2	Hey folks! New to the forum. I have a beautiful S&W model 30-1 2" barrel that belonged to my grandmother. She had it for home defense and fortunately never had to use it. So it's never been shot and brand new still in the box with paperwork. Can someone please tell me the year it was made? The serial # is H98xx Thanks in advance!

September 17, 2021, 01:51 PM	#8330
Treerat Junior Member Join Date: September 17, 2021 Posts: 2	Hmmm well it definitely is just 4 digits after the H. It's on the bottom of the grip and written on the box. What I meant by brand new is it basically has been in the box for the past 40 or so years and not scene light of day. Pretty much still brand new in my book.

September 19, 2021, 02:30 PM	#8331
49willys Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2010 Posts: 158	picked up a nice 28-2,ser.s3265xx.any idea on the birth date?

September 19, 2021, 07:32 PM	#8333
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,809	The old NRA conditions were New: Not previously sold at retail, in the same condition as factory produced. Perfect: In new condition in every respect. An antique could be described as New if it were unused even if you could not say that it had not been sold. Brought home and left unused in Grandpa's bureau drawer, ok, new.

September 21, 2021, 04:48 AM	#8335
49willys Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2010 Posts: 158	thanks Jim

October 17, 2021, 06:41 AM	#8338
was123 Member Join Date: July 24, 2010 Posts: 39	I have a 586 I'm looking for info on. Serial # AJJ0XXX. Any info would be much appreciated.

November 27, 2021, 10:22 PM	#8343
jrothWA Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 2,522	Model 31-1 SN:726XXX when made? Should be the J-frame thanks.

January 20, 2022, 12:03 PM	#8346
Flinthill Junior Member Join Date: January 16, 2022 Posts: 6	Smith and Wesson Victory Model 498XXX

January 24, 2022, 02:45 PM	#8348
Flinthill Junior Member Join Date: January 16, 2022 Posts: 6	Yes there is a V on the beginnng of the serial number. But it was far left of the numbers. That’s how I knew it was a victory model

January 24, 2022, 02:46 PM	#8349
Flinthill Junior Member Join Date: January 16, 2022 Posts: 6	I figure the chrome finish and the pearl handles were not original.

January 24, 2022, 02:48 PM	#8350
Flinthill Junior Member Join Date: January 16, 2022 Posts: 6	V498XXX would be the model number then