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Longhorn · January 11, 2015, 06:42 PM

S&W model 66 & 629-1 Date Of Manufacture

S&W Model 629-1 N932xxx .44 Remington Magnum

S&W Model 66 7K55xxx .357 Smith & Wesson Magnum

Great thread, Thanks in advance. Rp.

thejeweler · January 12, 2015, 01:07 PM

Greeting from sunny Florida. Although this is my very first post on this forum, I hope I can get a born on date for a Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 serial number N402XXX that is found on the butt of the pistol. Under the grips are stamped F3 and 535xx. What are these extra numbers? Could the second set of numbers refer to the five inch barrel?

I am familiar with Browning and Beretta date stamps and serial number data bases but Smith & Wesson remains a mystery to me.

Thank you all for your help.

laytonj1 · January 12, 2015, 07:32 PM

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S&W Model 629-1 N932xxx .44 Remington Magnum
S&W Model 66 7K55xxx .357 Smith & Wesson Magnum

N9xxxxx range ran from 1982 to 1986.
7K55xxx = 1975.

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I hope I can get a born on date for a Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 serial number N402XXX that is found on the butt of the pistol. Under the grips are stamped F3 and 535xx. What are these extra numbers? Could the second set of numbers refer to the five inch barrel?

N4xxxxx range ran from 1977 to 1978.
The other numbers are assembly and inspector stampings.

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I am familiar with Browning and Beretta date stamps and serial number data bases but Smith & Wesson remains a mystery to me.

I have the book and it can still be confusing.

Jim

Longhorn · January 12, 2015, 10:07 PM

Thanks again Jim

thejeweler · January 13, 2015, 01:04 AM

Thank you the information and clarification.

Francis

WARRENG66 · January 14, 2015, 12:12 PM

I found this at our Family Civil-War farmhouse that was my wife's Grandmothers and now is ours.....

It's S&W 32 Long serial # is 32091 We think it is late 1800's to early 1900's

Thanks for any info.....

Tried to upload the pic but the file wouldnt upload???

laytonj1 · January 15, 2015, 06:57 PM

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I found this at our Family Civil-War farmhouse that was my wife's Grandmothers and now is ours.....

It's S&W 32 Long serial # is 32091 We think it is late 1800's to early 1900's

Sounds like a .32 Hand Ejector Model of 1903, 1st Change.
Serial Numbers ran from 19426 in 1904 to 51126 in 1906.

Uploading pictures usually requires going thru one of the free hosting sites such as Photobucket.

Jim

killjoy911 · January 16, 2015, 10:53 PM

Just bought my first S&W revolver it's a 65-3 3" RB. SR# AEK9XXX Got it for 350. I think it was a decent deal, for a 30yr? old handgun it is in good shape. Great trigger. Do you guys think I got hurt any at that price?

ptonykw · January 18, 2015, 01:00 PM

serial #CUM3800...Just purchased and was wondering if anyone had a date on date made. Tks in advance

Tony

laytonj1 · January 18, 2015, 06:28 PM

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65-3 3" RB. SR# AEK9XXX Got it for 350

1984.
That's a excellent price!

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serial #CUM3800

Can't find a listing for that SN. but 29-6's were made from 1993 to 1998.
Do you have the box for it?

Jim

killjoy911 · January 18, 2015, 09:01 PM

Thanks Laytonj1. I'm thinking of getting it glass bead blasted.

ptonykw · January 19, 2015, 04:22 PM

Jim Tks....Yes got Box and Presentation box also. As I understood it, the SN CUM3800 was off the box and on the Gun near open wheel. The 6 was to mean 6.5 inch barrel which is what it is.. Dirty Harry's gun original was around 1974 was it not? Appreciate your efforts. Tony

laytonj1 · January 19, 2015, 07:47 PM

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Yes got Box and Presentation box also.

Presentation box means it was likely part of a special run which might of had it's own serial number range. Usually, but not always, under the words "spec order" on the label there will be a four digit number. The first number will represent the year and the next three numbers the Julian date. Example: 7123 would mean the gun was boxed/shipped on the 123rd day of 1997.

Jim

Motownstan · January 20, 2015, 06:41 PM

Could someone help me with the date on a 35-1 serial # 96461

-- thanks

Did I do ok for $530? I'd say it's easily 90%

Closer inspection reveals a "5" stamped over the "4"

2ndsojourn · January 21, 2015, 02:17 PM

Can't help with the manufacturing date but looking on Gunbroker, the asking prices seem to be over $1000 for nice ones. So methinks you dun good.

http://www.gunbroker.com/All/BI.aspx...s%26w+model+35

ptonykw · January 21, 2015, 04:32 PM

Jim Tks Have checked the Blue Box and there is no Special Order on it, and only shows SKu #, and S&W 6.5 inch, CUM3800 rifling is 5, also re-check the gun and found I was wrong on the Model Number info it says its a 29-10 not 29-6. How I got that wrong I will never know....lol The instruction book in the blue box says its copyrighted 2013....there is a number on the bottom of the label in between the bar code on left for price and bar code on left and it says 101513, so maybe that is the date sold or made??? Tks for the help..

laytonj1 · January 21, 2015, 08:11 PM

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Could someone help me with the date on a 35-1 serial # 96461

the -1 started in 1960 at serial number 70000 and reached 135465 in 1969. So, somewhere around mid 1960's would be a safe guess. The model 34 was the same gun but with a shorter barrel. A miss-stamp.
And yeah, unless it's beat-up, that's a good price.

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its a 29-10 not 29-6

Makes a big difference and why the serial number doesn't show. The book only goes to 2006 and yours dates after that.

Jim

Motownstan · January 21, 2015, 08:28 PM

thanks, Jim

kyle_1997 · January 23, 2015, 01:57 AM

I inherited a S&W .22 revolver from my grandfather (passed away in 1977) and am interested in getting whatever details I can about it. Please assist if you can.

Thanks!

Serial number on bottom of handle: 20626
Number near the cylinder: 74792

laytonj1 · January 23, 2015, 10:16 PM

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Serial number on bottom of handle: 20626

Pictures help a lot!
It's a Model of 1953 .22/32 Target (pre model 35). Serial numbers ran from 101 in 1953 to 135465 in 1969. Yours dates from around 1957, give or take a year.

Jim

galaxieman · January 24, 2015, 10:09 PM

I hate to do it but, where else can I turn. I traded for a 32 long revolver a few months ago and thought it was a J-frame 31-1, but recently comparing it to my 30-1 I noticed that the front sight was a blade not a ramp, and after some research it seems I have a Regulation police. The serial number is on the front of the strap and is 586xxx, I am guessing that makes it somewhere in the mid 50's but who knows. I have pictures but never have much luck posting them on most forums.
I do have them posted over at Marlin owners on a completely unrelated thread.
http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/te...tage-4951.html
Thanks in advance if you can help with the year made.
Gman

Skawdee · January 25, 2015, 04:49 AM

First of all, I want to introduce myself. I'm Scott and this is my first post on this forum. I joined to get more knowledgeable on all my guns and share my own knowledge the best I can. I have just acquired a used S&W 686-4 with a number engraved just behind the swing arm of the wheel - "BRN3458".

When I first purchased the revolver for $350 + 50 rounds of 158gn FMJ, it had a wood grip, which I really like. It's super classy and just looks plain old-school. But it's really bulky my hands are a little small to function on it properly. So I went and got an "upgrade" on the grip, a Hogue Monogrip, for a better handle on the tool while hunting in colder wet weather. That wood grip was just too slick to rely on while hunting in grizzly country... Yes, I use bear spray as my primary defense. Some say a .44 Mag or more powerful should be used, but this is better than nothing...

I also had a local leather smith custom make a holster that snaps to the outer left hip strap of my Badlands 2200 pack with a cross-draw configuration for hunting. He also put on a belt loop so that I could use it for a side draw if ever needed. It was fun brainstorming and working with him on that. I suggest trying it sometime with your local guy/gal.

... Which leads me to another question - for penetration through a bear using a .357 Mag, what round is most recommended? I purchased a box of Buffalo Bore 180gn flat-nosed rounds. I also have a box of Cor-Bon 200gn flat-nosed rounds.

Thank you for all or any of your help! Pictures are below. I hope it's enough.

Scott

https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/...52&oe=555B14EF

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...7073c2c56dcfe1

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...d30c5ca3b4f867

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https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...95773947_o.jpg

https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/...35464939_o.jpg

https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/...19553225_o.jpg

https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/...14330157_o.jpg

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laytonj1 · January 25, 2015, 04:52 PM

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The serial number is on the front of the strap and is 586xxx

I can't see the pictures over on that site unless I register.
That said, with the serial number stamped on the front strap it is a 32 Regulation Police. SN's ran from 536685 in 1948 to 826977 in 1991. Your guess of mid 50's is likely correct.

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"BRN3458"

1994/95.
As for bear, I would load it with the heaviest non expanding bullet I could get. The 180 BB and 200 Corbon are good choices.

Jim

galaxieman · January 25, 2015, 05:06 PM

Thanks LaytonJ1

MiGS_ · January 28, 2015, 01:00 PM

Can you help me again with year manufactured estimate?

Thanks!

34-1 2" Blue
Ser # M1974x

January 11, 2015, 06:42 PM	#6776
Longhorn Junior Member Join Date: April 28, 2010 Posts: 6	S&W model 66 & 629-1 DOM S&W model 66 & 629-1 Date Of Manufacture S&W Model 629-1 N932xxx .44 Remington Magnum S&W Model 66 7K55xxx .357 Smith & Wesson Magnum Great thread, Thanks in advance. Rp.

January 12, 2015, 01:07 PM	#6777
thejeweler Junior Member Join Date: January 11, 2015 Posts: 2	Hello... Greeting from sunny Florida. Although this is my very first post on this forum, I hope I can get a born on date for a Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 serial number N402XXX that is found on the butt of the pistol. Under the grips are stamped F3 and 535xx. What are these extra numbers? Could the second set of numbers refer to the five inch barrel? I am familiar with Browning and Beretta date stamps and serial number data bases but Smith & Wesson remains a mystery to me. Thank you all for your help.

January 14, 2015, 12:12 PM	#6781
WARRENG66 Junior Member Join Date: January 14, 2015 Posts: 1	Can someone help me w/ this Smith and Wesson I found I found this at our Family Civil-War farmhouse that was my wife's Grandmothers and now is ours..... It's S&W 32 Long serial # is 32091 We think it is late 1800's to early 1900's Thanks for any info..... Tried to upload the pic but the file wouldnt upload???

January 18, 2015, 01:00 PM	#6784
ptonykw Junior Member Join Date: August 28, 2013 Posts: 3	model 29 - 6, 44 mag S&W serial #CUM3800...Just purchased and was wondering if anyone had a date on date made. Tks in advance Tony

January 19, 2015, 04:22 PM	#6787
ptonykw Junior Member Join Date: August 28, 2013 Posts: 3	SW Model 29 - 6 Jim Tks....Yes got Box and Presentation box also. As I understood it, the SN CUM3800 was off the box and on the Gun near open wheel. The 6 was to mean 6.5 inch barrel which is what it is.. Dirty Harry's gun original was around 1974 was it not? Appreciate your efforts. Tony Last edited by ptonykw; January 19, 2015 at 04:30 PM.

January 12, 2015, 10:07 PM	#6779
Longhorn Junior Member Join Date: April 28, 2010 Posts: 6	Thanks again Jim

January 13, 2015, 01:04 AM	#6780
thejeweler Junior Member Join Date: January 11, 2015 Posts: 2	Thank you the information and clarification. Francis

January 16, 2015, 10:53 PM	#6783
killjoy911 Junior Member Join Date: October 7, 2008 Posts: 6	Just bought my first S&W revolver it's a 65-3 3" RB. SR# AEK9XXX Got it for 350. I think it was a decent deal, for a 30yr? old handgun it is in good shape. Great trigger. Do you guys think I got hurt any at that price?

January 18, 2015, 09:01 PM	#6786
killjoy911 Junior Member Join Date: October 7, 2008 Posts: 6	Thanks Laytonj1. I'm thinking of getting it glass bead blasted.

January 20, 2015, 06:41 PM	#6789
Motownstan Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 226	S&W Model 35-1 Could someone help me with the date on a 35-1 serial # 96461 -- thanks Did I do ok for $530? I'd say it's easily 90% Closer inspection reveals a "5" stamped over the "4" __________________ Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich. - Napoleon Last edited by Motownstan; January 20, 2015 at 07:01 PM.

January 21, 2015, 02:17 PM	#6790
2ndsojourn Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,416	Can't help with the manufacturing date but looking on Gunbroker, the asking prices seem to be over $1000 for nice ones. So methinks you dun good. http://www.gunbroker.com/All/BI.aspx...s%26w+model+35

January 21, 2015, 04:32 PM	#6791
ptonykw Junior Member Join Date: August 28, 2013 Posts: 3	model 29 - 6, 44 mag S&W Jim Tks Have checked the Blue Box and there is no Special Order on it, and only shows SKu #, and S&W 6.5 inch, CUM3800 rifling is 5, also re-check the gun and found I was wrong on the Model Number info it says its a 29-10 not 29-6. How I got that wrong I will never know....lol The instruction book in the blue box says its copyrighted 2013....there is a number on the bottom of the label in between the bar code on left for price and bar code on left and it says 101513, so maybe that is the date sold or made??? Tks for the help..

January 21, 2015, 08:28 PM	#6793
Motownstan Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 226	thanks, Jim __________________ Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich. - Napoleon

January 24, 2015, 10:09 PM	#6796
galaxieman Junior Member Join Date: January 24, 2015 Posts: 14	New Guy, same old question... I hate to do it but, where else can I turn. I traded for a 32 long revolver a few months ago and thought it was a J-frame 31-1, but recently comparing it to my 30-1 I noticed that the front sight was a blade not a ramp, and after some research it seems I have a Regulation police. The serial number is on the front of the strap and is 586xxx, I am guessing that makes it somewhere in the mid 50's but who knows. I have pictures but never have much luck posting them on most forums. I do have them posted over at Marlin owners on a completely unrelated thread. http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/te...tage-4951.html Thanks in advance if you can help with the year made. Gman

January 25, 2015, 04:49 AM	#6797
Skawdee Junior Member Join Date: January 24, 2015 Posts: 1	Need some info... First of all, I want to introduce myself. I'm Scott and this is my first post on this forum. I joined to get more knowledgeable on all my guns and share my own knowledge the best I can. I have just acquired a used S&W 686-4 with a number engraved just behind the swing arm of the wheel - "BRN3458". When I first purchased the revolver for $350 + 50 rounds of 158gn FMJ, it had a wood grip, which I really like. It's super classy and just looks plain old-school. But it's really bulky my hands are a little small to function on it properly. So I went and got an "upgrade" on the grip, a Hogue Monogrip, for a better handle on the tool while hunting in colder wet weather. That wood grip was just too slick to rely on while hunting in grizzly country... Yes, I use bear spray as my primary defense. Some say a .44 Mag or more powerful should be used, but this is better than nothing... I also had a local leather smith custom make a holster that snaps to the outer left hip strap of my Badlands 2200 pack with a cross-draw configuration for hunting. He also put on a belt loop so that I could use it for a side draw if ever needed. It was fun brainstorming and working with him on that. I suggest trying it sometime with your local guy/gal. ... Which leads me to another question - for penetration through a bear using a .357 Mag, what round is most recommended? I purchased a box of Buffalo Bore 180gn flat-nosed rounds. I also have a box of Cor-Bon 200gn flat-nosed rounds. Thank you for all or any of your help! Pictures are below. I hope it's enough. Scott https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/...52&oe=555B14EF https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...7073c2c56dcfe1 https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...d30c5ca3b4f867 https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/...29099407_o.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...95773947_o.jpg https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/...35464939_o.jpg https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/...19553225_o.jpg https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/...14330157_o.jpg https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/...18255226_o.jpg

January 25, 2015, 05:06 PM	#6799
galaxieman Junior Member Join Date: January 24, 2015 Posts: 14	none Thanks LaytonJ1

January 28, 2015, 01:00 PM	#6800
MiGS_ Junior Member Join Date: April 18, 2013 Posts: 9	Kit Gun Can you help me again with year manufactured estimate? Thanks! 34-1 2" Blue Ser # M1974x Last edited by MiGS_; January 28, 2015 at 01:08 PM.