Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 312

Mojave · May 30, 2018, 11:07 AM

Scored a 686-4 CBJ2xxx. I'm going to guess 1995. Thanks!

laytonj1 · May 30, 2018, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mojave

Scored a 686-4 CBJ2xxx. I'm going to guess 1995. Thanks!

The book shows CBA thru CBD as 1996, then CBN as 1997. So, somewhere between them.

Jim

Mcklain · May 30, 2018, 03:42 PM

Layton

Thanks for the information.

Mcklain

dfoulkes · May 31, 2018, 12:09 PM

I own two S & W hand guns and would like to find out what there productions dates are.

1. A 357/38 mod 66-1 revolver with the following numbers.

109K713 with 215X6 below that.

2. A 41 mag model 57 with the following numbers

14X74 and A4 below that.

I know from reading numerous posts in this section that there is a publication showing numbers and dates but I plan on selling the S & W's that I have so I have no need to purchase the publication.

So, any help on the productions dates for these two guns would be very much appreciated.

Thanks for your help with this.

Mojave · May 31, 2018, 01:35 PM

Quote:

The book shows CBA thru CBD as 1996, then CBN as 1997. So, somewhere between them.

Jim

Thanks again Jim!

laytonj1 · May 31, 2018, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dfoulkes

I own two S & W hand guns and would like to find out what there productions dates are.

1. A 357/38 mod 66-1 revolver with the following numbers.

109K713 with 215X6 below that.

2. A 41 mag model 57 with the following numbers

14X74 and A4 below that. .

109K713 would be the serial number and = 1981.
The numbers for the model 57 are assembly numbers. Get the serial number from the underside on the grip frame. It will likely have a S or N prefix. If you have target grips you will need to remove them to see it.

Jim

dfoulkes · May 31, 2018, 11:28 PM

Thanks for your help on this Jim...

Took the grips off and found what you were looking for....

Ser. number is N648937

Thanks again!

laytonj1 · June 1, 2018, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dfoulkes

Took the grips off and found what you were looking for....

Ser. number is N648937

N6xxxxx ran from 1979 to 1980.

Jim

CajunBass · June 2, 2018, 05:56 AM

Smith & Wesson, Model 27-2, S/N N762XXX

laytonj1 · June 2, 2018, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CajunBass

Smith & Wesson, Model 27-2, S/N N762XXX

All of the N7xxxxx range ran during 1980.

Jim

dfoulkes · June 2, 2018, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laytonj1

N6xxxxx ran from 1979 to 1980.

Jim

Thanks for the info Jim!

KIKOMAN · June 2, 2018, 02:25 PM

Hey could I get some help with the year of my Pistol

38 Special...model 36.....86J833

Thank you....

KIKOMAN · June 2, 2018, 02:35 PM

Would anyone know the year of my Revolver...
Smith & Wesson
model 36
86J833

Thanks for the help

laytonj1 · June 3, 2018, 06:30 PM

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38 Special...model 36.....86J833

1971/72.

Jim

KIKOMAN · June 4, 2018, 09:05 AM

Thank you sir

NOVA_Shooter · June 7, 2018, 11:01 AM

Good morning everybody. I want to thank in advance everybody who is posting replies for people requesting year/dates for their firearm (especially since I'm asking). I'm not a collector or anything but am selling a S&W for a friend, otherwise I'd buy the book. Could someone give me an idea of a revolver with the serial number of 488xxx. If you have any info to pass that would be good, I don't even know the type so I can't look up specifics on line.

Anything you could pass on to help would be greatly appreciated.

laytonj1 · June 7, 2018, 10:50 PM

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a revolver with the serial number of 488xxx

S&W reused the same serial numbers across different models over the years. To get a date I would need to know what model it is.
What is it chambered in? 38 special, 38 S&W, 22, 357 etc.
Is it a 5 or 6 shot?
Is it a modern swing out cylinder or an older tilt barrel to load/unload?

Jim

NOVA_Shooter · June 8, 2018, 08:50 AM

This is .38 special. 6 shot. modern cylinder. The number 41971 is stamped on the crane (I think that's what it is called) and the number 488174 is stamped on the cylinder.

Here's a picture.

laytonj1 · June 8, 2018, 08:13 PM

Quote:

This is .38 special. 6 shot. modern cylinder. The number 41971 is stamped on the crane (I think that's what it is called) and the number 488174 is stamped on the cylinder.

Here's a picture.

Picture helps! It's a .38 Military & Police, Model of 1905, 4th Change. Serial number dates it to mid 1920's. It appears to be in really good condition.
The 42971 is an assembly number. While most manufacturers call it the crane, S&W calls it a yoke.

Jim

Nathan · June 8, 2018, 09:09 PM

Abn67##. 547

1k36##. 17-3

76k74##. 14-4

laytonj1 · June 9, 2018, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nathan

Abn67##. 547

1k36##. 17-3

76k74##. 14-4

ABN = 1983.
1K36xx = 1970.
76K = 1980.

Jim

NOVA_Shooter · June 9, 2018, 05:55 PM

Quote:

This is .38 special. 6 shot. modern cylinder. The number 41971 is stamped on the crane (I think that's what it is called) and the number 488174 is stamped on the cylinder.

Here's a picture.

Picture helps! It's a .38 Military & Police, Model of 1905, 4th Change. Serial number dates it to mid 1920's. It appears to be in really good condition.
The 42971 is an assembly number. While most manufacturers call it the crane, S&W calls it a yoke.

Jim

Thanks for the help. I am puzzled though. In searching the net a bit I'm not seeing any of that model with the finish this one has (from other photos I'm going to say this is parkerized).

Any thoughts?

franco45 · June 9, 2018, 06:47 PM

I just traded for a model 49. The serial number is 525xxx. Can anyone help me with the date of manufacture?

OleGunny · June 10, 2018, 06:03 PM

Model 28-2 Serial Number N5448##

laytonj1 · June 11, 2018, 07:41 PM

Quote:

I am puzzled though. In searching the net a bit I'm not seeing any of that model with the finish this one has (from other photos I'm going to say this is parkerized).

You know, I should have caught that too. I noticed the parkerized finish and lanyard loop which along with the grips makes it look like a WWII "Victory" model. So, there are two possibilities. It has been refinished or there is a V prefix with that serial number.
On the underside of the grip frame see if there is "V". It might be on the opposite side of the lanyard swivel from the serial numbers. If there is a V prefix then it's "Victory" model made around 1943/44 for the war effort.

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I just traded for a model 49. The serial number is 525xxx.

Serial numbers ran from 295000 in 1962 to 786544 in 1969.

Quote:

Model 28-2 Serial Number N5448##

The N5xxxxx range ran from 1978 to 1980.

Jim

May 31, 2018, 12:09 PM	#7779
dfoulkes Junior Member Join Date: May 30, 2018 Location: Nevada Posts: 3	Production dates desired I own two S & W hand guns and would like to find out what there productions dates are. 1. A 357/38 mod 66-1 revolver with the following numbers. 109K713 with 215X6 below that. 2. A 41 mag model 57 with the following numbers 14X74 and A4 below that. I know from reading numerous posts in this section that there is a publication showing numbers and dates but I plan on selling the S & W's that I have so I have no need to purchase the publication. So, any help on the productions dates for these two guns would be very much appreciated. Thanks for your help with this.

June 2, 2018, 05:56 AM	#7784
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,768	Smith & Wesson, Model 27-2, S/N N762XXX __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV)

June 2, 2018, 02:25 PM	#7787
KIKOMAN Junior Member Join Date: June 2, 2018 Posts: 3	Smith & Wesson Hey could I get some help with the year of my Pistol 38 Special...model 36.....86J833 Thank you.... Last edited by KIKOMAN; June 2, 2018 at 02:30 PM.

June 2, 2018, 02:35 PM	#7788
KIKOMAN Junior Member Join Date: June 2, 2018 Posts: 3	Smith & Wesson Would anyone know the year of my Revolver... Smith & Wesson model 36 86J833 Thanks for the help

June 4, 2018, 09:05 AM	#7790
KIKOMAN Junior Member Join Date: June 2, 2018 Posts: 3	Year Thank you sir

May 30, 2018, 11:07 AM	#7776
Mojave Member Join Date: June 11, 2011 Posts: 68	Scored a 686-4 CBJ2xxx. I'm going to guess 1995. Thanks!

May 30, 2018, 03:42 PM	#7778
Mcklain Junior Member Join Date: December 16, 2005 Location: Georgetown, Ky Posts: 4	Layton Thanks for the information. Mcklain

May 31, 2018, 11:28 PM	#7782
dfoulkes Junior Member Join Date: May 30, 2018 Location: Nevada Posts: 3	Thanks for your help on this Jim... Took the grips off and found what you were looking for.... Ser. number is N648937 Thanks again!

June 7, 2018, 11:01 AM	#7791
NOVA_Shooter Junior Member Join Date: June 6, 2018 Posts: 4	Good morning everybody. I want to thank in advance everybody who is posting replies for people requesting year/dates for their firearm (especially since I'm asking). I'm not a collector or anything but am selling a S&W for a friend, otherwise I'd buy the book. Could someone give me an idea of a revolver with the serial number of 488xxx. If you have any info to pass that would be good, I don't even know the type so I can't look up specifics on line. Anything you could pass on to help would be greatly appreciated.

June 8, 2018, 08:50 AM	#7793
NOVA_Shooter Junior Member Join Date: June 6, 2018 Posts: 4	This is .38 special. 6 shot. modern cylinder. The number 41971 is stamped on the crane (I think that's what it is called) and the number 488174 is stamped on the cylinder. Here's a picture.

June 8, 2018, 09:09 PM	#7795
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,334	Abn67##. 547 1k36##. 17-3 76k74##. 14-4

June 9, 2018, 06:47 PM	#7798
franco45 Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2010 Location: Toledo Ohio Posts: 474	I just traded for a model 49. The serial number is 525xxx. Can anyone help me with the date of manufacture?

June 10, 2018, 06:03 PM	#7799
OleGunny Junior Member Join Date: June 5, 2015 Posts: 1	Model 28-2 Serial Number N5448##