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Old March 4, 2017, 10:56 PM   #7451
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Serial number D239xxx
Serial numbers ran from D90001 in 1969 to D330000 in 1970.

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Old March 5, 2017, 01:34 AM   #7452
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I just got a sweet model 10 no dash for 425$ in really good condition! serial number is C 452xxx i think its from early 60s can anyone help?
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Old March 5, 2017, 10:55 AM   #7453
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serial number is C 452xxx i think its from early 60s
And you would be correct. 1960 to be exact.
SN's ran from C429741 to C474148 that year.

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Old March 6, 2017, 03:17 PM   #7454
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Thanks Jim!
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Old March 14, 2017, 11:25 AM   #7455
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S&W Hand Ejector

Howdy folks!

I recently bought two S&W revolvers (I have never owned any revolvers before).
I was hoping if someone can help me with some info on the revolvers like manu date/exact model. Will load up some pictures later.

The previous owner stated that these two revolvers were S&W Hand ejectors one 38-40 and the other was a 38.

Both guns are of a 5 screw version s/n are engraved on the bottom of their handles and cylinder. There is no letting in the s/n, on the barrel there's an engraving of "32 Winchester CTG"

1st gun s/n = 197xx
2nd gun s/n = 252xx

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Old March 14, 2017, 05:38 PM   #7456
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he previous owner stated that these two revolvers were S&W Hand ejectors one 38-40 and the other was a 38.

Both guns are of a 5 screw version s/n are engraved on the bottom of their handles and cylinder. There is no letting in the s/n, on the barrel there's an engraving of "32 Winchester CTG"

1st gun s/n = 197xx
2nd gun s/n = 252xx
If one is a 32 Win. then what is the chambering of the other? It should also be stamped on the side of the barrel. I assume both are 6 shot. Will need to know which gun has which serial number as S&W used the same serial numbers on different models.

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Old March 14, 2017, 09:10 PM   #7457
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Yes Jim, both are 6 shots and also both engraving of "32 Winchester CTG"

1st gun s/n = 197xx , has a patient date ending Dec 07.01
2nd gun s/n = 252xx , has a patient date ending Jul 07.03
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Old March 14, 2017, 10:27 PM   #7458
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It's puzzling that the previous owner thought one was a .38-40 and the other was a .38 since they are clearly both .32-20 M&P (fixed sight) revolvers.
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Old March 14, 2017, 10:47 PM   #7459
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Thanks Mal H, for helping me.
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Old March 14, 2017, 10:53 PM   #7460
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I removed some of the data from my post. I think I was looking at the wrong info. The more I looked at it, the more I think they might both be Model of 1905 revolvers.

Someone with the Standard Catalog (Supica & Nahas) reference will soon be along.
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Old March 15, 2017, 04:26 PM   #7461
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Yes Jim, both are 6 shots and also both engraving of "32 Winchester CTG"

1st gun s/n = 197xx , has a patient date ending Dec 07.01
2nd gun s/n = 252xx , has a patient date ending Jul 07.03
1st gun is a .32-20 Hand Ejector model of 1905. Serial numbers ran from 18126 in 1905 to 22426 in 1906.
2nd gun is same model but a "1st Change". Serial numbers ran from 22427 in 1906 to 33500 in 1909.

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Old March 15, 2017, 07:19 PM   #7462
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Thanks a bunch Jim and Mal H, I really appreciate it.
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Old March 21, 2017, 01:21 AM   #7463
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Any help with the following would be appreciated.

640-1 serial CDW42xx .357 mag
657-3 serial BPW65xx .41 mag

Thanx!
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Old March 21, 2017, 10:10 AM   #7464
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640-1 serial CDW42xx .357 mag
657-3 serial BPW65xx .41 mag
CDW = early 2000.
BPW = 1994.

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Old March 21, 2017, 08:13 PM   #7465
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How about a couple S&W model 36 Chiefs?

2991XX
2J11XX

Thanks

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Old March 22, 2017, 01:21 AM   #7466
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thank you Jim!
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Old March 22, 2017, 05:45 PM   #7467
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2991XX
2J11XX
2991XX = 1962.
2J11XX = 1971.

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Old March 23, 2017, 01:42 AM   #7468
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Thanks much Jim, the 2J one was a scratcher more so than the other.

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Old March 24, 2017, 10:15 AM   #7469
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smith and wesson 27-2
s# N214351

Please and thank you.
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Old March 24, 2017, 11:26 AM   #7470
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The N2xxxxx numbers ran from 1974 to 1977. Your's would likely be 1974.

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Old March 27, 2017, 01:38 AM   #7471
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Jim, On the 2991xx, the 36 (model) is stamped on the fore strap. What's interesting is you can see the 6 has been stamped over a 2 and to the right of that you can see a - something was ground off. Would it be a good assumption considering the change from the model 32 I frame (improved) to the 36 that there was an overlap and some 32's were re-stamped 36?

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Old March 27, 2017, 07:06 PM   #7472
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On the 2991xx, the 36 (model) is stamped on the fore strap. What's interesting is you can see the 6 has been stamped over a 2 and to the right of that you can see a - something was ground off. Would it be a good assumption considering the change from the model 32 I frame (improved) to the 36 that there was an overlap and some 32's were re-stamped 36?
The serial number is too high for a model 32. Could you post or email some pictures?

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Old March 28, 2017, 10:29 AM   #7473
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Jim, Here's about the best picture I can come up with. It's hard to see with just a picture, but it clearly is a 6 restamped over a 2. To the right of that you can see the remains of a dash something that was ground off. I think this was a case of either a miss stamp or a left over 32 frame restamped. Just an oddity, and I have no doubt it was done at Smith & Wesson vs later...



Here's what it looks like with the 2 drawn in.



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Old March 28, 2017, 11:10 AM   #7474
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Hello! I have a minty 15-4 Masterpiece SN K3994xx. Any idea of the year of making? Also I know you don't usually but is this generally worth $500, $1000 etc. Highest Regards and thanks.
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Old March 29, 2017, 01:22 PM   #7475
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I believe you are looking at a 1960 birthdate with that serial number. Value wise I would look at Gunbroker and see what they are going for there. It's usually a good indication and don't just look at asking, look or monitor a few to see what they eventually sell for. I'd say your looking more at the $500 end than the $1000.
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