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February 7, 2020, 07:43 PM | #8126 |
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Jim, I just got a nickel model 29-2 four inch, serial number N6239xx . . . date please! Thanks a bunch.
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February 7, 2020, 08:47 PM | #8127 |
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February 7, 2020, 11:15 PM | #8128 |
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I totally agree, thanks again!
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February 11, 2020, 12:19 PM | #8129 |
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Pre model 28 ?
I have what I believe may be a pre model 28. The serial number is 23XXX with a small number 6 slightly above and in front of the first number 2 in the serial number. ANY HELP would be greatly appreciated.
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February 11, 2020, 12:24 PM | #8130 |
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Is that the number on the bottom of the gun butt?
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February 12, 2020, 01:27 PM | #8131 |
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Pre model 28
S 1048XX Is stamped on the frame under the grips. Sorry about that.
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February 12, 2020, 02:26 PM | #8132 |
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That is the serial number. S&W did not used to put the true serial number under the yoke, that is an "assembly number" to keep parts together before the gun is finished.
They later went to putting the serial number under the yoke because so many of the guns were getting target grips that covered the butt. Your Highway Patrolman was probably made in 1954, maybe very early 1955. |
February 12, 2020, 06:34 PM | #8133 |
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Pre model 28
Thank you very much Jim for taking the time to help me out. Would this hand gun be considered a PRE- model 28?
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February 13, 2020, 09:22 AM | #8134 |
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Yes, but you have to realize that is a collectors' made up term.
Nobody went in a store in 1954 and asked for a Pre-28, they didn't know numbers would be assigned in a couple of years, they looked at a Highway Patrolman. |
February 13, 2020, 07:33 PM | #8135 |
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Ok, I understand what you mean. I thank you again for your help, I really do appreciate it. Gary
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February 18, 2020, 12:10 PM | #8136 |
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Question since i know someone can tell me here
Have a s&w .38 model 38 wanting to know when made serial# AHH6***, that number is the one on the bottom of the grip on the frame Last edited by Misterwander; February 19, 2020 at 10:51 AM. |
February 19, 2020, 08:39 PM | #8137 |
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February 20, 2020, 04:50 AM | #8138 |
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That makes no sense Jim, not saying your wrong, but I got it from a great great aunt after she passed away se didnt but any guns but the her husband did he died in the late 60s and along with it was a nuther s&w .38 that my dad got, how would it be a 85/86 model when he got it before he died lol thats confusing I'll have to talk to my dad to see if he knows
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February 20, 2020, 05:54 PM | #8139 |
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Hey Jim with tha age of that .38 can I use +p in it, I'm thinking it should be fine with that model but figured get a second opinion
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February 20, 2020, 07:05 PM | #8140 | |
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Had the gun been made between 1969 to 1983 it would have a "J" in the serial number and prior to 1969 it would be numbers only. And yes, since the gun is all steel you can use +P. Jim |
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February 20, 2020, 08:33 PM | #8141 |
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Ok thank you Jim, for all the info and it just confused me of how it ended up in my aunt's hand after he died, you where a big help and I'll check the guy my dad got to see what numbers it has
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February 22, 2020, 10:35 PM | #8142 |
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I'm a first time "poster", and hope I'm following the rules. I have a .38 (chief?) special, with a serial number: 54902 on the bottom of the gun butt. I contacted S&W, customer service told me that the only info they have is that the gun was manufactured between 1902 and 1905. Sounds improbable to me. Took it to a gun shop and was told that it was pre 1964. I have pics shared at:
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0KIN...f6iPOOfmUU8Muw Can someone help me identify what I have here and approx. value? It was given to me close to 30 years ago and have never fired it. Thanks. |
February 23, 2020, 03:44 PM | #8143 | |
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I think the confusion on your gun is because it is a rather scarce model. What you have is .38 Chiefs Special Target. When S&W began using model numbers around 1957 that model became the model 50. As S&W never cataloged the model 50 many were marked as 36 or 36-1. Only about 2000 were made thru the years and very few of them with nickel finish. There are so few of them in nickel that I could not give you a value but it would be high. Register over on the smith-wessonforum.com , post pictures and the collectors could give you more info. Jim Last edited by laytonj1; February 23, 2020 at 03:57 PM. |
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February 23, 2020, 09:49 PM | #8144 |
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Thanks Jim, much appreciated. I think I'll hold off on firing it at the range. I'll post on the forum and see what comes up. Cheers!
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March 4, 2020, 08:14 PM | #8145 |
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Hi. I have a newish 686. Wondering if anyone can help with a year ect. The serial number is CJJ82XX
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March 10, 2020, 02:50 PM | #8146 |
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Can anyone give me info on my revolver?
.357 Mod 19-4 sn: 44K5XXX Any info would be greatly appreciated. |
March 11, 2020, 06:22 PM | #8147 |
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I would like to get a date of manufacture for a S&W MP 4th change. Serial 549XXX
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March 15, 2020, 01:33 PM | #8149 |
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Have a few to look up for a friend:
Model 29 N8981xx Model 66 AET 59xx Model 19 144k7xx Model 629 DAK 6 1xx Thanks! |
March 16, 2020, 09:23 PM | #8150 |
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