Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 2

postal1911 · February 25, 2008, 12:34 AM

my serial number is IMTOOCHEAPTOBUYTHEBOOK

mike5 · February 25, 2008, 10:09 AM

Where is a good place to order the book?

Tom

carguychris · February 25, 2008, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Where is a good place to order the book?

It's in wide circulation. As the old Madison Avenue tagline goes, you can find is anywhere that quality new books are sold.

Amazon.com has it; almost anytime I look up any book about guns, it comes up in the "Buyers who bought this book also bought..." section, even though I already bought it from them.

My local Borders seemingly always has at least one copy in stock. All my local gun stores have it. You will NOT have trouble finding it.

novaDAK · February 25, 2008, 09:34 PM

Quote:

my serial number is IMTOOCHEAPTOBUYTHEBOOK

Or in my case, I only own one Smith, and wanted to know the year so I wouldn't shoot +P in an older gun and wear it out, and came to a FREE forum, to seek FREE advice from fellow gun owners who know more about Smiths than I do

postal1911 · February 26, 2008, 12:50 AM

i know...just havin alittle fun

novaDAK · February 27, 2008, 05:20 PM

yeah it did make me laugh a bit

BlindViper · February 27, 2008, 06:41 PM

Could some look up a serial number for me?
Model 29-2 N7250xx

weedpindle · March 3, 2008, 11:50 AM

I have one S&W .38, it's old, and if it's too old to shoot modern ammo can anybody advise. Year of manufacture unknown.
Thanks

404xxx

carguychris · March 3, 2008, 01:11 PM

Quote:

I have one S&W .38, it's old, and if it's too old to shoot modern ammo can anybody advise. Year of manufacture unknown.
Thanks

404xxx

If it's pre-model-numbered (i.e. there's no model number on the yoke frame), it's pre-1958 and .38Spl+P ammo is not recommended per the S&W "Revolvers - Modern Style" manual.

IIRC most knowledgeable folks recommend low-pressure loads for old .38S&W top-break revolvers to prevent premature wear. Reloading manuals often specify "Top Break" loads with less powder than the regular loads.

S&W made .38 caliber revolvers in several .38 calibers, 4 Hand Ejector frame sizes (I, J, K, & N), and a number of top-break configurations. An "old S&W .38" is too vague to get more specific about your particular gun. For a more comprehensive answer, please post some more info, including whether it's chambered in .38Spl, .38S&W, or .38 Long Colt.

adams551 · March 4, 2008, 11:18 PM

I am so sorry for another hijacking post here but I've been trying for 2 days to find some info on the only gun I possess. I know of the Smith & Wesson Handbook but could never justify the $35.00 for my single question. I have a S&W .357 65-I that my father gave to me. The serial number is 1D15xxx. I am only really interested in knowing roughly when it was made. I grew up shooting with it and am simply curious about it's age. I'm guessing early 80's but really have no idea.

I apologize again and thanks for any info.

Brent

Tamara · March 5, 2008, 09:25 AM

Your Model 65-1 was made in 1976-77.

bluetopper · March 5, 2008, 11:16 AM

Check out the sticky on the revolver page on the Smith & Wesson forum.

senior · March 5, 2008, 12:03 PM

Untill i can find and purchase that s-w blue book might i get dates on my two revolvers? S-w 64-8 serial #dax9xxx, and an older s-w classic i beleive, model 60, no dash serial #655109? thank you

senior · March 5, 2008, 12:12 PM

after asking for manufacture date on my 64-8 i saw the note saying where to locate date on blue box, thanks

sarge83 · March 5, 2008, 02:03 PM

Hey I have a couple I could use help on:

S&W M-19 .357's

Other is M19-3 6K502**

One is a M19-4 2K593**

thanks!

Tamara · March 5, 2008, 03:20 PM

1974 and 1972, respectively. Wondering about that "-4", though...

07m3 · March 6, 2008, 01:43 PM

hello. I put a deposit on a S&W model 36 yesterday. The condition is close to perfect. My question is it has SN# J803XXX . Can anyone please tell me what year & anything they might know ... Thank You Very Much In Advance....

07m3 · March 6, 2008, 01:45 PM

Forgot to mention.. .38 cal. Blue frame, fixed sights. thanks

gunhappy · March 6, 2008, 03:02 PM

s&w m64-2 sn: 1d400xx

Please and thank you!!

Tamara · March 6, 2008, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 07m3

My question is it has SN# J803XXX

1981

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunhappy

s&w m64-2 sn: 1d400xx

1978-79

gunhappy · March 6, 2008, 03:14 PM

for the quick response Tamara...

Tamara · March 6, 2008, 03:18 PM

You're very welcome.

07m3 · March 6, 2008, 03:42 PM

thank you for the VERY quick response. This will be my first S&W purchase, if i do eventually pick another S&W up i will p/u the book !! thanks

JusticeForAll · March 9, 2008, 01:24 AM

Hello everyone!

My father just gave me my first handgun to use for protection of my first home. However it is an older model (198x) and I am trying to determine if I can use a +p round in it.

Its a S&W Air weight Bodyguard .38 spl.
Serial Number is BBT9xxx

Can someone tell date it for me, and possibly tell me if it would be dangerous/damaging to the firearm to use a +p round?

conrad carter · March 9, 2008, 02:49 AM

it's too bad s&w sn aren't readily available.

February 25, 2008, 12:34 AM	#26
postal1911 Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2004 Location: washington Posts: 263	serial # my serial number is IMTOOCHEAPTOBUYTHEBOOK

February 25, 2008, 10:09 AM	#27
mike5 Junior Member Join Date: January 13, 2008 Posts: 6	Serial # Book Where is a good place to order the book? Tom

March 5, 2008, 09:25 AM	#36
Tamara Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 11, 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 16,002	Your Model 65-1 was made in 1976-77. __________________ MOLON LABE! 2% Unobtainium, 98% Hypetanium. The Arms Room: An Online Museum.

March 5, 2008, 12:03 PM	#38
senior Member In Memoriam Join Date: May 2, 2005 Posts: 334	s-w manufacture date Untill i can find and purchase that s-w blue book might i get dates on my two revolvers? S-w 64-8 serial #dax9xxx, and an older s-w classic i beleive, model 60, no dash serial #655109? thank you

March 5, 2008, 12:12 PM	#39
senior Member In Memoriam Join Date: May 2, 2005 Posts: 334	date after asking for manufacture date on my 64-8 i saw the note saying where to locate date on blue box, thanks

February 26, 2008, 12:50 AM	#30
postal1911 Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2004 Location: washington Posts: 263	i know...just havin alittle fun

February 27, 2008, 05:20 PM	#31
novaDAK Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2006 Posts: 312	yeah it did make me laugh a bit

February 27, 2008, 06:41 PM	#32
BlindViper Junior Member Join Date: February 27, 2008 Posts: 1	Could some look up a serial number for me? Model 29-2 N7250xx

March 3, 2008, 11:50 AM	#33
weedpindle Junior Member Join Date: March 3, 2008 Posts: 1	I have one S&W .38, it's old, and if it's too old to shoot modern ammo can anybody advise. Year of manufacture unknown. Thanks 404xxx

March 4, 2008, 11:18 PM	#35
adams551 Junior Member Join Date: March 4, 2008 Posts: 1	I am so sorry for another hijacking post here but I've been trying for 2 days to find some info on the only gun I possess. I know of the Smith & Wesson Handbook but could never justify the $35.00 for my single question. I have a S&W .357 65-I that my father gave to me. The serial number is 1D15xxx. I am only really interested in knowing roughly when it was made. I grew up shooting with it and am simply curious about it's age. I'm guessing early 80's but really have no idea. I apologize again and thanks for any info. Brent

March 5, 2008, 11:16 AM	#37
bluetopper Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2005 Location: Northeast TX Posts: 1,201	Check out the sticky on the revolver page on the Smith & Wesson forum.

March 5, 2008, 02:03 PM	#40
sarge83 Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2000 Posts: 426	Hey I have a couple I could use help on: S&W M-19 .357's Other is M19-3 6K502 One is a M19-4 2K593 thanks!

March 5, 2008, 03:20 PM	#41
Tamara Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 11, 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 16,002	1974 and 1972, respectively. Wondering about that "-4", though... __________________ MOLON LABE! 2% Unobtainium, 98% Hypetanium. The Arms Room: An Online Museum.

March 6, 2008, 01:43 PM	#42
07m3 Junior Member Join Date: March 6, 2008 Posts: 3	hello. I put a deposit on a S&W model 36 yesterday. The condition is close to perfect. My question is it has SN# J803XXX . Can anyone please tell me what year & anything they might know ... Thank You Very Much In Advance....

March 6, 2008, 01:45 PM	#43
07m3 Junior Member Join Date: March 6, 2008 Posts: 3	Forgot to mention.. .38 cal. Blue frame, fixed sights. thanks

March 6, 2008, 03:02 PM	#44
gunhappy Member Join Date: September 10, 2004 Posts: 84	ok...me too please!! s&w m64-2 sn: 1d400xx Please and thank you!!

March 6, 2008, 03:14 PM	#46
gunhappy Member Join Date: September 10, 2004 Posts: 84	thank you for the quick response Tamara...

March 6, 2008, 03:18 PM	#47
Tamara Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 11, 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 16,002	You're very welcome. __________________ MOLON LABE! 2% Unobtainium, 98% Hypetanium. The Arms Room: An Online Museum.

March 6, 2008, 03:42 PM	#48
07m3 Junior Member Join Date: March 6, 2008 Posts: 3	thank you for the VERY quick response. This will be my first S&W purchase, if i do eventually pick another S&W up i will p/u the book !! thanks

March 9, 2008, 01:24 AM	#49
JusticeForAll Junior Member Join Date: March 9, 2008 Posts: 3	Hello everyone! My father just gave me my first handgun to use for protection of my first home. However it is an older model (198x) and I am trying to determine if I can use a +p round in it. Its a S&W Air weight Bodyguard .38 spl. Serial Number is BBT9xxx Can someone tell date it for me, and possibly tell me if it would be dangerous/damaging to the firearm to use a +p round?

March 9, 2008, 02:49 AM	#50
conrad carter Member Join Date: November 30, 2007 Posts: 30	i'm impressed it's too bad s&w sn aren't readily available. Last edited by conrad carter; March 11, 2008 at 02:18 AM.

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