Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 231

meat_cop · October 23, 2012, 07:40 PM

Thank you, Jim.
It's a 5 shot revolver so it must be the Chief's Special. Thanks again

3rdDragoon · October 24, 2012, 06:04 AM

I just picked up a fantastic M66 .357 4 - inch

4K17608

As far as I can tell it is a 'no dash' early model 66.

Cheers!

laytonj1 · October 24, 2012, 06:28 PM

Quote:

4K17608

1973.

Jim

mizzoujohn · October 24, 2012, 07:15 PM

Hey all, here is the 1909 that Jim so kindly looked up for me:
Attachment 84428
Attachment 84429

Thanks,
John

3rdDragoon · October 25, 2012, 10:43 PM

Thanks Jim

Attachment 84436

Hope the photo worked.

MK1MICAH · October 26, 2012, 09:52 AM

Hey guys
I have the same old story. My Grandfather recently passed away and I now have his old revolver and I am having one hell of a time finding some parts for it as I am lost trying to locate model and year make.

has a round set of grips, it is full size last patent date DEC 29 14
the # on the butt and under the barrel match 297xxx inside the yoke and cil arm both are stamped 4515. Ill try to up load some pictures later any idea of model,year and value of this. Id like to carry it with me hunting becuase thats what he'd want.
Thanks
Micah

MK1MICAH · October 26, 2012, 10:44 AM

.38 SMITH & WESSON CTG

laytonj1 · October 26, 2012, 12:08 PM

Quote:

the # on the butt and under the barrel match 297xxx

.38 Military & Police Model of 1905, 4th Change.
The serial number dates it to around 1920.

Parts will not be easy to find short of buying damaged/worn guns for parts from that era (pre WWII).

S&W made allot of them so value is not real high, maybe $400.

BTW, S&W still makes that gun today (updated of course) as the model 10.

Jim

wrecker57 · October 27, 2012, 10:03 PM

I couldn't make it through all 144 posts but this looks like the place to be.
First, thanks for the knowledge and my humble offerings wish the best to all.

Just purchased a model 37 that's in really nice shape but I can't find a source other than this one that can tell me what year it is.( besides S&W and a $50. donation.)

serial# BAF09XX

Thank you laytonj1

laytonj1 · October 28, 2012, 03:58 PM

Quote:

serial# BAF09XX

1988.

Jim

wrecker57 · October 28, 2012, 06:17 PM

Thanks Jim,

Keith

micromontenegro · October 29, 2012, 08:31 AM

Hi Jim! Would you be so kind as to look up 3K62602? It is a 14-3, and I think it was born circa 1971-72.

Thanks a lot in advance,

Santiago

laytonj1 · October 29, 2012, 05:05 PM

Quote:

3K62602? It is a 14-3, and I think it was born circa 1971-72.

You're right, 1972.

Jim

Motownstan · October 29, 2012, 06:24 PM

I know it's not very old, but I'm loving my new to me M-317 (lock free). What would be the date for LGT 31**

thanks - Stan

laytonj1 · October 29, 2012, 07:47 PM

Quote:

LGT 31**

Book only covers up to 2004.
S&W customer service will give you the DOB of your gun free over the phone.

Jim

BDA · October 29, 2012, 10:03 PM

I found out my grandmother has an older Smith and Wesson double action revolver. The S/N, or least what I think the is the S/N on the bottom of the butt, is 120XXX. The hammer (exposed) and trigger have an almost blued finish while the rest looks like a nickel type finish. It has a trigger guard. The last patent date listed on the barrel is Jan 3, 1982. Any help on the age and model would be appreciated. I'd like to get a rough value in order to buy it for a fair price and keep it in the family.

Thanks!

micromontenegro · October 30, 2012, 07:07 AM

Thanks again, Jim!

rebs · October 30, 2012, 09:36 AM

Does anyone have info on a S&W model 37 airweight serial number AFF94XX
I think some had aluminum cylinder and then later on had a steel cylinder. I would like to know which this one has, I am looking at it for sale and don't have access to it to check myself.
I would appreciate any info you guys could give me.

laytonj1 · October 30, 2012, 07:02 PM

Quote:

S&W model 37 airweight serial number AFF94XX

Yours was made in 1984.
The aluminum cylindered models ended in 1954.

Jim

rebs · October 30, 2012, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Yours was made in 1984.
The aluminum cylindered models ended in 1954.

Jim

Jim
Thank you for the information I appreciate it.

Elmer · October 30, 2012, 08:05 PM

Quote:

I know it's not very old, but I'm loving my new to me M-317 (lock free). What would be the date for LGT 31**

thanks - Stan

Quote:

Book only covers up to 2004.
S&W customer service will give you the DOB of your gun free over the phone.

Jim

Jim, if his gun is a no-lock, I believe it will be pre 2002.

Stan, I don't have my book handy, but given where your serial number is in relation to mine, yours is probably 1998 or so.

laytonj1 · October 30, 2012, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Jim, if his gun is a no-lock, I believe it will be pre 2002.

Well, you're right!
I went back and looked under the model 317 listings itself rather than the serial number listing and it shows some "LGT" prefix guns being made in 1997.

Just an FYI, but S&W has been offering some "no lock" J frame models for the last couple years, which is what I assumed this was.

Of course, you know what they say about assuming...

Jim

KSBOWKILL · October 31, 2012, 12:28 PM

What year was my S&W model 10-6 .38 special made and what's the value? I just bought it and it's in great shape. Is +P safe? #C974xxx. Thanks

laytonj1 · October 31, 2012, 06:25 PM

Quote:

#C974xxx

1967.
$300 to $450 depending on condition and +P safe.

Jim

BDA · October 31, 2012, 08:57 PM

Any thoughts on mine? Is there any more info you would need? Thanks!

October 24, 2012, 07:15 PM	#5754
mizzoujohn Junior Member Join Date: September 3, 2012 Posts: 4	Hey all, here is the 1909 that Jim so kindly looked up for me: Attachment 84428 Attachment 84429 Thanks, John Last edited by Glenn E. Meyer; November 30, 2013 at 11:47 AM.

October 25, 2012, 10:43 PM	#5755
3rdDragoon Member Join Date: February 20, 2010 Location: Western Victoria Posts: 63	Thanks Jim Attachment 84436 Hope the photo worked. Last edited by Glenn E. Meyer; November 30, 2013 at 11:47 AM.

October 29, 2012, 08:31 AM	#5762
micromontenegro Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2010 Posts: 665	14-3 Hi Jim! Would you be so kind as to look up 3K62602? It is a 14-3, and I think it was born circa 1971-72. Thanks a lot in advance, Santiago Last edited by micromontenegro; October 29, 2012 at 08:40 AM.

October 29, 2012, 10:03 PM	#5766
BDA Junior Member Join Date: October 29, 2012 Posts: 5	Grannies got a gun I found out my grandmother has an older Smith and Wesson double action revolver. The S/N, or least what I think the is the S/N on the bottom of the butt, is 120XXX. The hammer (exposed) and trigger have an almost blued finish while the rest looks like a nickel type finish. It has a trigger guard. The last patent date listed on the barrel is Jan 3, 1982. Any help on the age and model would be appreciated. I'd like to get a rough value in order to buy it for a fair price and keep it in the family. Thanks!

October 31, 2012, 12:28 PM	#5773
KSBOWKILL Junior Member Join Date: October 31, 2012 Posts: 1	S&W model 10-6 .38 special DOB and value? What year was my S&W model 10-6 .38 special made and what's the value? I just bought it and it's in great shape. Is +P safe? #C974xxx. Thanks

October 23, 2012, 07:40 PM	#5751
meat_cop Junior Member Join Date: October 22, 2012 Posts: 2	Thank you, Jim. It's a 5 shot revolver so it must be the Chief's Special. Thanks again

October 24, 2012, 06:04 AM	#5752
3rdDragoon Member Join Date: February 20, 2010 Location: Western Victoria Posts: 63	I just picked up a fantastic M66 .357 4 - inch 4K17608 As far as I can tell it is a 'no dash' early model 66. Cheers!

October 26, 2012, 09:52 AM	#5756
MK1MICAH Junior Member Join Date: October 26, 2012 Location: ORLANDO FL Posts: 2	Hey guys I have the same old story. My Grandfather recently passed away and I now have his old revolver and I am having one hell of a time finding some parts for it as I am lost trying to locate model and year make. has a round set of grips, it is full size last patent date DEC 29 14 the # on the butt and under the barrel match 297xxx inside the yoke and cil arm both are stamped 4515. Ill try to up load some pictures later any idea of model,year and value of this. Id like to carry it with me hunting becuase thats what he'd want. Thanks Micah

October 26, 2012, 10:44 AM	#5757
MK1MICAH Junior Member Join Date: October 26, 2012 Location: ORLANDO FL Posts: 2	.38 SMITH & WESSON CTG

October 27, 2012, 10:03 PM	#5759
wrecker57 Junior Member Join Date: October 27, 2012 Location: Middle TN Posts: 5	I couldn't make it through all 144 posts but this looks like the place to be. First, thanks for the knowledge and my humble offerings wish the best to all. Just purchased a model 37 that's in really nice shape but I can't find a source other than this one that can tell me what year it is.( besides S&W and a $50. donation.) serial# BAF09XX Thank you laytonj1

October 28, 2012, 06:17 PM	#5761
wrecker57 Junior Member Join Date: October 27, 2012 Location: Middle TN Posts: 5	Thanks Jim, Keith

October 29, 2012, 06:24 PM	#5764
Motownstan Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 226	I know it's not very old, but I'm loving my new to me M-317 (lock free). What would be the date for LGT 31** thanks - Stan

October 30, 2012, 07:07 AM	#5767
micromontenegro Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2010 Posts: 665	Thanks again, Jim!

October 30, 2012, 09:36 AM	#5768
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	Does anyone have info on a S&W model 37 airweight serial number AFF94XX I think some had aluminum cylinder and then later on had a steel cylinder. I would like to know which this one has, I am looking at it for sale and don't have access to it to check myself. I would appreciate any info you guys could give me.

October 31, 2012, 08:57 PM	#5775
BDA Junior Member Join Date: October 29, 2012 Posts: 5	Any thoughts on mine? Is there any more info you would need? Thanks!

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