Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 49

cartman · March 12, 2009, 08:09 PM

Cartman, I think you have quoted an assembly number, not the serial number. Assembly numbers are often stamped on the frame under the crane, it was a number for keeping track of parts at the factory. The serial number should be on the underside of the grip frame, you may have to take off the grips to see it.

If it is a prewar K22 Outdoorsman then the serial number range is 632132 to 682419. If it is a prewar K22 Masterpiece then the serial number range is 682420 to 696952.
If it is a post war K22 Masterpiece then it should have a K prefix to the serial number.
If it is a post 1957 Model 17 it should have a K prefix or within the serial number and have model 17 stamped under the crane on the frame.

Thanks for the info but I took the grips off and has the same number stamped on the grips, and the cyclinder, I have enclosed a few photos with this post

laytonj1 · March 12, 2009, 08:14 PM

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Take the serial number off the bottom of the grip butt.

I guess it has been removed. There is no blueing on the butt and its not exactly flush with the bottom of the grips. They did a good job grinding it off though only numbers are in front of the chamber. MOD 10-5 on the frame connecting the barrel. 5617X on the chamber arm with QG-5 underneath the Q.

Unfortunately your gun now may have some legal issues with the serial number removed. The other numbers are assembly numbers and instector initials.
That said, 10-5's were made from 1962 to 1977.

Jim

laytonj1 · March 12, 2009, 08:16 PM

Cartman,

Turn the gun upside down. On the bottom of the grip frame is the serial number. "K" and some digits. If it's K42XXX that would place it in 1948.

Jim

cartman · March 12, 2009, 08:28 PM

Thanks, I have enclosed a few pictures and I looked again and the only numbers that are on the gun are on the bottom of the butt, the cyclinder, the grips, and the bottom of the barrel and all match the K42298. there is another number under the crane but I believe it may be a production number and it is 31336.
Thanks again for your help

tgsavell · March 12, 2009, 08:29 PM

Ok thanks, It is registered though I bought it from a gun dealer two days ago. He called it in with the background check. I thought I got a good deal on it though

I really appreciate the help. Ok took the grips off and found a c stamped on the handle.

AJP · March 12, 2009, 09:05 PM

I recently purchased my first S&W, a Model 60-11. I would appreciate some info on this model.

laytonj1 · March 12, 2009, 09:12 PM

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I recently purchased my first S&W, a Model 60-11. I would appreciate some info on this model.

It's a 38 special version made from 1996 to 1999. Need a serial number to date it any closer.

Jim

AJP · March 12, 2009, 09:34 PM

s/n CCF-5XXX

laytonj1 · March 12, 2009, 10:14 PM

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s/n CCF-5XXX

Late 1997.

Jim

AJP · March 12, 2009, 11:19 PM

Thank you Jim

gurn · March 13, 2009, 07:24 AM

Thanks for the help with the 38

Raguel3 · March 13, 2009, 01:45 PM

have mod 10-5 pinned recessed bbl,4 in, about 98% NRA cond.
no dings in wood grips either.
SER No: C691xxx
Anyone able to date this one? Its inherited,and not made exactly like my other Mod 10s(pinned bbl)
Thanks a bunch

laytonj1 · March 13, 2009, 03:50 PM

Quote:

SER No: C691xxx
Anyone able to date this one? Its inherited,and not made exactly like my other Mod 10s(pinned bbl)

1963/64.

Jim

4INCHSMITH · March 13, 2009, 04:50 PM

Model 19-3, pinned/recessed, 4 inch barrel
2K87xxx
Please and Thank you

laytonj1 · March 13, 2009, 05:00 PM

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Model 19-3, pinned/recessed, 4 inch barrel
2K87xxx

1972.

Jim

4INCHSMITH · March 13, 2009, 05:25 PM

Thank You! Especially for the quick response, I appreciate it.

tgsavell · March 13, 2009, 08:36 PM

Model 37 serial number 7079xx anyone know date of manufature?

Thanks

laytonj1 · March 13, 2009, 10:06 PM

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Model 37 serial number 7079xx anyone know date of manufature?

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

Jim

hiyabrad · March 15, 2009, 01:44 AM

Hi there,

If I may ask:

Model 28-2

N572679

Radagast · March 15, 2009, 07:45 AM

hiyabrad: 1978-1980. The model 28 was introduced as the Highway Patrolman in 1954, given the model number 28 in 1957 and continued in production until 1986. Your model should be have a pinned barrel and recessed cylinder, these were discontinued with the model 28-3 in 1982.

ysmcanx · March 18, 2009, 05:33 PM

Hello .... I would also love to have mine dated

model 15-3 serial #k929xxx

model 28 serial #s273xxx

Thanks in advance, this is a excellent forum

Todd

pendennis · March 18, 2009, 05:57 PM

Just purchased a nice Model 49.

Serial Number - ALW89xx

Thanks in advance.

laytonj1 · March 18, 2009, 07:47 PM

Quote:

model 15-3 serial #k929xxx

model 28 serial #s273xxx

model 15-3 serial #k929xxx = 1969.
model 28 serial #s273xxx = 1966/67.

Quote:

Just purchased a nice Model 49.

Serial Number - ALW89xx

~1986.

Jim

GSCEagle89 · March 18, 2009, 08:53 PM

Model 29-2 (My first 44 Mag!)

Serial # N6826xx

Thanks.

flatovercrest · March 18, 2009, 10:57 PM

Model 29-6
Serial number: BSK98XX
Thanks a lot guys!

March 12, 2009, 08:09 PM	#1201
cartman Member Join Date: January 25, 2009 Location: behind a rock in my back yard in Pennsylvania Posts: 20	Cartman, I think you have quoted an assembly number, not the serial number. Assembly numbers are often stamped on the frame under the crane, it was a number for keeping track of parts at the factory. The serial number should be on the underside of the grip frame, you may have to take off the grips to see it. If it is a prewar K22 Outdoorsman then the serial number range is 632132 to 682419. If it is a prewar K22 Masterpiece then the serial number range is 682420 to 696952. If it is a post war K22 Masterpiece then it should have a K prefix to the serial number. If it is a post 1957 Model 17 it should have a K prefix or within the serial number and have model 17 stamped under the crane on the frame. Thanks for the info but I took the grips off and has the same number stamped on the grips, and the cyclinder, I have enclosed a few photos with this post Last edited by Glenn E. Meyer; November 30, 2013 at 11:47 AM.

March 12, 2009, 08:28 PM	#1204
cartman Member Join Date: January 25, 2009 Location: behind a rock in my back yard in Pennsylvania Posts: 20	Thanks, I have enclosed a few pictures and I looked again and the only numbers that are on the gun are on the bottom of the butt, the cyclinder, the grips, and the bottom of the barrel and all match the K42298. there is another number under the crane but I believe it may be a production number and it is 31336. Thanks again for your help Last edited by Glenn E. Meyer; November 30, 2013 at 11:47 AM.

March 12, 2009, 09:05 PM	#1206
AJP Junior Member Join Date: March 2, 2009 Posts: 7	Help with a Model 60-11 I recently purchased my first S&W, a Model 60-11. I would appreciate some info on this model.

March 12, 2009, 09:34 PM	#1208
AJP Junior Member Join Date: March 2, 2009 Posts: 7	Mod 60-11 s/n CCF-5XXX

March 13, 2009, 07:24 AM	#1211
gurn Junior Member Join Date: March 10, 2009 Posts: 7	Thanks for the help Thanks for the help with the 38 Last edited by gurn; March 13, 2009 at 09:58 AM.

March 12, 2009, 08:16 PM	#1203
laytonj1 Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2005 Posts: 4,443	Cartman, Turn the gun upside down. On the bottom of the grip frame is the serial number. "K" and some digits. If it's K42XXX that would place it in 1948. Jim

March 12, 2009, 08:29 PM	#1205
tgsavell Junior Member Join Date: March 11, 2009 Posts: 13	Ok thanks, It is registered though I bought it from a gun dealer two days ago. He called it in with the background check. I thought I got a good deal on it though I really appreciate the help. Ok took the grips off and found a c stamped on the handle.

March 12, 2009, 11:19 PM	#1210
AJP Junior Member Join Date: March 2, 2009 Posts: 7	Thank you Jim

March 13, 2009, 01:45 PM	#1212
Raguel3 Junior Member Join Date: March 13, 2009 Posts: 1	Mod 10-5 round butt have mod 10-5 pinned recessed bbl,4 in, about 98% NRA cond. no dings in wood grips either. SER No: C691xxx Anyone able to date this one? Its inherited,and not made exactly like my other Mod 10s(pinned bbl) Thanks a bunch Last edited by Raguel3; March 13, 2009 at 01:48 PM. Reason: needed to subscribe to thread

March 13, 2009, 04:50 PM	#1214
4INCHSMITH Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 313	Model 19-3, pinned/recessed, 4 inch barrel 2K87xxx Please and Thank you

March 13, 2009, 05:25 PM	#1216
4INCHSMITH Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 313	Thank You! Especially for the quick response, I appreciate it.

March 13, 2009, 08:36 PM	#1217
tgsavell Junior Member Join Date: March 11, 2009 Posts: 13	Model 37 serial number 7079xx anyone know date of manufature? Thanks

March 15, 2009, 01:44 AM	#1219
hiyabrad Junior Member Join Date: May 8, 2006 Posts: 2	Hi there, If I may ask: Model 28-2 N572679

March 15, 2009, 07:45 AM	#1220
Radagast Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 2001 Posts: 449	hiyabrad: 1978-1980. The model 28 was introduced as the Highway Patrolman in 1954, given the model number 28 in 1957 and continued in production until 1986. Your model should be have a pinned barrel and recessed cylinder, these were discontinued with the model 28-3 in 1982.

March 18, 2009, 05:33 PM	#1221
ysmcanx Junior Member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Posts: 6	Hello .... I would also love to have mine dated model 15-3 serial #k929xxx model 28 serial #s273xxx Thanks in advance, this is a excellent forum Todd

March 18, 2009, 05:57 PM	#1222
pendennis Junior member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Posts: 572	Adding one more... Just purchased a nice Model 49. Serial Number - ALW89xx Thanks in advance.

March 18, 2009, 08:53 PM	#1224
GSCEagle89 Junior Member Join Date: March 11, 2009 Location: Warner Robins, GA Posts: 11	Model 29-2 (My first 44 Mag!) Serial # N6826xx Thanks.

March 18, 2009, 10:57 PM	#1225
flatovercrest Member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Posts: 42	Model 29-6 Serial number: BSK98XX Thanks a lot guys!

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