Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 303

laytonj1 · July 31, 2017, 06:35 PM

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S&W Army 1917 45 revoler DOB
Serial number 51xxx.

Serial numbers ran from 1 to 169959 from Sept. 1917 to Jan 1919.

Jim

2tall4economy · August 27, 2017, 06:43 PM

I've got a S&W 500 short barrel revolver, serial CJT8xxx

Let me know if you'd be so kind

Mojave · August 27, 2017, 10:41 PM

Just picked up a S&W 19-3, 7K41XXX, I would think mid 70's. Thanks!

laytonj1 · August 28, 2017, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 2tall4economy

I've got a S&W 500 short barrel revolver, serial CJT8xxx

Let me know if you'd be so kind

My book only covers up to 2004. Yours was made after that. If you contact S&W customer service they will give you the DOB over the phone.

Jim

laytonj1 · August 28, 2017, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mojave

Just picked up a S&W 19-3, 7K41XXX, I would think mid 70's. Thanks!

1975.

Jim

2tall4economy · August 28, 2017, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by laytonj1

My book only covers up to 2004. Yours was made after that. If you contact S&W customer service they will give you the DOB over the phone.

Jim

thanks and thanks!

Mojave · August 29, 2017, 10:10 AM

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1975
Jim

Thanks again! We appreciate all the look-ups you do.

Ibmikey · September 2, 2017, 06:07 PM

I received a Model 66-2 S/N 157K705 as a gift today, would anyone have access to manufacture dates ?

Tuco the Ugly · September 5, 2017, 09:17 AM

I have three S&Ws that I would like to know the "born on" date for: One is a Model 27 with 6" barrel - N4784XX. Another is a mint-ish safe queen Model 27 with 8 38" barrel (bought it many years back as "unfired", but it has a light ring around the cylinder) - N1847XX, and the last one is another safe queen (and pretty sure this one has not been fired - absolutely mint) Model 19-4, with 4" barrel - 40K90XX. I 'think' the 8 3/8 one is around 1973, and the 4" is 1979. Curious to know if I am right on the age of the two I think I know, and the age on the other one. Thanks.

laytonj1 · September 5, 2017, 09:41 PM

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Model 66-2 S/N 157K705

1982.

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One is a Model 27 with 6" barrel - N4784XX.

N400000's ran from 1977 to 1978.

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N1847XX

1973.

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Model 19-4, with 4" barrel - 40K90XX.

Serial numbers ran from 25K0001 in 1978 to 56K9999 in 1979.

Jim

Tuco the Ugly · September 5, 2017, 11:37 PM

Thanks, LaytonJ1.

Junkie · September 7, 2017, 03:15 PM

I'm looking at a 39 and trying to determine if it's C&R. Can anyone tell me the serial range for 1967? Is there info down to the month level?

laytonj1 · September 7, 2017, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Junkie

I'm looking at a 39 and trying to determine if it's C&R. Can anyone tell me the serial range for 1967? Is there info down to the month level?

The Standard Catalog of S&W shows little data for semi autos prior to 1970. Best guess would be in or around the 70000 range. Problem is, they were not shipped in the same order made. Only a letter from S&W will provide you with an actual ship date (which you would likely need to prove C&R). You can try asking the question on the semi auto section of the S&W forum. Maybe someone with a factory lettered 39 with a ship date in early 1967 could give you a serial number.

Jim

Junkie · September 8, 2017, 12:24 PM

Oops, I missed that this was revolvers. Sorry about that.

So it's ship date that matters, not manufacture date?

laytonj1 · September 8, 2017, 02:32 PM

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So it's ship date that matters, not manufacture date?

I'm no expert on the rules for C&R, but, in this case the manufacture date is important as it must be at least 50 years old. That said, if the ship date was 1 Sept 1967 then the manufacture date would have to be 1 Sept 1967 or earlier.

Jim

ch47gunner · September 9, 2017, 03:02 PM

Recently picked up a S&W Model 18-3, serial #8K311XX. Good condition w/ some holster wear.
Would really appreciate a ship date on this old .22 revolver.

Thanks,
Bruce

laytonj1 · September 10, 2017, 05:42 PM

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Recently picked up a S&W Model 18-3, serial #8K311XX.

1975.

Jim

Poltergeist · September 10, 2017, 11:10 PM

Got this from a friend as a thanks for my service.. Any idea on DOB? S/N is V116XXX...

laytonj1 · September 11, 2017, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Poltergeist

Got this from a friend as a thanks for my service.. Any idea on DOB? S/N is V116XXX...

It's a WWII "Victory" model. Serial number dates it to 1942/43. The U.S. Navy markings greatly increase it's value.

Jim

Poltergeist · September 12, 2017, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by laytonj1

It's a WWII "Victory" model. Serial number dates it to 1942/43. The U.S. Navy markings greatly increase it's value.

Jim

Wow and thank you Jim.. I never would have thought that it was that old as it looks as though it was never or rarely fired and handled. No wear on the bluing or anywhere else.. It is an amazing gun that I thought was a replica. So again, thank you very much. As I am unfamiliar with this one, what is the best way to determine value? I really have no intention of selling, but would just like to have an idea.

Snyper438 · September 14, 2017, 11:18 AM

Model 36 38 S&W SPL 2". Serial 843XXX (no letter in front)

Henry Weber · September 14, 2017, 04:03 PM

I have a chiefs Special model 60 Stainless. See#R2104XX.
Year of Manufacture and is it safe for 38+P

Thanks,
Hank

laytonj1 · September 14, 2017, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Snyper438

Model 36 38 S&W SPL 2". Serial 843XXX (no letter in front)

Well, first off, it's 6 shot so it would not be a model 36. It appears to be a 38 Military & Police (pre model 10). The serial number with no prefix would date it to around 1941. If it has a "S" prefix, which could be a half inch or so before the numbers, then it would date to about 1946. Either way, the barrel does not look correct for that era. The front sight should be a half moon, not a ramp. It's possible someone re-shaped it or the barrel is a replacement.

Jim

laytonj1 · September 14, 2017, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Henry Weber

I have a chiefs Special model 60 Stainless. See#R2104XX.
Year of Manufacture and is it safe for 38+P

Thanks,
Hank

1978 and as an all steel gun +P is safe.

Jim

Ttheodoseau · September 15, 2017, 04:55 PM

I have this old gun, think it's a pre 17 S&W 22lr. SN: 220370 and 5 screw. Can anyone help identify this?

September 5, 2017, 09:17 AM	#7559
Tuco the Ugly Junior Member Join Date: September 4, 2017 Posts: 2	3 S&Ws I have three S&Ws that I would like to know the "born on" date for: One is a Model 27 with 6" barrel - N4784XX. Another is a mint-ish safe queen Model 27 with 8 38" barrel (bought it many years back as "unfired", but it has a light ring around the cylinder) - N1847XX, and the last one is another safe queen (and pretty sure this one has not been fired - absolutely mint) Model 19-4, with 4" barrel - 40K90XX. I 'think' the 8 3/8 one is around 1973, and the 4" is 1979. Curious to know if I am right on the age of the two I think I know, and the age on the other one. Thanks.

September 5, 2017, 11:37 PM	#7561
Tuco the Ugly Junior Member Join Date: September 4, 2017 Posts: 2	Thanks Thanks, LaytonJ1.

September 7, 2017, 03:15 PM	#7562
Junkie Junior Member Join Date: January 28, 2013 Posts: 2	I'm looking at a 39 and trying to determine if it's C&R. Can anyone tell me the serial range for 1967? Is there info down to the month level? Last edited by Junkie; September 7, 2017 at 04:20 PM.

September 9, 2017, 03:02 PM	#7566
ch47gunner Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2007 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca. Posts: 204	S&W Model 18-3 Recently picked up a S&W Model 18-3, serial #8K311XX. Good condition w/ some holster wear. Would really appreciate a ship date on this old .22 revolver. Thanks, Bruce __________________ http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member1197.png

September 10, 2017, 11:10 PM	#7568
Poltergeist Junior Member Join Date: September 10, 2017 Posts: 2	S&W Navy Victory Got this from a friend as a thanks for my service.. Any idea on DOB? S/N is V116XXX...

August 27, 2017, 06:43 PM	#7552
2tall4economy Junior Member Join Date: July 9, 2017 Posts: 6	I've got a S&W 500 short barrel revolver, serial CJT8xxx Let me know if you'd be so kind

August 27, 2017, 10:41 PM	#7553
Mojave Member Join Date: June 11, 2011 Posts: 68	Just picked up a S&W 19-3, 7K41XXX, I would think mid 70's. Thanks!

September 2, 2017, 06:07 PM	#7558
Ibmikey Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2013 Location: Now relocated to Texas Posts: 2,943	I received a Model 66-2 S/N 157K705 as a gift today, would anyone have access to manufacture dates ?

September 8, 2017, 12:24 PM	#7564
Junkie Junior Member Join Date: January 28, 2013 Posts: 2	Oops, I missed that this was revolvers. Sorry about that. So it's ship date that matters, not manufacture date?

September 14, 2017, 04:03 PM	#7572
Henry Weber Junior Member Join Date: December 23, 2014 Posts: 1	I have a chiefs Special model 60 Stainless. See#R2104XX. Year of Manufacture and is it safe for 38+P Thanks, Hank

September 15, 2017, 04:55 PM	#7575
Ttheodoseau Junior Member Join Date: September 14, 2017 Posts: 1	S&W pre17 22LR? I have this old gun, think it's a pre 17 S&W 22lr. SN: 220370 and 5 screw. Can anyone help identify this? Last edited by Ttheodoseau; September 15, 2017 at 05:12 PM.