Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 329

bummer7 · May 30, 2020, 08:23 PM

I really appreciate if you can tell me what year these two S&W revolvers were made. I have rough idea of a 5-year window period. However, I would like to narrow it down to a specific year.

1K279xx this is a K frame revolver

81807xx this is a N frame revolver

Thank you for your help in this matter.
-s

laytonj1 · May 31, 2020, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bummer7

I really appreciate if you can tell me what year these two S&W revolvers were made. I have rough idea of a 5-year window period. However, I would like to narrow it down to a specific year.

1K279xx this is a K frame revolver

81807xx this is a N frame revolver

Thank you for your help in this matter.
-s

1K279xx = 1970.
81807xx is not a valid serial number. Maybe the first “8” is a “S” or a “N”?
S1807xx would be 1958.
N1807xx would be 1973.

Jim

bummer7 · May 31, 2020, 03:40 PM

Quote:

1K279xx = 1970.
81807xx is not a valid serial number. Maybe the first “8” is a “S” or a “N”?
S1807xx would be 1958.
N1807xx would be 1973.

Jim

Thank you!
-s

Stroker468 · June 17, 2020, 03:32 PM

Hello all. I just purchased a 686, SN AHU3XXX.

Can anyone advise it’s birthdate?

Any help is much appreciated.

laytonj1 · June 19, 2020, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stroker468

Hello all. I just purchased a 686, SN AHU3XXX.

Can anyone advise it’s birthdate?

Any help is much appreciated.

1986.

Jim

Stroker468 · June 19, 2020, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laytonj1

1986.

Jim

Thanks Jim!

ugagrad · June 27, 2020, 10:56 AM

I have just inherited my great-grandfather's S&W model 2 double action in .38 S&W, nickel plated, MOP handles from my father who passed from COVID19 2 months ago. It has
serial number 298xxx. Not looking to sell, just curious about manufacture date? Thank you
https://app.photobucket.com/slidesho...c-56b1e8608b06

Jim Watson · June 27, 2020, 11:27 AM

It is a Third Model, made between 1884 and 1895. For a closer call you would have to get a letter from the S&W Historical Foundation.

ugagrad · June 27, 2020, 01:49 PM

Thanks for your reply!

Ballardst · July 3, 2020, 08:58 PM

Hi all. I'm looking to learn anything I can about a 3" Model 36-1 with the serial number J775952. Thanks!

laytonj1 · July 4, 2020, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ballardst

Hi all. I'm looking to learn anything I can about a 3" Model 36-1 with the serial number J775952. Thanks!

Serial number dates it to 1981. The -1 on the model number means it has a 3” heavy barrel.
The model 36, also known as the .38 Chiefs Special, was made from 1950 to 1999.
The aluminum frame version is the model 37. The stainless steel version is the model 60.
S&W is again making them as the model 36 Classic.

Jim

Ballardst · July 4, 2020, 11:31 AM

Thanks Jim!

CleanDean · July 21, 2020, 07:40 PM

If you are still helping by your research, would you please let me know the year ?
The revolver has been in our family for 38 years .
S&W. Mod. 58 / blued finish
4" bbl. Fixed sights
Serial# N 179080

laytonj1 · July 23, 2020, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CleanDean

If you are still helping by your research, would you please let me know the year ?
The revolver has been in our family for 38 years .
S&W. Mod. 58 / blued finish
4" bbl. Fixed sights
Serial# N 179080

N179080 = 1973.

Jim

CleanDean · July 24, 2020, 12:53 PM

I appreciate your research. Much Thanks to you Jim.

burrhead · July 28, 2020, 11:15 PM

How about a 34-1, serial 1891XX and a 34 ND serial 390XX.

Thanks.

laytonj1 · July 29, 2020, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burrhead

How about a 34-1, serial 1891XX and a 34 ND serial 390XX.

Thanks.

The book shows serial numbers for the 34 as 11000 in 1955 and 52673 in 1959. Since S&W began stamping model numbers in 1957 your 34 would likely be ~1958.

As far as the 34-1, it shows serial number 135464 in 1969 with the serial numbers transitioning to M prefix (starting with M1) that same year. Are you sure about the serial number being 1891xx?

Jim

burrhead · July 29, 2020, 11:38 PM

Thanks for the help. I'm looking at the pic of a gun I just won on GB and I missed the lightly stamped M . The serial is M 1891xx. It's post '82, no pinned barrel.

Sorry for the confusion.

laytonj1 · July 30, 2020, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burrhead

Thanks for the help. I'm looking at the pic of a gun I just won on GB and I missed the lightly stamped M . The serial is M 1891xx. It's post '82, no pinned barrel.

Sorry for the confusion.

No problem at all. With an unpinned barrel I would have guessed post 82 also but the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson shows serial numbers M160001 thru M193000 as 1981.

Jim

burrhead · July 30, 2020, 08:14 PM

That's a surprise. Thank you.

Jackhammer1 · August 1, 2020, 10:39 PM

Guys I sure need some help here.
I inherited a 15-3 in show room condition but I'm not sure if it's a combat masterpiece or not. Any help would be greatly appreciated. The serial number is very short as verified by looking on the bottom of the frame butt.
The serial is 1K4XX.
Any help would be great.
Thanks

laytonj1 · August 2, 2020, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackhammer1

Guys I sure need some help here.
I inherited a 15-3 in show room condition but I'm not sure if it's a combat masterpiece or not. Any help would be greatly appreciated. The serial number is very short as verified by looking on the bottom of the frame butt.
The serial is 1K4XX.
Any help would be great.
Thanks

Serial number dates it to 1970.
Model 15’s are Combat Masterpiece and model 14’s are Target Masterpiece. The difference being barrel lengths.

Jim

TxM · August 4, 2020, 03:07 PM

Hi. My Father gave me a S&W Airweight 38 SPL CTG which I believe makes it a Model 37. I'd love to know when it was made if someone could help me. Serial #3J5xxx.
Thanks!

laytonj1 · August 5, 2020, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TxM

Hi. My Father gave me a S&W Airweight 38 SPL CTG which I believe makes it a Model 37. I'd love to know when it was made if someone could help me. Serial #3J5xxx.
Thanks!

Two possible dates, if pinned barrel then 1971. If no pinned barrel then 1983.
I don’t have a picture handy, so you can google S&W pinned barrel to see what I’m refering to.

Jim

indie_rocker · August 11, 2020, 03:07 PM

Picked up a S&W model 36 (no dash). Pinned 3" barrel, factory nickel. SN: J201xxx.

Thank you.

Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

July 21, 2020, 07:40 PM	#8213
CleanDean Member Join Date: March 18, 2012 Location: Penna◇VIGILANT CURMUDGEON Posts: 80	If you are still helping by your research, would you please let me know the year ? The revolver has been in our family for 38 years . S&W. Mod. 58 / blued finish 4" bbl. Fixed sights Serial# N 179080 __________________ FNH Scar 17 s --Black ; cause it goes so well with my formal wear, for those special occasions. Customized Mini 14 ,& ATI stock and a 3.5 lb.-- Pittsburgh trigger. / SIG P227 / Colt Python 8 in.Nickel / Colt Gold Cup N.M. ; Voere * KDF in .270 ; N. frame S&W revolvers; and TC Contender in 41 Magnum .

July 24, 2020, 12:53 PM	#8215
CleanDean Member Join Date: March 18, 2012 Location: Penna◇VIGILANT CURMUDGEON Posts: 80	I appreciate your research. Much Thanks to you Jim. __________________ FNH Scar 17 s --Black ; cause it goes so well with my formal wear, for those special occasions. Customized Mini 14 ,& ATI stock and a 3.5 lb.-- Pittsburgh trigger. / SIG P227 / Colt Python 8 in.Nickel / Colt Gold Cup N.M. ; Voere * KDF in .270 ; N. frame S&W revolvers; and TC Contender in 41 Magnum .

July 28, 2020, 11:15 PM	#8216
burrhead Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 1999 Location: Chihuahuan desert, Texas Posts: 1,148	How about a 34-1, serial 1891XX and a 34 ND serial 390XX. Thanks. __________________ Join the GOA, SAF and the TSRA I'm offended by people that are easily offended.

July 29, 2020, 11:38 PM	#8218
burrhead Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 1999 Location: Chihuahuan desert, Texas Posts: 1,148	Thanks for the help. I'm looking at the pic of a gun I just won on GB and I missed the lightly stamped M . The serial is M 1891xx. It's post '82, no pinned barrel. Sorry for the confusion. __________________ Join the GOA, SAF and the TSRA I'm offended by people that are easily offended.

July 30, 2020, 08:14 PM	#8220
burrhead Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 1999 Location: Chihuahuan desert, Texas Posts: 1,148	That's a surprise. Thank you. __________________ Join the GOA, SAF and the TSRA I'm offended by people that are easily offended.

May 30, 2020, 08:23 PM	#8201
bummer7 Member Join Date: December 11, 2019 Location: Left Coast Posts: 16	I really appreciate if you can tell me what year these two S&W revolvers were made. I have rough idea of a 5-year window period. However, I would like to narrow it down to a specific year. 1K279xx this is a K frame revolver 81807xx this is a N frame revolver Thank you for your help in this matter. -s

June 17, 2020, 03:32 PM	#8204
Stroker468 Junior Member Join Date: June 17, 2020 Posts: 12	Hello all. I just purchased a 686, SN AHU3XXX. Can anyone advise it’s birthdate? Any help is much appreciated.

June 27, 2020, 10:56 AM	#8207
ugagrad Junior Member Join Date: June 27, 2020 Posts: 2	I have just inherited my great-grandfather's S&W model 2 double action in .38 S&W, nickel plated, MOP handles from my father who passed from COVID19 2 months ago. It has serial number 298xxx. Not looking to sell, just curious about manufacture date? Thank you https://app.photobucket.com/slidesho...c-56b1e8608b06

June 27, 2020, 11:27 AM	#8208
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,541	It is a Third Model, made between 1884 and 1895. For a closer call you would have to get a letter from the S&W Historical Foundation.

June 27, 2020, 01:49 PM	#8209
ugagrad Junior Member Join Date: June 27, 2020 Posts: 2	Thanks for your reply!

July 3, 2020, 08:58 PM	#8210
Ballardst Junior Member Join Date: July 3, 2020 Posts: 2	Hi all. I'm looking to learn anything I can about a 3" Model 36-1 with the serial number J775952. Thanks!

July 4, 2020, 11:31 AM	#8212
Ballardst Junior Member Join Date: July 3, 2020 Posts: 2	Thanks Jim!

August 1, 2020, 10:39 PM	#8221
Jackhammer1 Junior Member Join Date: August 1, 2020 Posts: 1	S&W 15-3 Guys I sure need some help here. I inherited a 15-3 in show room condition but I'm not sure if it's a combat masterpiece or not. Any help would be greatly appreciated. The serial number is very short as verified by looking on the bottom of the frame butt. The serial is 1K4XX. Any help would be great. Thanks

August 4, 2020, 03:07 PM	#8223
TxM Junior Member Join Date: August 4, 2020 Posts: 1	Hi. My Father gave me a S&W Airweight 38 SPL CTG which I believe makes it a Model 37. I'd love to know when it was made if someone could help me. Serial #3J5xxx. Thanks!

August 11, 2020, 03:07 PM	#8225
indie_rocker Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 189	Picked up a S&W model 36 (no dash). Pinned 3" barrel, factory nickel. SN: J201xxx. Thank you. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk