Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 257

ATUPP6506 · January 1, 2014, 08:54 PM

Can someone look to see how old this S&W is?
model 910
serial number VCR92xx
Thanks

laytonj1 · January 3, 2014, 06:16 PM

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serial number VCR92xx

S&W serial numbering system for semi autos made from the 1990's and on is very confusing. The SCSW does not give complete listings.
You're best bet is to call S&W's customer service. They will give you the DOB over the phone for free.

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ID for old S&W top break 44

I can't give you anymore info than others have already offered.

Jim

Kev · January 4, 2014, 12:23 PM

Looking at a K-38
5 screw, 6 inch original grips
SN K786
I am guessing early 1950's but possibly earlier due to lanyard ring hole in bottom of grip frame.
Seller wants 595 for her and am about to add her to my collection
Thanks for any and all help.

Sevens · January 4, 2014, 06:39 PM

My book says that a K-frame with K786 as an exact serial number would be a 1947 revolver. However, if K786 was merely the leading alpha and three numerals and the full serial number is actually K786xx then it would be a 1949 date.

And if the K786 were the leading three and it was actually a SIX digit number, K786xxx, then it would be a 1968 date.

Kev · January 4, 2014, 07:23 PM

^^^^sevens^^^^

You realize you rock right?
THANK YOU

she does in fact have two more digits only so 1949 it is!
I better jump on it you think? :0)

laytonj1 · January 4, 2014, 07:36 PM

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lanyard ring hole in bottom of grip frame

At $595 hopefully the rest of the gun is in minty condition because a lanyard hole drilled into the frame (not original for that model) will kill it's collector value.
Now, if the grips cover it and/or you just want it for a shooter then go for it.

Jim

Kev · January 4, 2014, 11:03 PM

I will shoot her, it's a crime to me not to shoot em.
image.jpg

Sevens · January 5, 2014, 03:00 PM

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^^^^sevens^^^^

You realize you rock right?

Appreciate that, but it's definitely Supica, Nahas, Smith and Wesson that rock, I'm merely trying to decipher stuff I see in the index of a book.

But glad I could help.

My opinion on gun: I love pretty guns, but I buy them to shoot, and shoot a lot. I make absolutely no judgements on what other people wish to do when gun shopping or owning. To me, if it's gorgeous -AND- it's old, I get far more enjoyment by seeing it and enjoying it's owner sharing his love for it. If I'm spending my money, I'm buying one that costs a little less, maybe has some more wear on it... because I'm going to feed it more ammo than 95% of the people who own guns in this country. (not more than 95% of the people on this forum, though.

)

At $595, I'd rather it be someone else's pride and joy, I'd shop for a later Model 14 for less money. And also IMO, Model 14's are -phenomenal- purchases because they made so many that they just don't carry a price tag that reflect their value as a quality, wonderful shooting revolver.

If Model 14's weren't made in such large numbers, they would cost more than $595 and they'd be worth every penny. But the reality is that there are a lot of Model 14's out there.

If I were spending your money and not my own, there's no doubt I would buy and own and shoot that gun!

Kev · January 5, 2014, 05:15 PM

Thanks 7

I'm with you, I enjoy stepping back into time with firearms.
The old K series remind me of trips to the range with Pops.
I wouldn't own a car and not drive it, same with my guns

The 595 for this one is a good enough price not to deter me from buying it or worrying about it depreciating in value.
I will get my money's worth a cylinder at a time

eddiejoe333 · January 5, 2014, 09:11 PM

I have a Model 28-2 4-inch s/n N598208 and 6-inch s/n S322732. Could you tell me the mfr date? Also, was the 4-inch for a foreign contract? There are some proof marks on it.

Thanks!

Sevens · January 5, 2014, 09:33 PM

N598208 shows as 1980 production.
S322732 shows as 1968-69.

Sorry, I can't help with the proof marks.

eddiejoe333 · January 5, 2014, 09:52 PM

Thanks for the info!

bipe215 · January 10, 2014, 09:52 PM

Need the date of a Pre Model 10, 5 screw, 5", .38, serial 482xxx. Thanks in advance.

Steve

Sevens · January 11, 2014, 05:15 AM

The pre-Model 10, referred to in the book as the Hand Ejector, Military and Police Model of 1905, 4th Change is a tough one to date. In the book, we simply look up the serial number in a table. But this book doesn't get specific with the one revolver that Smith & Wesson made... like six million of.

So, aside from getting a factory letter from Roy Jinks, best you can do is find other folks who HAVE gotten a factory letter and try to find a close number to yours to get an idea.

Here's your first nugget of help: Mine is serial number 357xxx and my factory letter dates it to 1921.

Good luck!

bipe215 · January 11, 2014, 09:17 AM

Thanks Sevens.

Steve

psyfly · January 12, 2014, 05:09 PM

I just traded for a K-22 (Model 17-4).

Serial Number: 271K8xx

Thanks, in advance.

Mmm, okay, never mind. Looks like 1983.

But, of course, correct me if I'm wrong.

Will

bluegreeneye · January 14, 2014, 06:31 PM

I am looking for the manufacture date of a S&W 29-2, 6.5", blued, serial number S191XXX.

Thanks in advance!

laytonj1 · January 14, 2014, 07:15 PM

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serial number S191XXX

That dates it to about 1959, which is to early to be a dash 2.
Dash 2's started about 1962.

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Looks like 1983. But, of course, correct me if I'm wrong

You're right.

Jim

bluegreeneye · January 14, 2014, 08:23 PM

Could it be a 29-1 or earlier with that serial #? It is pinned and recessed, 44 Mag.

I thought all 29-2 numbers started with N. The guy claims the serial number starts with S181XXX.

N Series N Frames:
N1 – N60,000………….......1970-72
N60,001 – N 190,000…...1972-74
N190,001 – N430,000…...1975 – 77
N430.001 – N 550,000…..1978
N550,001 – N580,000….. 1979
N580,001 – N790,000…...1980
N790,001 – N932,999...…1980-83

Confused newbie - Thanks again!

laytonj1 · January 15, 2014, 05:20 PM

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Could it be a 29-1 or earlier with that serial #? It is pinned and recessed, 44 Mag.

I thought all 29-2 numbers started with N. The guy claims the serial number starts with S181XXX.

With that serial number it would likely be a 29 no dash.
Otherwise, to be a 29-2 the serial number would have a "N" prefix. Maybe he is mistaking the N for a S. N181XXX would be a -2.

Jim

coviking59 · January 20, 2014, 11:39 AM

I recently purchased two S&W revolvers. I would like to know the manufacture date of these..

S&W K38 snub nose ser# S938174; S&W 48-3 .22 WMR ser# 11K8916

Thank you in advance..

Sevens · January 20, 2014, 02:25 PM

S&W K38 snub nose ser# S938174
Short column in the index, took me a second to find it. They call this the "Post-war S prefix 0n fixed sight K-frame"
Pre-Model 10, 11, 45
1945-1948
Sorry, not more specific.

S&W 48-3 .22 WMR ser# 11K8916
Book suggest early 1977 production. Interestingly, the book also says the 48-4 debuted in 1977, so being that yours is a dash-3, you have one of the very last 48-3's they made.

jusbo · January 20, 2014, 03:35 PM

My cellphone wont let me open enough windows to check this myself so wondering if ya all vould give me hand here S&W Model 29 6.5 barrell N346206 just wondered when it was ptoduced Thanks

Sevens · January 20, 2014, 03:38 PM

S&W Model 29 6.5 barrell N346206
1975 to 1977, says the book.

jusbo · January 20, 2014, 05:21 PM

Thanks very much appreciate it.

January 4, 2014, 12:23 PM	#6403
Kev Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2013 Posts: 661	Looking at a K-38 5 screw, 6 inch original grips SN K786 I am guessing early 1950's but possibly earlier due to lanyard ring hole in bottom of grip frame. Seller wants 595 for her and am about to add her to my collection Thanks for any and all help. __________________ "Classic over Plastic"

January 4, 2014, 06:39 PM	#6404
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	My book says that a K-frame with K786 as an exact serial number would be a 1947 revolver. However, if K786 was merely the leading alpha and three numerals and the full serial number is actually K786xx then it would be a 1949 date. And if the K786 were the leading three and it was actually a SIX digit number, K786xxx, then it would be a 1968 date. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

January 4, 2014, 07:23 PM	#6405
Kev Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2013 Posts: 661	^^^^sevens^^^^ You realize you rock right? THANK YOU she does in fact have two more digits only so 1949 it is! I better jump on it you think? :0) __________________ "Classic over Plastic"

January 4, 2014, 11:03 PM	#6407
Kev Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2013 Posts: 661	I will shoot her, it's a crime to me not to shoot em. image.jpg __________________ "Classic over Plastic"

January 5, 2014, 05:15 PM	#6409
Kev Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2013 Posts: 661	Thanks 7 I'm with you, I enjoy stepping back into time with firearms. The old K series remind me of trips to the range with Pops. I wouldn't own a car and not drive it, same with my guns The 595 for this one is a good enough price not to deter me from buying it or worrying about it depreciating in value. I will get my money's worth a cylinder at a time __________________ "Classic over Plastic"

January 1, 2014, 08:54 PM	#6401
ATUPP6506 Junior Member Join Date: January 1, 2014 Posts: 1	Can someone look to see how old this S&W is? model 910 serial number VCR92xx Thanks

January 5, 2014, 09:11 PM	#6410
eddiejoe333 Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 230	I have a Model 28-2 4-inch s/n N598208 and 6-inch s/n S322732. Could you tell me the mfr date? Also, was the 4-inch for a foreign contract? There are some proof marks on it. Thanks!

January 5, 2014, 09:33 PM	#6411
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	N598208 shows as 1980 production. S322732 shows as 1968-69. Sorry, I can't help with the proof marks. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

January 5, 2014, 09:52 PM	#6412
eddiejoe333 Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 230	Thanks for the info!

January 10, 2014, 09:52 PM	#6413
bipe215 Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2008 Posts: 122	Need the date of a Pre Model 10, 5 screw, 5", .38, serial 482xxx. Thanks in advance. Steve

January 11, 2014, 05:15 AM	#6414
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	The pre-Model 10, referred to in the book as the Hand Ejector, Military and Police Model of 1905, 4th Change is a tough one to date. In the book, we simply look up the serial number in a table. But this book doesn't get specific with the one revolver that Smith & Wesson made... like six million of. So, aside from getting a factory letter from Roy Jinks, best you can do is find other folks who HAVE gotten a factory letter and try to find a close number to yours to get an idea. Here's your first nugget of help: Mine is serial number 357xxx and my factory letter dates it to 1921. Good luck! __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

January 11, 2014, 09:17 AM	#6415
bipe215 Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2008 Posts: 122	Thanks Sevens. Steve

January 12, 2014, 05:09 PM	#6416
psyfly Senior Member Join Date: April 27, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 932	I just traded for a K-22 (Model 17-4). Serial Number: 271K8xx Thanks, in advance. Mmm, okay, never mind. Looks like 1983. But, of course, correct me if I'm wrong. Will __________________ Show me the data Last edited by psyfly; January 12, 2014 at 06:39 PM.

January 14, 2014, 06:31 PM	#6417
bluegreeneye Junior Member Join Date: January 7, 2014 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 2	I am looking for the manufacture date of a S&W 29-2, 6.5", blued, serial number S191XXX. Thanks in advance!

January 14, 2014, 08:23 PM	#6419
bluegreeneye Junior Member Join Date: January 7, 2014 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 2	Could it be a 29-1 or earlier with that serial #? It is pinned and recessed, 44 Mag. I thought all 29-2 numbers started with N. The guy claims the serial number starts with S181XXX. N Series N Frames: N1 – N60,000………….......1970-72 N60,001 – N 190,000…...1972-74 N190,001 – N430,000…...1975 – 77 N430.001 – N 550,000…..1978 N550,001 – N580,000….. 1979 N580,001 – N790,000…...1980 N790,001 – N932,999...…1980-83 Confused newbie - Thanks again! Last edited by bluegreeneye; January 14, 2014 at 09:43 PM.

January 20, 2014, 11:39 AM	#6421
coviking59 Junior Member Join Date: January 20, 2014 Posts: 2	I am looking for the manufacture date.. I recently purchased two S&W revolvers. I would like to know the manufacture date of these.. S&W K38 snub nose ser# S938174; S&W 48-3 .22 WMR ser# 11K8916 Thank you in advance..

January 20, 2014, 02:25 PM	#6422
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	S&W K38 snub nose ser# S938174 Short column in the index, took me a second to find it. They call this the "Post-war S prefix 0n fixed sight K-frame" Pre-Model 10, 11, 45 1945-1948 Sorry, not more specific. S&W 48-3 .22 WMR ser# 11K8916 Book suggest early 1977 production. Interestingly, the book also says the 48-4 debuted in 1977, so being that yours is a dash-3, you have one of the very last 48-3's they made. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

January 20, 2014, 03:35 PM	#6423
jusbo Junior Member Join Date: January 18, 2014 Posts: 4	My cellphone wont let me open enough windows to check this myself so wondering if ya all vould give me hand here S&W Model 29 6.5 barrell N346206 just wondered when it was ptoduced Thanks

January 20, 2014, 03:38 PM	#6424
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	S&W Model 29 6.5 barrell N346206 1975 to 1977, says the book. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

January 20, 2014, 05:21 PM	#6425
jusbo Junior Member Join Date: January 18, 2014 Posts: 4	Thanks very much appreciate it.