Smith and Wesson serial number search - Page 292

Shill · July 22, 2016, 05:52 PM

Thanks

Shill · July 24, 2016, 06:45 PM

Is my 640 +p rated?

laytonj1 · July 25, 2016, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Is my 640 +p rated?

No.
But shooting occasional +p's in it is not going to hurt it either as your 640 is all steel. If all you shoot is a lot of +p's then it might accelerate wear a little.

Jim

Shill · July 25, 2016, 08:56 PM

Thanks

cole k · July 25, 2016, 11:16 PM

I would like the date of mfg of the following:
A. Caliber- 38 s&w special ctg
B. Barrel length- 5"
C. Butt- square
D. Type- 6 shot
E. Sights- none
F. Serial # D35261
G. Model# 10-5

A. Caliber- .357 Mag
B. Barrel length- 4"
C. Butt- square
D. Type- 6 shot
E. Sights- Adjustable
F. Serial # AJK7596
G. Model# 19-5

laytonj1 · July 26, 2016, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Serial # D35261

1968.
SN's ran from D1 to D90000 that year.

Quote:

Serial # AJK7596

1985.

Jim

eyegore560 · July 27, 2016, 07:20 AM

I have an opportunity to purchase a S&W .38 that the seller claims was manufactured in the 40's. Ser. # is 717XX. Just trying to confirm before I invest. Thanks.

laytonj1 · July 27, 2016, 07:36 AM

Quote:

S&W .38 that the seller claims was manufactured in the 40's. Ser. # is 717XX.

Prior to 1968, S&W reused the same serial numbers across a lot of different models. To determine the DOB I would first need to know what model it is.
Does it hold 5 or 6 rounds? What is the exact chambering stamped on the side of the barrel, ie- .38 S&W or .38 S&W Spl.? Did the number you gave come from a number stamped on the inside cutout for the yoke assembly(which would be an assembly number) or was it taken from the underside of the grip frame (which would be the SN) or in the case of a Regulation Police model, the SN would be located on the forward portion of the grip frame.

Jim

eyegore560 · July 27, 2016, 07:59 AM

Hi Jim,

I took the number off of the frame on the butt of the weapon. It is a 5-shot .38 Special.

laytonj1 · July 27, 2016, 08:13 AM

Quote:

It is a 5-shot .38 Special

That would make it a Chiefs Special. I'm at work right now (slow day) so I don't have the book in front of me but that SN would date it to mid 1950's.
I'll post a more accurate date after I get home.

Jim

laytonj1 · July 27, 2016, 04:49 PM

Quote:

that SN would date it to mid 1950's.

Yeap, checked the book, that serial number dates to 1955.

BTW, first year for the Chiefs Special was 1950 at SN 1.

Smafugula · July 27, 2016, 10:34 PM

Hey could one of y'all tell me what year my 38 was made in?

its a s&w 38 special snub nose spl MOD 60

Serial Number: AHD41XX

Thanks!!

laytonj1 · July 28, 2016, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Serial Number: AHD41XX

1985.

Jim

jrothWA · July 28, 2016, 10:14 PM

A4807XX

Thanks!

Mojave · July 29, 2016, 12:42 AM

I just picked up a nice 29-2, N816xxx. I think it would be like 1980 or 1981. Thanks!

laytonj1 · July 29, 2016, 03:37 PM

Quote:

A4807XX

1978.

Quote:

I just picked up a nice 29-2, N816xxx.

The N8xxxxx range ran from 1980 to 1983. So, 1980/81 would be correct.

Jim

Mojave · July 31, 2016, 04:47 PM

Quote:

The N8xxxxx range ran from 1980 to 1983. So, 1980/81 would be correct.

Jim

Thanks Jim! I really appreciate you taking the time to answer all of these.

RodTheWrench · August 1, 2016, 05:57 PM

Model 686 4" Serial AHY5(6?)XXX when manufactured please. Picked it up w/ original box and grips - sweet gun!

laytonj1 · August 1, 2016, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Serial AHY5(6?)XXX

Since you have the original box, on the end label there should be a 4 digit number under the heading "spec ord". The first number is the year in 1980 and the other 3 are the julian date. Example: 5123 would be the 123rd day of 1985.

Otherwise AHY is around 1985.

Jim

RodTheWrench · August 1, 2016, 06:29 PM

"Serial AHY5(6?)XXX
Since you have the original box, on the end label there should be a 4 digit number under the heading "spec ord". The first number is the year in 1980 and the other 3 are the julian date. Example: 5123 would be the 123rd day of 1985.

Otherwise AHY is around 1985."

Thanks, Jim! Weird thing is the box has no label on it whatsoever. I was surprised to see that!

C1PNR · August 12, 2016, 06:28 PM

From my Brother in Law who carried it to and from work in Washington State many years ago. 36-1 3" serial # J5910xx

laytonj1 · August 13, 2016, 01:45 PM

Quote:

36-1 3" serial # J5910xx

1977.
SN's ran from J370001 in 1976 to J610000 in 1977.

Jim

Superman617 · August 19, 2016, 01:05 PM

Can anyone help me identify this S&W pre model 10? Numbers on bottom of grip are 46409 with no letters. Can't find any other numbers. It's not letting me upload pictures. It's a 6 shot. Fixed sights. Barrel says 38 S. & W. SPECIAL. Under that it says U.S. Service CTG'S. Also, is it p+ rated?

laytonj1 · August 19, 2016, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Numbers on bottom of grip are 46409 with no letters. It's not letting me upload pictures. It's a 6 shot. Fixed sights. Barrel says 38 S. & W. SPECIAL. Under that it says U.S. Service CTG'S. Also, is it p+ rated?

It's a .38 Military & Police Model of 1902, 1st Change. Serial numbers ran from 33804 in 1903 to 62449 in 1904.

Do not use +P in it. It was made before S&W began heat treating.

Jim

Superman617 · August 19, 2016, 04:57 PM

Thank you!!!

July 25, 2016, 11:16 PM	#7280
cole k Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2008 Location: east of the Big Muddy Posts: 248	I like info I would like the date of mfg of the following: A. Caliber- 38 s&w special ctg B. Barrel length- 5" C. Butt- square D. Type- 6 shot E. Sights- none F. Serial # D35261 G. Model# 10-5 A. Caliber- .357 Mag B. Barrel length- 4" C. Butt- square D. Type- 6 shot E. Sights- Adjustable F. Serial # AJK7596 G. Model# 19-5

July 27, 2016, 07:20 AM	#7282
eyegore560 Junior Member Join Date: July 26, 2016 Posts: 2	Serial Number info I have an opportunity to purchase a S&W .38 that the seller claims was manufactured in the 40's. Ser. # is 717XX. Just trying to confirm before I invest. Thanks.

July 27, 2016, 07:59 AM	#7284
eyegore560 Junior Member Join Date: July 26, 2016 Posts: 2	Serial Number info Pt 2 Hi Jim, I took the number off of the frame on the butt of the weapon. It is a 5-shot .38 Special.

July 28, 2016, 10:14 PM	#7289
jrothWA Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 2,519	Year for a S&W M39-2, please? A4807XX Thanks!

August 1, 2016, 05:57 PM	#7293
RodTheWrench Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 2013 Location: Utah Posts: 365	Model 686 4" Serial AHY5(6?)XXX when manufactured please. Picked it up w/ original box and grips - sweet gun! __________________ "Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid." - Han Solo

July 22, 2016, 05:52 PM	#7276
Shill Junior Member Join Date: July 19, 2016 Posts: 11	Thanks

July 24, 2016, 06:45 PM	#7277
Shill Junior Member Join Date: July 19, 2016 Posts: 11	Is my 640 +p rated?

July 25, 2016, 08:56 PM	#7279
Shill Junior Member Join Date: July 19, 2016 Posts: 11	Thanks

July 27, 2016, 10:34 PM	#7287
Smafugula Junior Member Join Date: July 27, 2016 Posts: 1	Hey could one of y'all tell me what year my 38 was made in? its a s&w 38 special snub nose spl MOD 60 Serial Number: AHD41XX Thanks!!

July 29, 2016, 12:42 AM	#7290
Mojave Member Join Date: June 11, 2011 Posts: 68	I just picked up a nice 29-2, N816xxx. I think it would be like 1980 or 1981. Thanks!

August 1, 2016, 06:29 PM	#7295
RodTheWrench Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 2013 Location: Utah Posts: 365	"Serial AHY5(6?)XXX Since you have the original box, on the end label there should be a 4 digit number under the heading "spec ord". The first number is the year in 1980 and the other 3 are the julian date. Example: 5123 would be the 123rd day of 1985. Otherwise AHY is around 1985." Thanks, Jim! Weird thing is the box has no label on it whatsoever. I was surprised to see that! __________________ "Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid." - Han Solo

August 12, 2016, 06:28 PM	#7296
C1PNR Member Join Date: October 4, 2004 Location: SW Idaho Posts: 20	My 36-1 From my Brother in Law who carried it to and from work in Washington State many years ago. 36-1 3" serial # J5910xx __________________ Regards, WE

August 19, 2016, 01:05 PM	#7298
Superman617 Junior Member Join Date: August 19, 2016 Posts: 3	Can anyone help me identify this S&W pre model 10? Numbers on bottom of grip are 46409 with no letters. Can't find any other numbers. It's not letting me upload pictures. It's a 6 shot. Fixed sights. Barrel says 38 S. & W. SPECIAL. Under that it says U.S. Service CTG'S. Also, is it p+ rated? Last edited by Superman617; August 19, 2016 at 01:28 PM.

August 19, 2016, 04:57 PM	#7300
Superman617 Junior Member Join Date: August 19, 2016 Posts: 3	Thank you!!!