S&W Date of Mfg

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GeorgeR
June 11, 2006, 10:03 AM
I'd appreciate knowing the date of Mfg of a S&W 15 Combat Masterpiece #444xx. Thanks.
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Hutch
June 12, 2006, 08:18 PM
George, look more closely at the butt of the gun. The serial number is there, and should have at least 1 alphabetic prefix to the numbers you've given. S&W went to alpha prefixes on K-frames in 1942 with the "Victory Model" M&P. Report back when you get it....
GeorgeR
June 14, 2006, 08:02 PM
Sir. K126694. Is there a book available with this info? Thanks for taking the time with this. I appreciate it.
Ron James
June 14, 2006, 09:48 PM
From the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson, 1951, Serial numbers from K104048 to serial number K136690. Your Smith and Wesson was made in 1951.
Hutch
June 15, 2006, 10:23 AM
Just FYI, the model numbering scheme didn't start until 1957. What you have is what some refer to is a "pre model 15". Until '57, S&W sold their revolvers by names like "Military and Police", ".38 Combat Masterpiece" (that's yours, btw), and "Hiighway Patrolman". Kinda miss those terms...
GeorgeR
June 15, 2006, 12:17 PM
Is that the book by Jim Supica?
Thanks for the information, I really appreciate it. Is this the best gun website or what?
Brian Williams
June 15, 2006, 12:24 PM
Yes that is the book by Jim S and he is working on a 3rd edition to be published soon, 6 months???

How does your 15 shoot, if you are shooting it.
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