Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers - Page 145

Radagast · October 25, 2011, 07:08 AM

tnpatriot:
Your Model 686-4 Distinguished Combat Magnum Stainless was manufactured between August 1994 (BRFxxxx) & January 1996 (CAMxxxx). Based on the rate of serial number usage leading up to that period I would guestimate early 1995.

tnpatriot · October 25, 2011, 09:08 AM

Thanks Radagast. I knew it had to be around that time. Apparently this was part of group of 686's that were previously used by a European police force. It shows some holster wear but other than that seems to be is really good shape.

Radagast · October 25, 2011, 08:19 PM

tnpatriot:
Quite likely. There was a 4 inch round butt export model around that time. Product code was 104281. Apart from the US Customs CS1 all of the four inch barrel guns up to that point were square butt. The square butt frame was deleted in 1996. So 1995 as a special order export gun seems likely.

srfalke · October 25, 2011, 11:51 PM

Just got yesterday
a) .44 mag
b) 8 3/8"
c) round
d) 6
e) fixed front, adjustible rear
f) BAS 55xx
g) 629-1, stainless

Had several years
a) .357 mag
b) 6"
c) round
d) 7
e) fixed front, adj. rear
f) CDA77XX
g) 686-5, Stainless

Thanks

FreddyKruger · October 26, 2011, 12:41 AM

like to get some info on my latest toy

a) 357
b) 6"
c) Square butt
d) 6
e) Adj front sight
f) aye71xx
g) 686-1

im guessing itd be too old to have the factory drill n tapping for scope?

Radagast · October 26, 2011, 09:33 AM

FreddyKruger:
Your Model 686-1 Distinguished Combat Magnum Stainless was manufactured in 1987. Drilling & tapping was introduced with the 686-4 in 1993. Your gun falls under a recall notice. With some magnum ammo it is possible for the primer to flow back into the firing pin bushing, locking the cylinder. Under the recalll S&W will pay shipping both ways and install a new firing pin and bushing. Modified guns are stamped with an M beside the model number under the cylinder yoke. If you want to have your gun modified give S&W a call.

srfalke:
Your Model 629-1 .44 Magnum Stainless was manufactured in 1988. Your gun predates the 1989 Endurance package designed to reduce timing wear, so I would limit use of full house magnums to prolong the guns life.

Your Model 686-5 Distinguished Combat Magnum Plus was manufactured in late 1998. Guns in the CDBxxxx range shipped in January 1989.

Bula · October 26, 2011, 12:36 PM

New toy. Could use a little more info. Thank you gentlemen.
a. .38 spl
b. 4"
c. Square K
d. 6 round
e. Adj rear, ramped front
f. Combat Masterpiece, Model 15-2, Serial # K6962xx

Model has the wide Target Hammer and Trigger. Super smooth action and the trigger is sweet in SA and DA. Any Date info would be great (as well as any other info). Much appreciated.

Radagast · October 26, 2011, 07:51 PM

Bula:
Your Model 15-2 Combat Masterpiece was manufactured in 1966. The wide hammer was a factory standard configuration, the wide trigger trigger wasn't. Your gun may have been special ordered or it may have been retrofitted. If the grips are original there will be an uncheckered diamond around the grip screws.

FreddyKruger · October 26, 2011, 09:29 PM

Quote:

FreddyKruger:
Your Model 686-1 Distinguished Combat Magnum Stainless was manufactured in 1987. Drilling & tapping was introduced with the 686-4 in 1993. Your gun falls under a recall notice. With some magnum ammo it is possible for the primer to flow back into the firing pin bushing, locking the cylinder. Under the recalll S&W will pay shipping both ways and install a new firing pin and bushing. Modified guns are stamped with an M beside the model number under the cylinder yoke. If you want to have your gun modified give S&W a call.

Awesome thanks for that. the gun is one year younger than i am. I had a look and its got the M stamped where you said itd be, so thats something i dont need to worry about.

Bula · October 27, 2011, 01:19 PM

Radagast, thank you. Grips aren't original, but I'm on the prowl for some of the original Diamond Magna's.

okieshot · October 27, 2011, 01:48 PM

I need help identifying production date on a newly acquired pistol.

Smith & Wesson 10-5 serial # D807420 with 6" barrel.

Also, a pre model 10, serial # C428328 with 4" barrel.

Many thanks, Bud

Radagast · October 27, 2011, 09:30 PM

okieshot:
Your Model 10-5 .38 Military & Police tapered barrel was manufactured in 1975 or 1976. Serial range for that period was D750001 to D870000.

Your .38 Military & Police Postwar was manufactured in the period 1957 to 1959. Serial range for that period was C402924 to C429740.
As it has no model number it should be a 1957 gun, even though it is high in that serial range as model numbers were introduced in 1957. Otherwise it was a mistake that the model number was not stamped, which was not known. In which case I'd say 1959.

rm18382 · October 30, 2011, 12:42 PM

Revolver bequeathed to our club, can you assist with year of Mfg

Model 36
a).38
b)1 7/8
c)square
d)5 rounds
e)Fixed
f) J273105

Many thanks
from Jersey, British Channel Islands

llwsgn · October 30, 2011, 04:31 PM

hi Radagast, would you take a look at this one for me please?
pre model 10
38 spec.
4" barrel
square butt
6 rounds
fixed sights
c 152611

thank you much!

Olympus · October 30, 2011, 04:36 PM

Can someone help me date my newest S&W Model 66 no-dash? Serial number is 6K82065. It also has police department markings on the left side stamped into the metal. It says MPD and below that it is 6625 T. Any info on that would be appreciated as well. Thanks in advance!

h2o4ever · October 30, 2011, 08:24 PM

hey all, just got a nice blue 29-8 mountain gun ,ser.DAJ52xx, has the lock sys. on it but no key ,should i worry about this? any info is app. thanks H2O

Radagast · October 31, 2011, 05:11 AM

rm18382:
Nice to see the Crown Dependencies didn't get disarmed when Britain decided it couldn't trust its people.
Your club has inherited a Model 36 Chiefs Special manufactured in 1975 or 1976. Serial range for those years was J250001 to J370000, so 1973 seems likely.

llwsgn:
Your .38 Military & Police (Post War) was manufactured in the period 1948 to 1951. Serial range for those years was C1 to C223998, I'm going to guesstimate early 1950.

Olympus:
Your Model 66 was manufactured in 1975. Unfortunatrly it doesn't list an MPD marked gun in the various special runs for police departments. A S&W factory letter would probably sort that out for you, but it costs $50. You'll have to decide whether satisfying your curiosity is worth that much.

h204ever:
The Model 29-8 .44 Magnum Mountain gun was a stocking dealer special in 2003. Most guns shipped that year had a serial number starting with C, so your gun may be a more recent run - the Standard Catalog of S&W was published in 2006 and does not list the most recent serial ranges or special runs.
As your gun is quite recent a call to S&W will clarify that for you, it should be on their computers rather than in old paper records. They should also be able to supply you with a key for the internal lock.

Olympus · October 31, 2011, 08:26 AM

Thanks Radagast!

Gladius · October 31, 2011, 04:02 PM

... and another one. A pretty run-of-the-mill Highway Patrolman:

a) .357 Magnum
b) 4 Inch
c) square butt
d) 6 shot
e) Adjustable
f) S325915
g) 28-2

wrs840 · October 31, 2011, 11:52 PM

Hi Radagast,

Here's the s.n. for the 686 I have on the hook: AHR835x. No "M" stamp. DOB please?

I have contacted S&W regarding the recall.

Thanks!

cyclopsshooter · November 1, 2011, 03:26 AM

a) .22
b) 6"
c) square
d) six shot
e) adjustable rear
f) k 7987
g)pre-17 k22

thanks much!

Radagast · November 1, 2011, 04:14 AM

Gladius:
1968 or 1969. Serial range for those years was S305000 to S329999, so 1969 seems likely.

wrs840:
Early to mid 1985. AHsxxxx to AHTxxxx serialed guns were shipped in July 1985.

cyclopsshooter:
1947 for your K22 Masterpiece. It should have Made in the USA stamped on the frame instead of the four line address. The postwar K22 began production in 1946, so that is an early gun. Nice find.

cyclopsshooter · November 1, 2011, 01:47 PM

Yup, it says Made in USA only. its about 85-90% with a wide spur hammer and later 1970s grips.. Found in in a pawn shop south of here and figured 500 OTD was pretty reasonable

Thanks again for all your help with the dates!

Gladius · November 1, 2011, 08:47 PM

Thanks again!

skott · November 2, 2011, 08:08 AM

I have a S&W Model 32-1
J Frame "Terrier"
2" Barrel, 5 Shot
SN: 1124xx
.38 S&W CTG
Would like to know date of manufacture.

Thanks
sKott

October 25, 2011, 07:08 AM	#3601
Radagast Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Posts: 3,375	tnpatriot: Your Model 686-4 Distinguished Combat Magnum Stainless was manufactured between August 1994 (BRFxxxx) & January 1996 (CAMxxxx). Based on the rate of serial number usage leading up to that period I would guestimate early 1995. __________________ If you're 6'4" 360, with the scraggly beard wearing a kilt, I think you can leave the guns at home. Just throw on your tartan, grab the nearest sledgehammer, and chase the bad guy down on foot while yelling "REMEMBER WILLIAM WALLACE!!!" If he stops before he hits the state line, splatter him - MGshaggy

October 25, 2011, 08:19 PM	#3603
Radagast Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Posts: 3,375	tnpatriot: Quite likely. There was a 4 inch round butt export model around that time. Product code was 104281. Apart from the US Customs CS1 all of the four inch barrel guns up to that point were square butt. The square butt frame was deleted in 1996. So 1995 as a special order export gun seems likely. __________________ If you're 6'4" 360, with the scraggly beard wearing a kilt, I think you can leave the guns at home. Just throw on your tartan, grab the nearest sledgehammer, and chase the bad guy down on foot while yelling "REMEMBER WILLIAM WALLACE!!!" If he stops before he hits the state line, splatter him - MGshaggy

October 25, 2011, 11:51 PM	#3604
srfalke Member Join Date: May 19, 2009 Posts: 4	2 favorite revolvers Just got yesterday a) .44 mag b) 8 3/8" c) round d) 6 e) fixed front, adjustible rear f) BAS 55xx g) 629-1, stainless Had several years a) .357 mag b) 6" c) round d) 7 e) fixed front, adj. rear f) CDA77XX g) 686-5, Stainless Thanks

October 26, 2011, 12:41 AM	#3605
FreddyKruger Member Join Date: June 28, 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 190	like to get some info on my latest toy a) 357 b) 6" c) Square butt d) 6 e) Adj front sight f) aye71xx g) 686-1 im guessing itd be too old to have the factory drill n tapping for scope? Last edited by FreddyKruger; October 26, 2011 at 12:57 AM.

October 26, 2011, 09:33 AM	#3606
Radagast Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Posts: 3,375	FreddyKruger: Your Model 686-1 Distinguished Combat Magnum Stainless was manufactured in 1987. Drilling & tapping was introduced with the 686-4 in 1993. Your gun falls under a recall notice. With some magnum ammo it is possible for the primer to flow back into the firing pin bushing, locking the cylinder. Under the recalll S&W will pay shipping both ways and install a new firing pin and bushing. Modified guns are stamped with an M beside the model number under the cylinder yoke. If you want to have your gun modified give S&W a call. srfalke: Your Model 629-1 .44 Magnum Stainless was manufactured in 1988. Your gun predates the 1989 Endurance package designed to reduce timing wear, so I would limit use of full house magnums to prolong the guns life. Your Model 686-5 Distinguished Combat Magnum Plus was manufactured in late 1998. Guns in the CDBxxxx range shipped in January 1989. __________________ If you're 6'4" 360, with the scraggly beard wearing a kilt, I think you can leave the guns at home. Just throw on your tartan, grab the nearest sledgehammer, and chase the bad guy down on foot while yelling "REMEMBER WILLIAM WALLACE!!!" If he stops before he hits the state line, splatter him - MGshaggy

October 25, 2011, 09:08 AM	#3602
tnpatriot Member Join Date: June 11, 2009 Posts: 7	Thanks Radagast. I knew it had to be around that time. Apparently this was part of group of 686's that were previously used by a European police force. It shows some holster wear but other than that seems to be is really good shape.

October 26, 2011, 12:36 PM	#3607
Bula Member Join Date: May 22, 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 680	New toy. Could use a little more info. Thank you gentlemen. a. .38 spl b. 4" c. Square K d. 6 round e. Adj rear, ramped front f. Combat Masterpiece, Model 15-2, Serial # K6962xx Model has the wide Target Hammer and Trigger. Super smooth action and the trigger is sweet in SA and DA. Any Date info would be great (as well as any other info). Much appreciated.

October 26, 2011, 07:51 PM	#3608
Radagast Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Posts: 3,375	Bula: Your Model 15-2 Combat Masterpiece was manufactured in 1966. The wide hammer was a factory standard configuration, the wide trigger trigger wasn't. Your gun may have been special ordered or it may have been retrofitted. If the grips are original there will be an uncheckered diamond around the grip screws. __________________ If you're 6'4" 360, with the scraggly beard wearing a kilt, I think you can leave the guns at home. Just throw on your tartan, grab the nearest sledgehammer, and chase the bad guy down on foot while yelling "REMEMBER WILLIAM WALLACE!!!" If he stops before he hits the state line, splatter him - MGshaggy

October 27, 2011, 01:19 PM	#3610
Bula Member Join Date: May 22, 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 680	Radagast, thank you. Grips aren't original, but I'm on the prowl for some of the original Diamond Magna's.

October 27, 2011, 01:48 PM	#3611
okieshot Member Join Date: July 4, 2011 Posts: 1	Smith & Wesson serialization help I need help identifying production date on a newly acquired pistol. Smith & Wesson 10-5 serial # D807420 with 6" barrel. Also, a pre model 10, serial # C428328 with 4" barrel. Many thanks, Bud

October 27, 2011, 09:30 PM	#3612
Radagast Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Posts: 3,375	okieshot: Your Model 10-5 .38 Military & Police tapered barrel was manufactured in 1975 or 1976. Serial range for that period was D750001 to D870000. Your .38 Military & Police Postwar was manufactured in the period 1957 to 1959. Serial range for that period was C402924 to C429740. As it has no model number it should be a 1957 gun, even though it is high in that serial range as model numbers were introduced in 1957. Otherwise it was a mistake that the model number was not stamped, which was not known. In which case I'd say 1959. __________________ If you're 6'4" 360, with the scraggly beard wearing a kilt, I think you can leave the guns at home. Just throw on your tartan, grab the nearest sledgehammer, and chase the bad guy down on foot while yelling "REMEMBER WILLIAM WALLACE!!!" If he stops before he hits the state line, splatter him - MGshaggy

October 30, 2011, 04:31 PM	#3614
llwsgn Member Join Date: May 13, 2011 Location: rural Kalirado Posts: 82	hi Radagast, would you take a look at this one for me please? pre model 10 38 spec. 4" barrel square butt 6 rounds fixed sights c 152611 thank you much!

October 30, 2011, 04:36 PM	#3615
Olympus Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Posts: 2,189	Can someone help me date my newest S&W Model 66 no-dash? Serial number is 6K82065. It also has police department markings on the left side stamped into the metal. It says MPD and below that it is 6625 T. Any info on that would be appreciated as well. Thanks in advance! __________________ www.brownscustomgrips.com Find Us On Facebook! M1911 Knife Authorized Dealer

October 30, 2011, 08:24 PM	#3616
h2o4ever Member Join Date: February 26, 2007 Posts: 21	hey all, just got a nice blue 29-8 mountain gun ,ser.DAJ52xx, has the lock sys. on it but no key ,should i worry about this? any info is app. thanks H2O

October 31, 2011, 05:11 AM	#3617
Radagast Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Posts: 3,375	rm18382: Nice to see the Crown Dependencies didn't get disarmed when Britain decided it couldn't trust its people. Your club has inherited a Model 36 Chiefs Special manufactured in 1975 or 1976. Serial range for those years was J250001 to J370000, so 1973 seems likely. llwsgn: Your .38 Military & Police (Post War) was manufactured in the period 1948 to 1951. Serial range for those years was C1 to C223998, I'm going to guesstimate early 1950. Olympus: Your Model 66 was manufactured in 1975. Unfortunatrly it doesn't list an MPD marked gun in the various special runs for police departments. A S&W factory letter would probably sort that out for you, but it costs $50. You'll have to decide whether satisfying your curiosity is worth that much. h204ever: The Model 29-8 .44 Magnum Mountain gun was a stocking dealer special in 2003. Most guns shipped that year had a serial number starting with C, so your gun may be a more recent run - the Standard Catalog of S&W was published in 2006 and does not list the most recent serial ranges or special runs. As your gun is quite recent a call to S&W will clarify that for you, it should be on their computers rather than in old paper records. They should also be able to supply you with a key for the internal lock. __________________ If you're 6'4" 360, with the scraggly beard wearing a kilt, I think you can leave the guns at home. Just throw on your tartan, grab the nearest sledgehammer, and chase the bad guy down on foot while yelling "REMEMBER WILLIAM WALLACE!!!" If he stops before he hits the state line, splatter him - MGshaggy

October 31, 2011, 08:26 AM	#3618
Olympus Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Posts: 2,189	Thanks Radagast! __________________ www.brownscustomgrips.com Find Us On Facebook! M1911 Knife Authorized Dealer

October 31, 2011, 04:02 PM	#3619
Gladius Member Join Date: December 25, 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 129	... and another one. A pretty run-of-the-mill Highway Patrolman: a) .357 Magnum b) 4 Inch c) square butt d) 6 shot e) Adjustable f) S325915 g) 28-2

October 31, 2011, 11:52 PM	#3620
wrs840 Member Join Date: October 18, 2008 Location: Brushy Mts, NC, growing feed-crops /BioFuel fodder. Posts: 1,887	Hi Radagast, Here's the s.n. for the 686 I have on the hook: AHR835x. No "M" stamp. DOB please? I have contacted S&W regarding the recall. Thanks! __________________ NRA Endowment Member. ...Public Service Bulletin: There's a reason they call it the "passing" lane, and not the "riding-right-next-to-somebody" lane.

November 1, 2011, 03:26 AM	#3621
cyclopsshooter Member Join Date: May 13, 2009 Location: The Shadow Knows... Posts: 2,189	a) .22 b) 6" c) square d) six shot e) adjustable rear f) k 7987 g)pre-17 k22 thanks much!

November 1, 2011, 04:14 AM	#3622
Radagast Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Posts: 3,375	Gladius: 1968 or 1969. Serial range for those years was S305000 to S329999, so 1969 seems likely. wrs840: Early to mid 1985. AHsxxxx to AHTxxxx serialed guns were shipped in July 1985. cyclopsshooter: 1947 for your K22 Masterpiece. It should have Made in the USA stamped on the frame instead of the four line address. The postwar K22 began production in 1946, so that is an early gun. Nice find. __________________ If you're 6'4" 360, with the scraggly beard wearing a kilt, I think you can leave the guns at home. Just throw on your tartan, grab the nearest sledgehammer, and chase the bad guy down on foot while yelling "REMEMBER WILLIAM WALLACE!!!" If he stops before he hits the state line, splatter him - MGshaggy

November 1, 2011, 01:47 PM	#3623
cyclopsshooter Member Join Date: May 13, 2009 Location: The Shadow Knows... Posts: 2,189	Yup, it says Made in USA only. its about 85-90% with a wide spur hammer and later 1970s grips.. Found in in a pawn shop south of here and figured 500 OTD was pretty reasonable Thanks again for all your help with the dates!

November 1, 2011, 08:47 PM	#3624
Gladius Member Join Date: December 25, 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 129	Thanks again!

November 2, 2011, 08:08 AM	#3625
skott Member Join Date: October 11, 2009 Posts: 2	I have a S&W Model 32-1 J Frame "Terrier" 2" Barrel, 5 Shot SN: 1124xx .38 S&W CTG Would like to know date of manufacture. Thanks sKott