Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers - Page 15

JoJo_SC · October 10, 2008, 01:43 PM

Here is all the info I have. My Dad & I were rummaging around the attic and he "remembered" he had this up there.

.38spl
2" barrel
five shot
fixed sights I think
serial # J29XXXX
Has "Airweight" and "38SPL CTC" on it.

Thanks in advanced!

jojosdad · October 10, 2008, 11:32 PM

For Model 49 2" RB - SN is J907xxx
thanks

Shade00 · October 11, 2008, 11:11 AM

JoJo SC: Your J-frame was born 1975-76.

jojosdad: Your J-frame was born in 1981.

dtalley · October 11, 2008, 01:11 PM

I recent purchase of mine Thanks,

a) caliber -.357 Magnum
b) bbl length- 4"
c) grips shape- Square.
d) number of shots/cylinder bores - 6
e) type of sights- adjustable
f) serial number- AHS73XX
g) Model number- 686

Thanks for your help...

Shade00 · October 11, 2008, 02:25 PM

dtalley: Mid-1985.

The Driver · October 11, 2008, 03:31 PM

Smith & Wesson 38 Safety
3 1/4"
Blue
5 shot
SN 134696

jojosdad · October 11, 2008, 11:17 PM

Shade00 - thanks a lot.

BullRunBear · October 12, 2008, 12:05 PM

Just got a new-to-me revolver and the seller said it was a S&W Target Masterpiece, probably from the early 50s. (It looks identical to my K-17 target revolver.) Confimation of that and a DOB would be appreciated.

a. 38 special
b. 6" barrel, no extended underlug
c. square grip
d. 6 shot
e. adjustable rear, partridge style front sights
f. K217412 (taken from rear of cylinder)

Thanks,

Jeff

Shade00 · October 12, 2008, 01:05 PM

The Driver: The earlier part of 1898-1907.

BullRunBear: A K-38 Target Masterpiece with that serial dates to 1954. You've got quite a nice revolver. The K-38 Target Masterpiece, also called the Pre-Model 14, would have a 6" barrel, square butt, and adjustable rear sights.

BullRunBear · October 12, 2008, 04:29 PM

Shade00,

Thanks for the DOB info and confirmation. I'll post my impressions in a separate thread but it's nice to know the date.

Regards, Jeff

The Driver · October 12, 2008, 08:31 PM

What is the best way to price or sell it this revolver? It's my wifes and she is looking for a Sig.

Thanks again!

;-)>

The Driver · October 12, 2008, 08:56 PM

It's in perfect shape...looks new.

jojosdad · October 12, 2008, 10:51 PM

You might try posting this on the Smith and Wesson Forum. http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/

hangemhigh87 · October 18, 2008, 12:52 PM

I got my letter back from S&W. I posted here because I could not stand the suspense of waiting. Here's what the letter says:

“… Heavy Frame .22/32 Target Model, caliber .22 Long Rifle. Was shipped from Factory on February 8th, 1938 and delivered to Adolph Blaich Co. San Francisco CA.”

So this was a California Gun went from SF to Fresno and then out for service in California Farm country.

“To keep those Blue (Stellar) Jays off my Almond Trees. I don’t need to Kill them, just wing them and then let the Farm (feral) cats take it from there.” as Grandpa would say.

hangemhigh87 · October 18, 2008, 12:54 PM

cromlw · October 18, 2008, 09:25 PM

Just got this today

J frame

a. 38 special (no +P marking)
b. 1 7/8" barrel
c. round grip
d. 5 shot
e. ramp front, groove rear
f. (under grip) #BPLO552 (on frame under cylinder) #M37-2

JoeShmoe · October 18, 2008, 09:35 PM

a) caliber -.38 Special
b) bbl length- 1 7/8"
c) grips shape- round
d) number of shots 5
e) type of sights- fixed
f) serial number- AWP61xx
g) Mod 60 NY-1

bigmtnman · October 20, 2008, 02:35 PM

Can anyone help with DOB on this one:

a) .38 special
b) 2" bbl
c) round butt
d) 6 shot
e) fixed sights
f) C8149xx
g) 12-2

JDMAN65 · October 22, 2008, 09:57 AM

DOB please

a) .357
b) 8in barrel
c) ?
d) ?
e) adj sights
f) BFH25xx
g) 686-8

michaelforet · October 22, 2008, 03:07 PM

Date and +P or not please.

a) .38
b) 1 7/8"
c) round
d) 5
e) fixed
f) 49J420 on butt, 50971 under grips.
g) Model .36

WARDO88 · October 22, 2008, 10:17 PM

A recent purchase of mine Thanks,

a) caliber -.38 spl
b) bbl length- 1-7/8"
c) grips shape- Round
d) number of shots/cylinder bores - 5
e) type of sights - Integral (F) and fixed (R)
f) serial number- DCN75XX
g) Model number- 642

Thanks for your help...

The Lone Haranguer · October 25, 2008, 03:57 PM

29-2, 6 1/2" bbl, nickel, P&R, s/n N3574xx?

Shade00 · October 25, 2008, 06:59 PM

Ruh roh, getting behind again.

cromlw: Best guess is 94-95 based on SCoSW, but you can't be sure with those 37-2s since S&W just recently built some more of them.

JoeShmoe: 87-88.

bigmtnman: Don't see a lot of Model 12s. I like the K-frame Airweights. Yours was born around 1966-67.

JDMAN65: Not sure on this one. The 686-8 may be the most recent variation, but the BFH serial would've been early '90s. Can't say for sure.

michaelforet: Double-check the serial number. I'm not sure which one is the correct serial, but I don't have anything for a serial with two digits before the J. If the serial is 50xxx, then it's a 1953-54 production, which would not be rated for +P.

WARDO88: 2003?

The Lone Haranguer: 75-76.

**Brian Williams** · October 25, 2008, 07:17 PM

michaelforet
That 49J420 is a 1971 0r 72. They were a little weird with the J those years.

WARDO88 · October 25, 2008, 11:53 PM

Shade00

Thanks for the help.

Wardo

October 10, 2008, 11:32 PM	#352
jojosdad Member Join Date: December 3, 2003 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 468	DOB Please For Model 49 2" RB - SN is J907xxx thanks __________________ "People who argue for the banning of arms ask for automatic rule by the young, the strong, and the many, and that's the exact opposite of a civilized society." Marko - http://munchkinwrangler.blogspot.com/ Airplane Pictures

October 11, 2008, 11:11 AM	#353
Shade00 Member Join Date: April 29, 2008 Location: Ruston, Louisiana & Jackson, Mississippi Posts: 715	JoJo SC: Your J-frame was born 1975-76. jojosdad: Your J-frame was born in 1981. __________________ Colt .357 \| Diamondback \| Smith & Wesson 32-1 \| Pre-34 \| 36 \| 37 \| 042 \| 681 Walther PPK/S \| Ruger Speed Six \| H&R M1 Garand \| Springfield M1 Garand Coharie Arms CA89K \| CA94 \| Century C93 \| FAL

October 11, 2008, 01:11 PM	#354
dtalley Member Join Date: June 16, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 396	I recent purchase of mine Thanks, a) caliber -.357 Magnum b) bbl length- 4" c) grips shape- Square. d) number of shots/cylinder bores - 6 e) type of sights- adjustable f) serial number- AHS73XX g) Model number- 686 Thanks for your help... __________________ Life NRA & Life TSRA Member

October 11, 2008, 02:25 PM	#355
Shade00 Member Join Date: April 29, 2008 Location: Ruston, Louisiana & Jackson, Mississippi Posts: 715	dtalley: Mid-1985. __________________ Colt .357 \| Diamondback \| Smith & Wesson 32-1 \| Pre-34 \| 36 \| 37 \| 042 \| 681 Walther PPK/S \| Ruger Speed Six \| H&R M1 Garand \| Springfield M1 Garand Coharie Arms CA89K \| CA94 \| Century C93 \| FAL

October 11, 2008, 03:31 PM	#356
The Driver Member Join Date: October 11, 2008 Posts: 3	S&W 38 Safety Smith & Wesson 38 Safety 3 1/4" Blue 5 shot SN 134696

October 10, 2008, 01:43 PM	#351
JoJo_SC Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 12	Here is all the info I have. My Dad & I were rummaging around the attic and he "remembered" he had this up there. .38spl 2" barrel five shot fixed sights I think serial # J29XXXX Has "Airweight" and "38SPL CTC" on it. Thanks in advanced!

October 11, 2008, 11:17 PM	#357
jojosdad Member Join Date: December 3, 2003 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 468	Shade00 - thanks a lot. __________________ "People who argue for the banning of arms ask for automatic rule by the young, the strong, and the many, and that's the exact opposite of a civilized society." Marko - http://munchkinwrangler.blogspot.com/ Airplane Pictures

October 12, 2008, 12:05 PM	#358
BullRunBear Member Join Date: February 24, 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 633	Target Masterpiece Just got a new-to-me revolver and the seller said it was a S&W Target Masterpiece, probably from the early 50s. (It looks identical to my K-17 target revolver.) Confimation of that and a DOB would be appreciated. a. 38 special b. 6" barrel, no extended underlug c. square grip d. 6 shot e. adjustable rear, partridge style front sights f. K217412 (taken from rear of cylinder) Thanks, Jeff __________________ "An armed society is a polite society." Robert Heinlein

October 12, 2008, 01:05 PM	#359
Shade00 Member Join Date: April 29, 2008 Location: Ruston, Louisiana & Jackson, Mississippi Posts: 715	The Driver: The earlier part of 1898-1907. BullRunBear: A K-38 Target Masterpiece with that serial dates to 1954. You've got quite a nice revolver. The K-38 Target Masterpiece, also called the Pre-Model 14, would have a 6" barrel, square butt, and adjustable rear sights. __________________ Colt .357 \| Diamondback \| Smith & Wesson 32-1 \| Pre-34 \| 36 \| 37 \| 042 \| 681 Walther PPK/S \| Ruger Speed Six \| H&R M1 Garand \| Springfield M1 Garand Coharie Arms CA89K \| CA94 \| Century C93 \| FAL

October 12, 2008, 04:29 PM	#360
BullRunBear Member Join Date: February 24, 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 633	38 Target Masterpiece Shade00, Thanks for the DOB info and confirmation. I'll post my impressions in a separate thread but it's nice to know the date. Regards, Jeff __________________ "An armed society is a polite society." Robert Heinlein

October 12, 2008, 08:31 PM	#361
The Driver Member Join Date: October 11, 2008 Posts: 3	Thanks Shade00 What is the best way to price or sell it this revolver? It's my wifes and she is looking for a Sig. Thanks again! ;-)>

October 12, 2008, 10:51 PM	#363
jojosdad Member Join Date: December 3, 2003 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 468	You might try posting this on the Smith and Wesson Forum. http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/ __________________ "People who argue for the banning of arms ask for automatic rule by the young, the strong, and the many, and that's the exact opposite of a civilized society." Marko - http://munchkinwrangler.blogspot.com/ Airplane Pictures

October 18, 2008, 12:52 PM	#364
hangemhigh87 Member Join Date: September 13, 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 11	Follow up for Brian I got my letter back from S&W. I posted here because I could not stand the suspense of waiting. Here's what the letter says: “… Heavy Frame .22/32 Target Model, caliber .22 Long Rifle. Was shipped from Factory on February 8th, 1938 and delivered to Adolph Blaich Co. San Francisco CA.” So this was a California Gun went from SF to Fresno and then out for service in California Farm country. “To keep those Blue (Stellar) Jays off my Almond Trees. I don’t need to Kill them, just wing them and then let the Farm (feral) cats take it from there.” as Grandpa would say. __________________ "If you find yourself going through Hell, keep going." -Winston Churchill Bryan.

October 18, 2008, 12:54 PM	#365
hangemhigh87 Member Join Date: September 13, 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 11	Opps picture did not post __________________ "If you find yourself going through Hell, keep going." -Winston Churchill Bryan.

October 18, 2008, 09:25 PM	#366
cromlw Member Join Date: August 11, 2007 Posts: 21	Just got this today J frame a. 38 special (no +P marking) b. 1 7/8" barrel c. round grip d. 5 shot e. ramp front, groove rear f. (under grip) #BPLO552 (on frame under cylinder) #M37-2

October 18, 2008, 09:35 PM	#367
JoeShmoe Member Join Date: September 10, 2007 Location: New York Posts: 202	a) caliber -.38 Special b) bbl length- 1 7/8" c) grips shape- round d) number of shots 5 e) type of sights- fixed f) serial number- AWP61xx g) Mod 60 NY-1

October 20, 2008, 02:35 PM	#368
bigmtnman Member Join Date: December 25, 2002 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 130	Can anyone help with DOB on this one: a) .38 special b) 2" bbl c) round butt d) 6 shot e) fixed sights f) C8149xx g) 12-2 __________________ "Freedom is the opportunity to be responsible for oneself."

October 22, 2008, 09:57 AM	#369
JDMAN65 Member Join Date: July 2, 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 16	Thanks for the help DOB please a) .357 b) 8in barrel c) ? d) ? e) adj sights f) BFH25xx g) 686-8 Last edited by JDMAN65; October 22, 2008 at 01:07 PM.

October 22, 2008, 03:07 PM	#370
michaelforet Member Join Date: February 15, 2008 Location: Plant City, FL. Posts: 3	Date and +P or not please. a) .38 b) 1 7/8" c) round d) 5 e) fixed f) 49J420 on butt, 50971 under grips. g) Model .36

October 22, 2008, 10:17 PM	#371
WARDO88 Member Join Date: August 8, 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 25	A recent purchase of mine Thanks, a) caliber -.38 spl b) bbl length- 1-7/8" c) grips shape- Round d) number of shots/cylinder bores - 5 e) type of sights - Integral (F) and fixed (R) f) serial number- DCN75XX g) Model number- 642 Thanks for your help...

October 25, 2008, 03:57 PM	#372
The Lone Haranguer Member Join Date: July 30, 2006 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 11,234	29-2, 6 1/2" bbl, nickel, P&R, s/n N3574xx?

October 25, 2008, 06:59 PM	#373
Shade00 Member Join Date: April 29, 2008 Location: Ruston, Louisiana & Jackson, Mississippi Posts: 715	Ruh roh, getting behind again. cromlw: Best guess is 94-95 based on SCoSW, but you can't be sure with those 37-2s since S&W just recently built some more of them. JoeShmoe: 87-88. bigmtnman: Don't see a lot of Model 12s. I like the K-frame Airweights. Yours was born around 1966-67. JDMAN65: Not sure on this one. The 686-8 may be the most recent variation, but the BFH serial would've been early '90s. Can't say for sure. michaelforet: Double-check the serial number. I'm not sure which one is the correct serial, but I don't have anything for a serial with two digits before the J. If the serial is 50xxx, then it's a 1953-54 production, which would not be rated for +P. WARDO88: 2003? The Lone Haranguer: 75-76. __________________ Colt .357 \| Diamondback \| Smith & Wesson 32-1 \| Pre-34 \| 36 \| 37 \| 042 \| 681 Walther PPK/S \| Ruger Speed Six \| H&R M1 Garand \| Springfield M1 Garand Coharie Arms CA89K \| CA94 \| Century C93 \| FAL

October 25, 2008, 07:17 PM	#374
Brian Williams Moderator Join Date: December 22, 2002 Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia Posts: 9,354	michaelforet That 49J420 is a 1971 0r 72. They were a little weird with the J those years. __________________ Watch out for the Stobor A teacher can never truly teach unless they are still learning themselves.

October 25, 2008, 11:53 PM	#375
WARDO88 Member Join Date: August 8, 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 25	Shade00 Thanks for the help. Wardo