Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers - Page 159

Geezer Glide · February 15, 2012, 07:47 PM

a) 38 Special
b) 4"
c) Square
d) 6
e) Adjustable
f) ABA67XX
g) 15-4

Radagast · February 16, 2012, 04:45 AM

Geezer Glide:
Your Model 15-4 Combat Masterpiece was manufactured in late 1982.

jshrop6004:
Your Model 36 Chiefs Special ws manufactured in the period 1962 to 1969. Serial range voer those years was 295000 to 786544.
I the cylinder latch is flat then 1962-1966.
If the cylinder latch is concave then 1966 to 1969.
If the grips are original and have an uncheckered diamond around the grip screws then 1968 or earlier.
If the grips are original and the checkering runs up to the grip screws them 1968/69.

texlaw67235 · February 17, 2012, 10:26 AM

1.357 mag
2.6 shot
3.nickle.
4. 4 inch barrel
5.model 586
6.adj. sights orange insert on front
7.square grips.wood
8. ACKO808

Radagast · February 17, 2012, 10:52 AM

texlaw67235:
Your Model 586 Distinguished Combat Magnum was manufactured in 1983.

jshrop6004 · February 17, 2012, 11:00 AM

Thanks Radagast!

texlaw67235 · February 17, 2012, 11:05 AM

Thank you Radagast

ruger1228 · February 17, 2012, 09:33 PM

Model 36-1 DOB.
I picked up a model 36-1 today at the local gun shop. This gun is 95% with only a slight ring around the cylinder. It has a case hardened trigger and hammer. Any idea of the value of this revolver and when it was manufactured?
Thanking you in advance for your assistance.

Model 36-1
3 inch barrel
blue finish
square walnut grips with S&W medallion
5 shot 38 special
J-4788xx

clintdaniel · February 17, 2012, 10:41 PM

a) S&W 38 Special
b) 4 " barrel
c) square grip
d) 6 shot
e) fixed.
f) serial number 1D700XX
g) Model 64-1

Radagast · February 18, 2012, 02:18 AM

ruger1228:
Your Model 36-1 Chiefs Special 3 inch Heavy Barrel was manufactured in 1976 or 1977. Serial range for those years was J370001 to J610000> If I had to make a guess I would say late 1976.
I'm not an expert on US values as I am in Australia. I would say around $250 to $350, as S&W has been selling new 642s for around the $350 mark and this has probably depressed the value of other J frames.

clintdaniel:
Your Model 64-1 .38 Military & Police Heavy Barrel Stainless was manufactured in 1979 or 1980. Serial rnage for those years was 1D45001 to 1D99999. So 1979 seems more likely.

Geezer Glide · February 18, 2012, 10:02 AM

Thanks to you for all the info that you provide.

a) 38 Special
b) 4"
c) Square
d) 6
e) Fixed
f) 5D503XX
g) 12-3

Radagast · February 19, 2012, 09:25 AM

Geezerglide:
Your Model 12-3 .38 Miltary & Police Airweight was manufactured in 1979. The frame is .080 of an inch thinner than the standard steel K frame and aftermarket grips may not be an exact fit.

breeze010 · February 19, 2012, 10:08 PM

a) "38 S&W SPECIAL CTG"
b) 4" ?
c) square
d) 6
e) half moon with beveled/stepped front
f) D314***
g) 10-5

Trying to see if I can get a more exact date on this gun. Second "older" S&W I have and excited to know a closer approximation on the date than I could find googling around. Thanks in advance!

newfalguy101 · February 19, 2012, 10:47 PM

M29-3
6-inch
.44mag
serial: ADJ12XX

rikman · February 19, 2012, 11:02 PM

Model 57 no dash

a) .41 Magnum
b) 4" Bbl
c) Blue
d) N6708XX
e) Target Hammer & Trigger

Thanks
Rikman

chadintex · February 20, 2012, 03:03 AM

A .357
B 4 inch
C square
D 6
E fixed
F 789XX
G 13-2

Please and thank you

Radagast · February 20, 2012, 11:12 AM

chadintex:
Your Model 13-2 .357 Magnum Military & Police Heavy Barrel was manufactured between 1977 & 1982. The serial number should fall in the range 2D0001 to 17D8900. The number you are quoting is probably an assembly number, used to track parts in the factory. The serial number will be found on the bottom of the grip frame. You may need to remove the grips to see it.
Post the number and I'll give you a year.

rikman:
Your Model 57 .41 Magnum Target was manufactured in 1979 or 1980, the N6xxxxxx range spanned those years. As your number is high in that range I would guesstimate 1980.

newfalguy101:
Your Model 29-3 .44 Magum was manufactured in 1983.

breeze010:
Your Model 10-5 .38 Military & Police tapered barrel was manufactured in 1969 or 1970. Serial range for those years was D90001 to D330000, so 1970 seems pretty certain.

rikman · February 20, 2012, 01:14 PM

Thank you!

breeze010 · February 20, 2012, 02:13 PM

Radagast,

Thank you! The help is much appreciated, always nice trying to find the history between your family's firearms.

chadintex · February 20, 2012, 02:37 PM

Oops
9D035XX
Thank you

talldragon · February 20, 2012, 05:52 PM

a. .357
b. 4"
c. square
d. 6 shot
e. front: fixed blade, rear: adjustable
f. 2K28474
g. 19-3

newfalguy101 · February 20, 2012, 06:36 PM

Thanks Radagast

Appreciate it

stan51 · February 20, 2012, 11:36 PM

Another one:

a) 357
b) 4"
c) sq
d) 6 shot
e) fixed
f) adj67xx
g) Model 65-3
h) ss

stan51 · February 20, 2012, 11:38 PM

Mfg Date?

Another one:

a) 357
b) 4"
c) sq
d) 6 shot
e) adj
f) ayu43xx
g) Model 19-5
h) blue

Radagast · February 21, 2012, 12:41 AM

Stan51:
Your Model 19-5 .357 Combat Magnum was manufactured in late 1987.
Your Model 65-3 .357 magnum Military & Police Heavy Barrel Stainless was manufactured in late 1983.

Talldragon:
Your Model 19-3 .357 Combat Magnum was manufactured in 1972.

chadintex:
Your Model 13-2 .357 Magnum Military & Police Heavy Barrel was manufactured in 1981.

chadintex · February 21, 2012, 12:54 AM

Thanks Radagast

February 16, 2012, 04:45 AM	#3952
Radagast Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Posts: 3,422	Geezer Glide: Your Model 15-4 Combat Masterpiece was manufactured in late 1982. jshrop6004: Your Model 36 Chiefs Special ws manufactured in the period 1962 to 1969. Serial range voer those years was 295000 to 786544. I the cylinder latch is flat then 1962-1966. If the cylinder latch is concave then 1966 to 1969. If the grips are original and have an uncheckered diamond around the grip screws then 1968 or earlier. If the grips are original and the checkering runs up to the grip screws them 1968/69. __________________ 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

February 17, 2012, 10:52 AM	#3954
Radagast Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Posts: 3,422	texlaw67235: Your Model 586 Distinguished Combat Magnum was manufactured in 1983. __________________ 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

February 17, 2012, 10:41 PM	#3958
clintdaniel Member Join Date: February 14, 2012 Location: Whitehouse Station, NJ Posts: 5	a) S&W 38 Special b) 4 " barrel c) square grip d) 6 shot e) fixed. f) serial number 1D700XX g) Model 64-1 Last edited by clintdaniel; February 17, 2012 at 10:51 PM.

February 18, 2012, 02:18 AM	#3959
Radagast Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Posts: 3,422	ruger1228: Your Model 36-1 Chiefs Special 3 inch Heavy Barrel was manufactured in 1976 or 1977. Serial range for those years was J370001 to J610000> If I had to make a guess I would say late 1976. I'm not an expert on US values as I am in Australia. I would say around $250 to $350, as S&W has been selling new 642s for around the $350 mark and this has probably depressed the value of other J frames. clintdaniel: Your Model 64-1 .38 Military & Police Heavy Barrel Stainless was manufactured in 1979 or 1980. Serial rnage for those years was 1D45001 to 1D99999. So 1979 seems more 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

February 19, 2012, 09:25 AM	#3961
Radagast Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Posts: 3,422	Geezerglide: Your Model 12-3 .38 Miltary & Police Airweight was manufactured in 1979. The frame is .080 of an inch thinner than the standard steel K frame and aftermarket grips may not be an exact fit. __________________ 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

February 15, 2012, 07:47 PM	#3951
Geezer Glide Member Join Date: June 10, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 186	a) 38 Special b) 4" c) Square d) 6 e) Adjustable f) ABA67XX g) 15-4

February 17, 2012, 10:26 AM	#3953
texlaw67235 Member Join Date: November 19, 2010 Location: east of Canton,Tx. Posts: 20	1.357 mag 2.6 shot 3.nickle. 4. 4 inch barrel 5.model 586 6.adj. sights orange insert on front 7.square grips.wood 8. ACKO808

February 17, 2012, 11:00 AM	#3955
jshrop6004 Member Join Date: December 30, 2010 Location: SC Posts: 40	Thanks Radagast!

February 17, 2012, 11:05 AM	#3956
texlaw67235 Member Join Date: November 19, 2010 Location: east of Canton,Tx. Posts: 20	Thank you Radagast

February 17, 2012, 09:33 PM	#3957
ruger1228 Member Join Date: March 7, 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 205	Model 36-1 DOB. I picked up a model 36-1 today at the local gun shop. This gun is 95% with only a slight ring around the cylinder. It has a case hardened trigger and hammer. Any idea of the value of this revolver and when it was manufactured? Thanking you in advance for your assistance. Model 36-1 3 inch barrel blue finish square walnut grips with S&W medallion 5 shot 38 special J-4788xx

February 18, 2012, 10:02 AM	#3960
Geezer Glide Member Join Date: June 10, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 186	Thanks to you for all the info that you provide. a) 38 Special b) 4" c) Square d) 6 e) Fixed f) 5D503XX g) 12-3

February 19, 2012, 10:08 PM	#3962
breeze010 Member Join Date: October 28, 2011 Location: KY Posts: 41	a) "38 S&W SPECIAL CTG" b) 4" ? c) square d) 6 e) half moon with beveled/stepped front f) D314*** g) 10-5 Trying to see if I can get a more exact date on this gun. Second "older" S&W I have and excited to know a closer approximation on the date than I could find googling around. Thanks in advance!

February 19, 2012, 10:47 PM	#3963
newfalguy101 Member Join Date: August 13, 2005 Location: Clay Center, Nebraska Posts: 732	M29-3 6-inch .44mag serial: ADJ12XX __________________ Trust in the Lord with all your heart, mind, and soul..........BUT, Front site, PRESS, repeat as needed

February 19, 2012, 11:02 PM	#3964
rikman Member Join Date: January 3, 2004 Location: People's Republic of IL Posts: 787	Model 57 no dash a) .41 Magnum b) 4" Bbl c) Blue d) N6708XX e) Target Hammer & Trigger Thanks Rikman

February 20, 2012, 03:03 AM	#3965
chadintex Member Join Date: December 26, 2002 Location: SE OK Posts: 166	A .357 B 4 inch C square D 6 E fixed F 789XX G 13-2 Please and thank you

February 20, 2012, 11:12 AM	#3966
Radagast Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Posts: 3,422	chadintex: Your Model 13-2 .357 Magnum Military & Police Heavy Barrel was manufactured between 1977 & 1982. The serial number should fall in the range 2D0001 to 17D8900. The number you are quoting is probably an assembly number, used to track parts in the factory. The serial number will be found on the bottom of the grip frame. You may need to remove the grips to see it. Post the number and I'll give you a year. rikman: Your Model 57 .41 Magnum Target was manufactured in 1979 or 1980, the N6xxxxxx range spanned those years. As your number is high in that range I would guesstimate 1980. newfalguy101: Your Model 29-3 .44 Magum was manufactured in 1983. breeze010: Your Model 10-5 .38 Military & Police tapered barrel was manufactured in 1969 or 1970. Serial range for those years was D90001 to D330000, so 1970 seems pretty certain. __________________ 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

February 20, 2012, 01:14 PM	#3967
rikman Member Join Date: January 3, 2004 Location: People's Republic of IL Posts: 787	Thank you!

February 20, 2012, 02:13 PM	#3968
breeze010 Member Join Date: October 28, 2011 Location: KY Posts: 41	Radagast, Thank you! The help is much appreciated, always nice trying to find the history between your family's firearms.

February 20, 2012, 02:37 PM	#3969
chadintex Member Join Date: December 26, 2002 Location: SE OK Posts: 166	Oops 9D035XX Thank you

February 20, 2012, 05:52 PM	#3970
talldragon Member Join Date: April 24, 2011 Location: NorCal. Posts: 167	a. .357 b. 4" c. square d. 6 shot e. front: fixed blade, rear: adjustable f. 2K28474 g. 19-3 __________________ Μολὼν λάβε Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum videtur

February 20, 2012, 06:36 PM	#3971
newfalguy101 Member Join Date: August 13, 2005 Location: Clay Center, Nebraska Posts: 732	Thanks Radagast Appreciate it __________________ Trust in the Lord with all your heart, mind, and soul..........BUT, Front site, PRESS, repeat as needed

February 20, 2012, 11:36 PM	#3972
stan51 Member Join Date: February 20, 2012 Posts: 2	Mfg Date? Another one: a) 357 b) 4" c) sq d) 6 shot e) fixed f) adj67xx g) Model 65-3 h) ss

February 20, 2012, 11:38 PM	#3973
stan51 Member Join Date: February 20, 2012 Posts: 2	Mfg Date? Another one: a) 357 b) 4" c) sq d) 6 shot e) adj f) ayu43xx g) Model 19-5 h) blue

February 21, 2012, 12:41 AM	#3974
Radagast Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Posts: 3,422	Stan51: Your Model 19-5 .357 Combat Magnum was manufactured in late 1987. Your Model 65-3 .357 magnum Military & Police Heavy Barrel Stainless was manufactured in late 1983. Talldragon: Your Model 19-3 .357 Combat Magnum was manufactured in 1972. chadintex: Your Model 13-2 .357 Magnum Military & Police Heavy Barrel was manufactured in 1981. __________________ 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

February 21, 2012, 12:54 AM	#3975
chadintex Member Join Date: December 26, 2002 Location: SE OK Posts: 166	Thanks Radagast