Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers - Page 18

Scott Free · December 18, 2008, 04:02 PM

a) .32 Winchester
b) bbl length 4"
c) grip: round
d) six shot
e) fixed
f) SN: 6088 (on bottom of grip)
g) Can't find Model Number?

it is a pre model and called a .32-20 winchester hand ejector, made about 1905

TomcatPC · December 18, 2008, 10:56 PM

Hello, I just got the S&W M&P "Victory Model" British Contract Revolver yesterday. Details are as follows:

A. Calibre-.38 S&W (aka .380"/200)
B Barrel Length- 5"
C. Square Butt with smooth walnut grips/stocks
D. Cylinder-6 Rounds
E. Sights-Fixed with half-moon front sight
F. Serial Number-V1669SW (the number is 6 digits long (not including V pre-fix) I used "SW" in place of the last two numbers.
G. Model Number/Name-M&P "Victory Model" British Contract Service Revolver.

It has a fairly early number, so 1942 to 43 would be ok.

From what I could find out, my guess would be 1942 as a shipping date, but I'm not an expert, hench me asking here.
Thank You
Mark

rlv66 · December 19, 2008, 05:21 PM

Here's a newer one.
29-6
BRB5726
44mag
6 inch
square butt
Thanks

Aug 1994

jpmccoy · December 21, 2008, 09:57 PM

I have recently acquired a S&W revolver, blue steel, hard rubber stocks
I would appreciate an approximate date of manufacture
a) 32 Long Ctg
b) 4 1/2" barrel
c) round grip
d) 6 shot
e) fixed sights
f) serial # 889xx on bottom of grip
f) serial # B 889xx under barrel
g) no model #

somewhere between 1906 and 1909
last 2 dates of manufacture
December 17, 1901
February 6, 1906

Thank you in advance for your time and effort.

skeptiq · December 23, 2008, 03:16 PM

I would like to know what "change" revolver I have. Here's all the info I have handy:

a) 32 Long Ctg
b) 4" bbl (approximation)
c) round grip
d) 6 shot
e) fixed sights - half moon
f) serial # 978xx on bottom of grip / under bbl / on cyl
f) serial # 502xx on yoke

sometime around 1910 a 4th change

last 2 dates of manufacture
December 17, 1901
February 6(or 8), 1906

jpmccoy · December 23, 2008, 07:03 PM

I obtained this duty weapon in 1983. They let me buy it when I retired. I would like to know it's dob
a) .357 mag
b) 4" barrel
c) square grip
d) 6 shot
e) adjustable sights
f) 9K 9100 under crane and on side of grip
g) model 66 (no dash)

Thank you
1975

dirty dave · December 24, 2008, 01:15 AM

How about this one.

a..38 spl.

b. 2 1/4" from end of barrel to cylinder

c. square grip

d. 6 shot

e.fixed sights

f. # 167**on frame where cylinder and frame meet.
f. # 980*** on bottom of frame handle and on cylinder.

g. no model # but has a 5 on frame over #167** inside on frame by cylinder.

I am not sure about his one,it could be just before the war in 42

palmtech · December 25, 2008, 05:50 PM

a) caliber: 38s&w
b) bbl length: 3" or 3 1/4
c) grips shape round
d) number of shots/cylinder bores: "5"
e) type of sights: fixed
f) serial number: 8xx
g) Model number: "NONE" "top break"

WHAT DO YOU THINK?
MANY THANKS IN ADVANCE!

could be around 1880 to 84

Hoot Gibson · December 26, 2008, 04:12 PM

.38/Top Break S&W
5"
Slight Round
5 shot
472838
None
{I have history back to 1907
pat years May 11, 1880, Jan 1882, April 1889}

1895 to 1909, range is 322701 thru 539000 that would be a very good guess around 1905 to 07

JDMAN65 · December 27, 2008, 01:46 PM

I have recently acquired a 686-3 6"... I was wondering what year did the change to rubber houge grips.. mine came with walnut checkered grips with silver S&W medallions on them... any help appreciatedHogue grips started with 686-4s in 1993, yours would be 88 to 92

JeffDilla · December 29, 2008, 01:50 PM

Just picked this up today:

686
A) .357
B) 4"
C) Hogue monogrip
D) 6-shot
E) Adustable rear sight
F) Inside the crane is stamped AJF 29xxx then underneath M Mod. 686. Also on the crane itself reads A10 14xxx

I might be able to add pics later today
Any info would be great, thanks.

1985

Blue_Mtn_Potter · December 30, 2008, 03:22 PM

I bought this used from a gunshop sometime in the 1960's.

a) caliber: 38 SPL
b) bbl length: 6" (from cylinder to muzzle)
c) grips shape: round
d) number of shots/cylinder bores: 6
e) type of sights: adj
f) serial number: K 190041
g) Model number if it is under the crane: The following markings are visible in this pattern:
S
87880

7

K190041 is 1953 and is a pre model 10 or a post war M&P

Colt Smith · December 30, 2008, 05:38 PM

DOB help please...

Smith & Wesson J frame
Caliber: .38 spl
Bbl length: 2"
Grip shape: round
No. shots: 5
Sights: fixed
Serial No.: R1958
Model No.: Model 60 no dash(stainless)
1969

noplaceofmine · December 30, 2008, 10:49 PM

a. 38 special
b. 4 inches
c. square
d. 6 shots
e. adjustable
f. k220389
If anyone could tell me when this smith and wesson was made it would be greatly appreciated

1954

rondog · December 31, 2008, 05:39 PM

OK, I'd like to know when my S&W was made....

a) .38 special
b) about 1-3/4" or 1-7/8"
c) unsure, has aftermarket grips
d) 5 shot, unrecessed
e) ramp front, no insert, rear is groove in frame
f) J815821
g) Model 49

I'd also like to know if it's rated for +P ammo, since that's what I carry in it. Actually +P+, I believe, that's what Winchester told me it was. RCMP surplus ammo. It shoots it just fine, but I don't want to break the little feller.
1981 and should be ok with some +p, not +p+

dennythetech · December 31, 2008, 10:18 PM

This is a great thread! I really appreciate the effort folks are making to share their data.

a) .38 Special
b) 4"
c) square butt
d) 6 shot
e) fixed
f) S812xxx
g) Military & Police (Pre 10?)

Legend has it that this was made at the end of WWII with some left over 'Victory' parts.

Thanks!
You might want to letter this one, it is very early post war around 1945 late or early 46, S&W began production post war at serial # S811120

sam2049 · January 1, 2009, 07:06 AM

First of the new Year posts.

a. .357 Magnumn
b. 4" pinned
c. square
d. 6 shot recessed cylinder
e. adjustable rear stainless
f. 2K64xxx
g. 66(no dash)

1972,

Additional questions:
1. what makes it a combat?That is what S&W called them
2. it has an additional number on the cylinder arm 40414, what's this?it is a number to be able to track the frame pre serial number.
3. how much is it worth? (95% with original and hogue grips)Between $300 and $700
4. what is the difference between the no dash and the -1,-2,-3?Engineering changes

thank you

skoro · January 2, 2009, 05:58 PM

a) caliber
b) bbl length (from cylinder to muzzle)
c) grips shape (round or square)
d) number of shots/cylinder bores
e) type of sights.
f) serial number, and if there is a letter in front of or anywhere near the s/n on the bottom of the grip
g) Model number if it is under the crane.

a) 38 Special
b) 4"
c) square butt
d) 6
e) fixed
f) C6307XX
g) 10-5

It's blued, with the diamond grips, so I'm guessing mid to late 60's.

Thanks!1963 to 65

stewop23 · January 3, 2009, 03:57 PM

I recently inherited a revolver and would appreciate any info about it
a) .38 cal
b) 4" barrel
c) round grip shape
d) 6 cylinder bores
e) fixed sights.
f) serial# J26755
g) not sure about model number; reads 38 s.&w. special ctg. on right side of barrell.
The J serial number designates a j frame with 5 shots not 6, date 1969 to 1970

Thanks for the help!

TNT · January 4, 2009, 05:44 PM

Here is my grandpa's police pistol he carried.

Specs:
38 Special
4" barrel
Sqaure butt
6 shot
Fixed sight
Serial Number 9114xx

1940 to 1945

rswartsell · January 5, 2009, 12:05 PM

Wow guys, I don't mean to seem ungrateful, I do appreciate all of our Moderators volunteer service but a month and a day since posting and no response? I am just wondering if this wonderful service you perform for us too lazy or strapped to buy the books has been discontinued? No hard feelings if so, just let us know.

Thanks!

rswartsell · January 5, 2009, 12:06 PM

TNT, Wow *** is up with those grips? I've never seen anything like that before.

TNT · January 5, 2009, 10:57 PM

I havn't a clue about the grips, never took them off to see if there are any identifying marks.

trilateral · January 6, 2009, 04:09 PM

.38 spl
3" barrel
square butt
5 shot
fixed sight
model 37 "Airweight"
serial number 210xx (just 5 digits) second line "A16" That's on crane.

It has an alloy frame and steel cylinder, also grooved "target" trigger.

EDIT: The serial number on butt is J167xxx

1973 - 1972

cjbecker · January 6, 2009, 06:29 PM

38 special
1 7/8
round
5
fixed
998J#
mod 36

there is also a number in the cylinder arm and and also on the inside of the grip on the grip. it is 127##

also on the cylinder arm is says G12

i am not a handgun person so i know nothing about the gun, but i would like to know more. like want frame is it and if i can shoot +p

1971 - 72, it is a J frame and a limited amount of +p will not be a problem

December 18, 2008, 04:02 PM	#426
Scott Free Member Join Date: July 23, 2008 Posts: 51	a) .32 Winchester b) bbl length 4" c) grip: round d) six shot e) fixed f) SN: 6088 (on bottom of grip) g) Can't find Model Number? it is a pre model and called a .32-20 winchester hand ejector, made about 1905 __________________ "You'll be safe with me. I'm a good screamer." Last edited by Brian Williams; January 12, 2009 at 09:22 PM.

December 18, 2008, 10:56 PM	#427
TomcatPC Member Join Date: November 9, 2008 Location: Between Homer, Alaska and Wrington, Somerset. (Toledo, Ohio) Posts: 56	Hello, I just got the S&W M&P "Victory Model" British Contract Revolver yesterday. Details are as follows: A. Calibre-.38 S&W (aka .380"/200) B Barrel Length- 5" C. Square Butt with smooth walnut grips/stocks D. Cylinder-6 Rounds E. Sights-Fixed with half-moon front sight F. Serial Number-V1669SW (the number is 6 digits long (not including V pre-fix) I used "SW" in place of the last two numbers. G. Model Number/Name-M&P "Victory Model" British Contract Service Revolver. It has a fairly early number, so 1942 to 43 would be ok. From what I could find out, my guess would be 1942 as a shipping date, but I'm not an expert, hench me asking here. Thank You Mark __________________ The .303" Cartridge, helping Englishmen express their emotions since 1888. Last edited by Brian Williams; January 12, 2009 at 09:24 PM.

December 19, 2008, 05:21 PM	#428
rlv66 Member Join Date: January 8, 2008 Posts: 7	Here's a newer one. 29-6 BRB5726 44mag 6 inch square butt Thanks Aug 1994 Last edited by Brian Williams; January 12, 2009 at 09:25 PM.

December 21, 2008, 09:57 PM	#429
jpmccoy Member Join Date: December 20, 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2	S&w 1903 I have recently acquired a S&W revolver, blue steel, hard rubber stocks I would appreciate an approximate date of manufacture a) 32 Long Ctg b) 4 1/2" barrel c) round grip d) 6 shot e) fixed sights f) serial # 889xx on bottom of grip f) serial # B 889xx under barrel g) no model # somewhere between 1906 and 1909 last 2 dates of manufacture December 17, 1901 February 6, 1906 Thank you in advance for your time and effort. Last edited by Brian Williams; January 12, 2009 at 09:27 PM.

December 23, 2008, 03:16 PM	#430
skeptiq Member Join Date: November 11, 2008 Posts: 147	I would like to know what "change" revolver I have. Here's all the info I have handy: a) 32 Long Ctg b) 4" bbl (approximation) c) round grip d) 6 shot e) fixed sights - half moon f) serial # 978xx on bottom of grip / under bbl / on cyl f) serial # 502xx on yoke sometime around 1910 a 4th change last 2 dates of manufacture December 17, 1901 February 6(or 8), 1906 Last edited by Brian Williams; January 12, 2009 at 09:29 PM.

December 23, 2008, 07:03 PM	#431
jpmccoy Member Join Date: December 20, 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2	S&W 66 dob I obtained this duty weapon in 1983. They let me buy it when I retired. I would like to know it's dob a) .357 mag b) 4" barrel c) square grip d) 6 shot e) adjustable sights f) 9K 9100 under crane and on side of grip g) model 66 (no dash) Thank you 1975 Last edited by Brian Williams; January 12, 2009 at 09:30 PM.

December 24, 2008, 01:15 AM	#432
dirty dave Member Join Date: November 7, 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 155	How about this one. a..38 spl. b. 2 1/4" from end of barrel to cylinder c. square grip d. 6 shot e.fixed sights f. # 167on frame where cylinder and frame meet. f. # 980* on bottom of frame handle and on cylinder. g. no model # but has a 5 on frame over #167 inside on frame by cylinder. I am not sure about his one,it could be just before the war in 42** Last edited by Brian Williams; January 12, 2009 at 09:41 PM.

December 25, 2008, 05:50 PM	#433
palmtech Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Posts: 5	a) caliber: 38s&w b) bbl length: 3" or 3 1/4 c) grips shape round d) number of shots/cylinder bores: "5" e) type of sights: fixed f) serial number: 8xx g) Model number: "NONE" "top break" WHAT DO YOU THINK? MANY THANKS IN ADVANCE! could be around 1880 to 84 Last edited by Brian Williams; January 12, 2009 at 09:35 PM.

December 26, 2008, 04:12 PM	#434
Hoot Gibson Member Join Date: December 26, 2008 Location: Western Ohio and The Fla Keys Posts: 48	.38/Top Break S&W 5" Slight Round 5 shot 472838 None {I have history back to 1907 pat years May 11, 1880, Jan 1882, April 1889} 1895 to 1909, range is 322701 thru 539000 that would be a very good guess around 1905 to 07 Last edited by Brian Williams; January 12, 2009 at 09:37 PM.

December 27, 2008, 01:46 PM	#435
JDMAN65 Member Join Date: July 2, 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 16	DOB please I have recently acquired a 686-3 6"... I was wondering what year did the change to rubber houge grips.. mine came with walnut checkered grips with silver S&W medallions on them... any help appreciatedHogue grips started with 686-4s in 1993, yours would be 88 to 92 __________________ John Bernard Books (The Shootist): "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I expect the same from them." Last edited by Brian Williams; January 12, 2009 at 09:38 PM.

December 29, 2008, 01:50 PM	#436
JeffDilla Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 432	Just picked this up today: 686 A) .357 B) 4" C) Hogue monogrip D) 6-shot E) Adustable rear sight F) Inside the crane is stamped AJF 29xxx then underneath M Mod. 686. Also on the crane itself reads A10 14xxx I might be able to add pics later today Any info would be great, thanks. 1985 __________________ Jeff Last edited by Brian Williams; January 12, 2009 at 09:42 PM.

December 30, 2008, 05:38 PM	#438
Colt Smith Member Join Date: July 1, 2008 Location: Rockland Co., NY Posts: 275	DOB help please... Smith & Wesson J frame Caliber: .38 spl Bbl length: 2" Grip shape: round No. shots: 5 Sights: fixed Serial No.: R1958 Model No.: Model 60 no dash(stainless) 1969 __________________ Your rights are disappearing faster than the rain forests. Wake up! Those who do not participate in their Republic have no right to complain. Last edited by Brian Williams; January 12, 2009 at 09:44 PM.

December 30, 2008, 10:49 PM	#439
noplaceofmine Member Join Date: December 30, 2008 Posts: 1	a. 38 special b. 4 inches c. square d. 6 shots e. adjustable f. k220389 If anyone could tell me when this smith and wesson was made it would be greatly appreciated 1954 Last edited by Brian Williams; January 12, 2009 at 09:46 PM.

December 31, 2008, 05:39 PM	#440
rondog Member Join Date: June 29, 2007 Location: Commurado Posts: 4,875	OK, I'd like to know when my S&W was made.... a) .38 special b) about 1-3/4" or 1-7/8" c) unsure, has aftermarket grips d) 5 shot, unrecessed e) ramp front, no insert, rear is groove in frame f) J815821 g) Model 49 I'd also like to know if it's rated for +P ammo, since that's what I carry in it. Actually +P+, I believe, that's what Winchester told me it was. RCMP surplus ammo. It shoots it just fine, but I don't want to break the little feller. 1981 and should be ok with some +p, not +p+ __________________ Ever feel like the world's a tuxedo, and you're a pair of brown shoes? - George Gobel Last edited by Brian Williams; January 12, 2009 at 09:48 PM.

December 31, 2008, 10:18 PM	#441
dennythetech Member Join Date: December 31, 2008 Posts: 7	This is a great thread! I really appreciate the effort folks are making to share their data. a) .38 Special b) 4" c) square butt d) 6 shot e) fixed f) S812xxx g) Military & Police (Pre 10?) Legend has it that this was made at the end of WWII with some left over 'Victory' parts. Thanks! You might want to letter this one, it is very early post war around 1945 late or early 46, S&W began production post war at serial # S811120 Last edited by Brian Williams; January 12, 2009 at 09:51 PM.

January 1, 2009, 07:06 AM	#442
sam2049 Member Join Date: December 13, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5	First of the new Year posts. a. .357 Magnumn b. 4" pinned c. square d. 6 shot recessed cylinder e. adjustable rear stainless f. 2K64xxx g. 66(no dash) 1972, Additional questions: 1. what makes it a combat?That is what S&W called them 2. it has an additional number on the cylinder arm 40414, what's this?it is a number to be able to track the frame pre serial number. 3. how much is it worth? (95% with original and hogue grips)Between $300 and $700 4. what is the difference between the no dash and the -1,-2,-3?Engineering changes thank you Last edited by Brian Williams; January 12, 2009 at 09:56 PM.

January 2, 2009, 05:58 PM	#443
skoro Member Join Date: May 2, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,389	Model 10-5 DOB Request a) caliber b) bbl length (from cylinder to muzzle) c) grips shape (round or square) d) number of shots/cylinder bores e) type of sights. f) serial number, and if there is a letter in front of or anywhere near the s/n on the bottom of the grip g) Model number if it is under the crane. a) 38 Special b) 4" c) square butt d) 6 e) fixed f) C6307XX g) 10-5 It's blued, with the diamond grips, so I'm guessing mid to late 60's. Thanks!1963 to 65 Last edited by Brian Williams; January 12, 2009 at 09:57 PM.

January 3, 2009, 03:57 PM	#444
stewop23 Member Join Date: January 3, 2009 Posts: 1	I recently inherited a revolver and would appreciate any info about it a) .38 cal b) 4" barrel c) round grip shape d) 6 cylinder bores e) fixed sights. f) serial# J26755 g) not sure about model number; reads 38 s.&w. special ctg. on right side of barrell. The J serial number designates a j frame with 5 shots not 6, date 1969 to 1970 Thanks for the help! Last edited by Brian Williams; January 12, 2009 at 09:58 PM.

January 4, 2009, 05:44 PM	#445
TNT Member Join Date: April 28, 2003 Location: Midwest Posts: 239	Here is my grandpa's police pistol he carried. Specs: 38 Special 4" barrel Sqaure butt 6 shot Fixed sight Serial Number 9114xx 1940 to 1945 __________________ AW HELL Last edited by Brian Williams; January 12, 2009 at 10:00 PM.

January 5, 2009, 12:05 PM	#446
rswartsell Member Join Date: March 4, 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,357	Wow guys, I don't mean to seem ungrateful, I do appreciate all of our Moderators volunteer service but a month and a day since posting and no response? I am just wondering if this wonderful service you perform for us too lazy or strapped to buy the books has been discontinued? No hard feelings if so, just let us know. Thanks! __________________ "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety-" Benjamin Franklin

January 5, 2009, 12:06 PM	#447
rswartsell Member Join Date: March 4, 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,357	TNT, Wow *** is up with those grips? I've never seen anything like that before. __________________ "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety-" Benjamin Franklin

January 5, 2009, 10:57 PM	#448
TNT Member Join Date: April 28, 2003 Location: Midwest Posts: 239	I havn't a clue about the grips, never took them off to see if there are any identifying marks. __________________ AW HELL

January 6, 2009, 04:09 PM	#449
trilateral Member Join Date: December 13, 2008 Posts: 8	.38 spl 3" barrel square butt 5 shot fixed sight model 37 "Airweight" serial number 210xx (just 5 digits) second line "A16" That's on crane. It has an alloy frame and steel cylinder, also grooved "target" trigger. EDIT: The serial number on butt is J167xxx 1973 - 1972 Last edited by Brian Williams; January 12, 2009 at 10:01 PM.

January 6, 2009, 06:29 PM	#450
cjbecker Member Join Date: December 8, 2008 Posts: 35	38 special 1 7/8 round 5 fixed 998J# mod 36 there is also a number in the cylinder arm and and also on the inside of the grip on the grip. it is 127## also on the cylinder arm is says G12 i am not a handgun person so i know nothing about the gun, but i would like to know more. like want frame is it and if i can shoot +p 1971 - 72, it is a J frame and a limited amount of +p will not be a problem Last edited by Brian Williams; January 12, 2009 at 10:03 PM.