Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers - Page 37

4D5 · May 5, 2009, 09:29 PM

Nickel plated
cal. 44 rem mag
8 3/8" bbl
square grips
6 shot
target sights
S/N N3889##
mod 29-2

Thanks, 4D5

Oro · May 5, 2009, 09:48 PM

4D5 - I would guestimate 1977, could be late 1976 but more likely 1977.

4D5 · May 5, 2009, 11:16 PM

Thanks Oro

strangelittleman · May 6, 2009, 06:06 PM

S&W M14
blue
.38 spl.
6"bbl w/ wide rib
square butt
adjustable rear
Patridge front
wide tgt hammer & trigger
4 screw
pinned, but not recessed
ser.# K351xxx

Thank You!

Radagast · May 7, 2009, 06:34 AM

strangelittleman: 1959 for your rather early Model 14. The .38 special revolvers never had the cylinders recessed, AFAIK it was only the .22s and the magnum calibers.

strangelittleman · May 7, 2009, 06:36 PM

Radagast, Thank you for the info.
It was bought off a really nice older gentleman (mid to late 70's) who stated he carried it as an officer in a rather large So.Cal LEA in the 60's & 70's....he never did say which one though....
Kinda makes one wonder what the gent has seen "back in the day"......
The only thing is that the original grips were broken at some point and he replaced them with 70's era S&W factory tgt grips, but I'm not complaining! Thanks again!!

ronlt55 · May 7, 2009, 08:48 PM

Model 17
22 cal.
6 " barrel
square grips
6 shots
adjustable sights
Serial number K734120

Thanks

JIM BOB · May 7, 2009, 08:55 PM

Performance Center 627-5
barrel-5 inches
8-shot
ss/357
ser.no. BCF16XX

686-5
ss/357
barrel-4 inches
ser.no. DAW92XX

Radagast · May 9, 2009, 04:58 AM

Ronlt55: 1967. Serial number range for that year was K715997 to K779162.

Radagast · May 9, 2009, 05:13 AM

JIM BOB:

The 627-5 Performance center guns were manufactured in 2003 & 2004, per Standard Catalog of S&W, but they are also a cataloged item today. The BCFxxxx serial range would have been used in 1989, if used in sequence. I can only assume that the BCF range is was reserved for the performance center. To get a proper shipping date for your gun you would need to contact Roy Jinks at S&W and pay a $50 fee. Otherwise 2003-2009 is as close as I can give you.

The 686-5 was introduced in 1997 and replaced by the 686-6 in 2001. The serial number ranges for this period given in the standard Catalog of S&W all begin with C, in fact the C prefix was still in use in 2004 when the serial ranges recorded end, so again 1997-2001 is the best I can give you.

Firewall · May 9, 2009, 11:09 PM

a) .357
b) 4inch
c) round
d) 6
e) adjustable, white outline in the rear and orange insert up front
f) CDW389x
g) 586-5

Much appreciated!

ArmedBear · May 9, 2009, 11:28 PM

10-5
4 inch standard ("pencil")
blue
pinned, not recessed
square butt
685XX

686-4
4"
square butt
no IL
firing pin on hammer
BRL92XX

Thanks!

Radagast · May 10, 2009, 12:27 AM

MDPuckett84: January 2000.

Radagast · May 10, 2009, 12:38 AM

ArmedBear: The 10-5 was introduced in 1962 and continued in production until 1977 when it was replaced by the 10-7. The serial number should have a C or a D prefix. If the serial number is D685xx then your gun was made in 1968. If the number you are quoting doesn't have a D or C prefix then it is an assembly number, not the serial number. The serial number will be on the bottom of the grip frame.

The 686-4 was produced between 1993 & 1997, the square butt was deleted in 1996, so 1993-1996 is the definite time period, serial range BRFxxxx was used in August of 1994, so I would guess late 1994.

ArmedBear · May 11, 2009, 12:01 AM

Thanks, Radagast!

Actual serial for the 10-5 is D906XXX

The gun came with an old aftermarket oversized Pachmayr grip that covered the grip frame. I forgot about that when I looked over the gun. (Original-style service grips should arrive here Tuesday and restore it to the way I think it ought to look.

)

Riss · May 11, 2009, 12:09 AM

Looking for the DOB of a S&W Victory ser #V103126 Looks to be a Lend - Lease gun in 38 S&W ctg. Has the proof marks for it.

Riss · May 11, 2009, 12:10 AM

Sorry for the double tap.

ccsniper · May 11, 2009, 12:56 AM

1. 6"
2.square grips
3..357 mag
4.6 shot
5. 2k781xx

Radagast · May 11, 2009, 04:01 AM

Armed Bear: 1976-1977.

Riss: Vi prefixed guns were produced from 1942 to 1945, yours predates September 1944 when the change over to the SV prefix occurred at serial number 769001, and is probably from 1942 or early 1943.
Technically you have a British Service Revolver, made in the same serial number range as the Victory Model and prior to that in the serial range for Militart & Police model of 1905 4th Change. Caliber was .38 S&W, with a five inch barrel.
If it is a lend lease gun it should have UNITED STATES PROPERTY or US Property stamped on it, and or GHD or WB inspector marks.

ccsniper: 1972.

MJZZZ · May 11, 2009, 08:54 AM

I have what I think is a S+W .38 Safety Hammerless, 4th Mod w/pinned sight

.38
3.25"
round grips
5 shot, breaks open from top
138279

Looking for birthday info

Radagast · May 11, 2009, 09:15 AM

MJZZZ: The .38 Safety Hammerless 4th Model was manufactured from 1898 to 1907 in the serial number range 116003 to 220000. I would expect your gun to be from the 19th century, but the only way to be sure would be to obtain a factory letter from Roy Jinks at S&W, which will set you back $50.00.

MJZZZ · May 11, 2009, 09:27 AM

Thanks for the info, my Dad gave it to me right before he died. I don't know it's history.

Firewall · May 11, 2009, 08:14 PM

a) .357
b) 4inch
c) Square
d) 6
e) adjustable
f) 51K427x
g) 19-4

Thanks again!

Radagast · May 12, 2009, 02:13 AM

MDPuckett84: 1978-1979.

cyclopsshooter · May 13, 2009, 10:33 PM

victory model, 38 spl, 4 inch, square butt, sn v 313XXX

May 5, 2009, 09:29 PM	#901
4D5 Member Join Date: May 21, 2004 Location: Nevada, Carson Valley Posts: 168	Mod 29-2 Nickel plated cal. 44 rem mag 8 3/8" bbl square grips 6 shot target sights S/N N3889## mod 29-2 Thanks, 4D5

May 6, 2009, 06:06 PM	#904
strangelittleman Member Join Date: October 12, 2007 Posts: 533	S&W M14 blue .38 spl. 6"bbl w/ wide rib square butt adjustable rear Patridge front wide tgt hammer & trigger 4 screw pinned, but not recessed ser.# K351xxx Thank You! __________________ "Untutored courage is no match for an educated bullet." Gen. George Patton Last edited by strangelittleman; May 6, 2009 at 07:43 PM.

May 7, 2009, 06:34 AM	#905
Radagast Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Posts: 3,375	strangelittleman: 1959 for your rather early Model 14. The .38 special revolvers never had the cylinders recessed, AFAIK it was only the .22s and the magnum calibers. __________________ 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

May 7, 2009, 06:36 PM	#906
strangelittleman Member Join Date: October 12, 2007 Posts: 533	Radagast, Thank you for the info. It was bought off a really nice older gentleman (mid to late 70's) who stated he carried it as an officer in a rather large So.Cal LEA in the 60's & 70's....he never did say which one though.... Kinda makes one wonder what the gent has seen "back in the day"...... The only thing is that the original grips were broken at some point and he replaced them with 70's era S&W factory tgt grips, but I'm not complaining! Thanks again!! __________________ "Untutored courage is no match for an educated bullet." Gen. George Patton

May 9, 2009, 04:58 AM	#909
Radagast Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Posts: 3,375	Ronlt55: 1967. Serial number range for that year was K715997 to K779162. __________________ 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

May 5, 2009, 09:48 PM	#902
Oro Member Join Date: September 22, 2007 Location: WA state Posts: 3,475	4D5 - I would guestimate 1977, could be late 1976 but more likely 1977.

May 5, 2009, 11:16 PM	#903
4D5 Member Join Date: May 21, 2004 Location: Nevada, Carson Valley Posts: 168	Thanks Oro

May 7, 2009, 08:48 PM	#907
ronlt55 Member Join Date: April 24, 2009 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 13	Model 17 22 cal. 6 " barrel square grips 6 shots adjustable sights Serial number K734120 Thanks

May 7, 2009, 08:55 PM	#908
JIM BOB Member Join Date: February 4, 2007 Location: South Posts: 32	Performance Center 627-5 barrel-5 inches 8-shot ss/357 ser.no. BCF16XX 686-5 ss/357 barrel-4 inches ser.no. DAW92XX

May 9, 2009, 05:13 AM	#910
Radagast Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Posts: 3,375	JIM BOB: The 627-5 Performance center guns were manufactured in 2003 & 2004, per Standard Catalog of S&W, but they are also a cataloged item today. The BCFxxxx serial range would have been used in 1989, if used in sequence. I can only assume that the BCF range is was reserved for the performance center. To get a proper shipping date for your gun you would need to contact Roy Jinks at S&W and pay a $50 fee. Otherwise 2003-2009 is as close as I can give you. The 686-5 was introduced in 1997 and replaced by the 686-6 in 2001. The serial number ranges for this period given in the standard Catalog of S&W all begin with C, in fact the C prefix was still in use in 2004 when the serial ranges recorded end, so again 1997-2001 is the best I can give you. __________________ 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

May 9, 2009, 11:09 PM	#911
Firewall Member Join Date: December 30, 2007 Posts: 51	a) .357 b) 4inch c) round d) 6 e) adjustable, white outline in the rear and orange insert up front f) CDW389x g) 586-5 Much appreciated!

May 9, 2009, 11:28 PM	#912
ArmedBear Member Join Date: September 8, 2005 Posts: 23,187	10-5 4 inch standard ("pencil") blue pinned, not recessed square butt 685XX 686-4 4" square butt no IL firing pin on hammer BRL92XX Thanks! __________________ http://anarchangel.blogspot.com/2010...-god-have.html

May 10, 2009, 12:27 AM	#913
Radagast Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Posts: 3,375	MDPuckett84: January 2000. __________________ 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

May 10, 2009, 12:38 AM	#914
Radagast Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Posts: 3,375	ArmedBear: The 10-5 was introduced in 1962 and continued in production until 1977 when it was replaced by the 10-7. The serial number should have a C or a D prefix. If the serial number is D685xx then your gun was made in 1968. If the number you are quoting doesn't have a D or C prefix then it is an assembly number, not the serial number. The serial number will be on the bottom of the grip frame. The 686-4 was produced between 1993 & 1997, the square butt was deleted in 1996, so 1993-1996 is the definite time period, serial range BRFxxxx was used in August of 1994, so I would guess late 1994. __________________ 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

May 11, 2009, 12:01 AM	#915
ArmedBear Member Join Date: September 8, 2005 Posts: 23,187	Thanks, Radagast! Actual serial for the 10-5 is D906XXX The gun came with an old aftermarket oversized Pachmayr grip that covered the grip frame. I forgot about that when I looked over the gun. (Original-style service grips should arrive here Tuesday and restore it to the way I think it ought to look.) __________________ http://anarchangel.blogspot.com/2010...-god-have.html

May 11, 2009, 12:09 AM	#916
Riss Member Join Date: December 27, 2002 Location: SE Quad, Penns Woods Posts: 981	VIctory model S&W Looking for the DOB of a S&W Victory ser #V103126 Looks to be a Lend - Lease gun in 38 S&W ctg. Has the proof marks for it. __________________ An X is still an X with a Quarter Inch group at 100 yards With a Quarter Inch Group on the keyboard an X could be - Z,S,D, or C. I am a quarter inch typist - Please excuse the errors!

May 11, 2009, 12:10 AM	#917
Riss Member Join Date: December 27, 2002 Location: SE Quad, Penns Woods Posts: 981	VIctory model S&W Sorry for the double tap. __________________ An X is still an X with a Quarter Inch group at 100 yards With a Quarter Inch Group on the keyboard an X could be - Z,S,D, or C. I am a quarter inch typist - Please excuse the errors!

May 11, 2009, 12:56 AM	#918
ccsniper member Join Date: July 5, 2008 Location: midwest Arkansas Posts: 1,621	1. 6" 2.square grips 3..357 mag 4.6 shot 5. 2k781xx

May 11, 2009, 04:01 AM	#919
Radagast Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Posts: 3,375	Armed Bear: 1976-1977. Riss: Vi prefixed guns were produced from 1942 to 1945, yours predates September 1944 when the change over to the SV prefix occurred at serial number 769001, and is probably from 1942 or early 1943. Technically you have a British Service Revolver, made in the same serial number range as the Victory Model and prior to that in the serial range for Militart & Police model of 1905 4th Change. Caliber was .38 S&W, with a five inch barrel. If it is a lend lease gun it should have UNITED STATES PROPERTY or US Property stamped on it, and or GHD or WB inspector marks. ccsniper: 1972. __________________ 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

May 11, 2009, 08:54 AM	#920
MJZZZ Member Join Date: November 4, 2006 Location: Lenexa, Ks Posts: 257	I have what I think is a S+W .38 Safety Hammerless, 4th Mod w/pinned sight .38 3.25" round grips 5 shot, breaks open from top 138279 Looking for birthday info __________________ "I am a Free Man, regardless of what set of 'rules' surround me. When I find them tolerable, I tolerate them. When I find them obnoxious, I ignore them. I remain free, because I know and understand that I alone bear full responsibility for everything I do, or chose not to do."

May 11, 2009, 09:15 AM	#921
Radagast Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Posts: 3,375	MJZZZ: The .38 Safety Hammerless 4th Model was manufactured from 1898 to 1907 in the serial number range 116003 to 220000. I would expect your gun to be from the 19th century, but the only way to be sure would be to obtain a factory letter from Roy Jinks at S&W, which will set you back $50.00. __________________ 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

May 11, 2009, 09:27 AM	#922
MJZZZ Member Join Date: November 4, 2006 Location: Lenexa, Ks Posts: 257	Thanks for the info, my Dad gave it to me right before he died. I don't know it's history. __________________ "I am a Free Man, regardless of what set of 'rules' surround me. When I find them tolerable, I tolerate them. When I find them obnoxious, I ignore them. I remain free, because I know and understand that I alone bear full responsibility for everything I do, or chose not to do."

May 11, 2009, 08:14 PM	#923
Firewall Member Join Date: December 30, 2007 Posts: 51	a) .357 b) 4inch c) Square d) 6 e) adjustable f) 51K427x g) 19-4 Thanks again!

May 12, 2009, 02:13 AM	#924
Radagast Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Posts: 3,375	MDPuckett84: 1978-1979. __________________ 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

May 13, 2009, 10:33 PM	#925
cyclopsshooter Member Join Date: May 13, 2009 Location: The Shadow Knows... Posts: 2,189	victory model, 38 spl, 4 inch, square butt, sn v 313XXX