Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers - Page 71

Radagast · February 9, 2010, 10:38 AM

blacksmokin:
.32 Winchester CTG is commonly known as .32-20. These guns are known to suffer from bulged barrels when fired with high speed jacketed rounds, so look for lead ammo that is rated as pistol, not rifle. Your gun lacks modern heat treating for the cylinder and should not be fired with high pressure ammo.It also lacks even the early hammer block safety introduced in 1915, so it should be kept loaded with the hammer down on an empty chamber.
476xx is the serial number. Your gun is a .32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1905 3rd Change Manufactured between 1909 & 1915.
16095 & B476xx are assembly numbers used to track parts in the factory. You can ignore them once the gun is assembled.

This will probably be my last post for a few days as I am moving house. I'll answer any questions when I get back on line, unless one of the other knowledgeable posters feels like answering queries while I am away.

tonkawa · February 10, 2010, 05:42 PM

I just acquired an LAPD stamped Model 15 in very good condition.

Model 15-2
4 inch barrel
S# K8090xx
38 Special Ctg.
Square Butt
Original Grips

Thanks in advance . . . .

wlewisiii · February 10, 2010, 07:01 PM

When you get a chance,

a) .38 Special
b) 4" bbl
c) square butt
f) BFT4xxx
g) Model 64-5

Thanks!

William

HisDivineShadow · February 11, 2010, 10:34 AM

Okay so I hope I did this right:

Model 17-2

a) .22lr
b) 6"
c) square butt
d) 6 shot
e) adjustable

f) Edit: Okay so serial is K652081, here's the what I wrote before, keeping it incase it helps:

Quote:

lettering on side of grip frame says 54959, lettering on the bottom of the grip frame says K652081.
The same number is found further up on the frame when swinging out the cylinder, there is also lettering there thats says "MOD 17-2".
The crane itself also has numbering, it is 54959 again, there is also some other numbering there, looks like an 8, some triangle mark with a ball on top and a 2

g) 17-2

OldCavSoldier · February 11, 2010, 05:34 PM

His Divine Shadow: The serial number of your M17-2 is K652081.

WVMountainBoy · February 12, 2010, 11:37 AM

a) .357
b) 4"
c) square
d) 6
e) adjustable
f) aet15xx
g) 66-2

rctiny · February 12, 2010, 06:08 PM

a) .38 special b) 3" c) square butt d) 5 shot e) notch rear,ramp front f) 694J46 g) 36-1

FIVETWOSEVEN · February 12, 2010, 10:12 PM

a) .38 spl
b) 6in
c) square
d) 6
e) adjustable
f) K764XXX
g) 14-2

vthokie83 · February 15, 2010, 08:11 AM

Just bought Model 65-5 .357 and cannot find the manufacture year in S&W Standard Catalogue

a) .357 Brushed nickel
b) 3 inch
c) round black synthetic handle w square butt
d) 6 shot
e) Fixed front site
f) 8SL98XX
g) Model number 65-5

joe_security · February 15, 2010, 08:31 AM

Model 36, 2" RB pinned barrel, J525xxx Thanks !

OldCavSoldier · February 15, 2010, 07:35 PM

Looking to buy a revolver:

a) .38 SPL+P
b) 1 7/8
c) black rubber
d) 5
e) fixed
f) BKP3465
g) Model 640

Date/year of mfg?

Londo · February 15, 2010, 08:21 PM

Smith & Wesson 32-20 pistol
5 inch barrel
6 shot revolver
serial # 122080
model # ???
attached photo

obed_ned · February 16, 2010, 01:08 AM

Thanks in advance-

#1-
.38 S&W Spl
3" bll
square
5 shot
rear adj- fr fixed pinned in place
J756313
36-1

#2-
.38 S&W Spl
2"
round
5 shot
fixed
BKP0885
MOD.042

#3-
.38 S&W Spl
2"
round butt
5 shot
fixed
L1084
MOD. 40

#4-

32 LONG CTG
6" bll
black rubber rb
6 shot
fixed
243312
no mod stamp

Thanks!
Love my S&W's!!!!!! Sweet actions!!!!!!!

heeler · February 16, 2010, 07:55 AM

Here's another.
Smith & Wesson mod 37 Airweight
Pinned barrel
2" Barrel
No dash
Wood grips
Serial # 3J3131

a4hawk · February 16, 2010, 11:40 AM

.38 Special S&W

1 7/8 barrel

Sq. Butt

5 shot

Fixed sights

Ser. Number 527350

Model 36 no dash

Blue

golfusa · February 17, 2010, 11:34 AM

a) .357
b) 4"
c) square
d) 6
e) adjustible
f) 4K877XX
g) Mod 19-3

Thanks in advance!

jad0110 · February 17, 2010, 10:12 PM

tonkawa,

Your Model 15-2 was made in 1968.

wlewisiii,

You 64-5 DOB was between Aug 1990 and Jan 1991.

HisDivineShadow,

You 17-2 DOB was 1965.

WVMountainBoy,

You 66-2 DOB was between Jan and Nov 1984.

rctiny,

Does the S/N on your 36-1 by any chance begin with a "J" - check the butt of the gun for the true S/N.

FIVETWOSEVEN,

Your 14-2 DOB was 1967.

vthokie83,

Check your S/N again. Are you sure that the "8" isn't a "B"? Did you get it off the butt?

joe_security,

Your 36 DOB was between 1976 and 77.

OldCavSoldier,

That 640's DOB is between Aug '91 and Jan '92.

Londo,

While I am far from certain (others please verify this, as I am NOT very familiar with pre-war 32-20s, this appears to be a 32-20 Hand Ejector 1905 4th Model dating sometime between 1915 and 1940.

jad0110 · February 17, 2010, 10:19 PM

obed_ned,

36-1 = 1979 - 1980

042 = Aug 91 - Jan 92 (but I'm not 100% on this one)

40 = 1971 - 1974

For #4 on your list, could you post a pic or three?

---

That's all I have time for tonight!

Sven79 · February 17, 2010, 10:28 PM

I just picked up a S&W Model 64-3. It has an inventory tag that shows that it was once used by the TDCJ, which I think is the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Here are the important details:

a) .38 spl
b) 4 in.
c) square butt
d) 6 shot
e) fixed sights
f) AJB0XXX
g) 64-3

Thanks in advance for your help on this; it is truly appreciated.

obed_ned · February 17, 2010, 11:53 PM

Thanks!
'obed_ned,

36-1 = 1979 - 1980
042 = Aug 91 - Jan 92 (but I'm not 100% on this one)
40 = 1971 - 1974
For #4 on your list, could you post a pic or three?'

Here's some but I'm not the greatest gun photographer.

obed_ned · February 17, 2010, 11:56 PM

Here's two more- Thanks again for the info- Oh, yeah, I replaced the rubber grips with target ones- still have the originals, though.

rctiny · February 18, 2010, 03:44 AM

The s/n on the butt of this 36-1 is 694J46

Sidon67 · February 19, 2010, 12:15 PM

Your gun was made in 1971 or 1972. The serial number range for these years is 1J1 - 999J99.

rix · February 19, 2010, 12:41 PM

Just picked up a Smith 15-2.

.38 spec
2" bbl
square butt
6 shot
adj. sights
ser# k7350xx
15-2

Thanks for the info!

p7rene · February 19, 2010, 01:34 PM

Here are my specs. Appreciate DOB info
a. .22
b. 6"
c. square
d. 6 shot revolver
e. adj. rear sight
f. 17-3
g. 3K3929
e.

February 9, 2010, 10:38 AM	#1751
Radagast Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Posts: 3,375	blacksmokin: .32 Winchester CTG is commonly known as .32-20. These guns are known to suffer from bulged barrels when fired with high speed jacketed rounds, so look for lead ammo that is rated as pistol, not rifle. Your gun lacks modern heat treating for the cylinder and should not be fired with high pressure ammo.It also lacks even the early hammer block safety introduced in 1915, so it should be kept loaded with the hammer down on an empty chamber. 476xx is the serial number. Your gun is a .32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1905 3rd Change Manufactured between 1909 & 1915. 16095 & B476xx are assembly numbers used to track parts in the factory. You can ignore them once the gun is assembled. This will probably be my last post for a few days as I am moving house. I'll answer any questions when I get back on line, unless one of the other knowledgeable posters feels like answering queries while I am away. __________________ 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 Last edited by Radagast; February 9, 2010 at 10:47 AM.

February 10, 2010, 07:01 PM	#1753
wlewisiii Member Join Date: January 1, 2010 Location: Hayward, WI Posts: 1,485	When you get a chance, a) .38 Special b) 4" bbl c) square butt f) BFT4xxx g) Model 64-5 Thanks! William __________________ "You better watch out, what you wish for It better be worth it, so much to die for." Hole Last edited by wlewisiii; February 12, 2010 at 02:36 PM. Reason: add info

February 11, 2010, 05:34 PM	#1755
OldCavSoldier Member Join Date: May 22, 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 532	His Divine Shadow: The serial number of your M17-2 is K652081. __________________ Old Cav Soldier "Sometimes...one must duel with skunks, but no one should be fool enough to allow the skunks to choose the weapons." J.Cannon

February 12, 2010, 11:37 AM	#1756
WVMountainBoy Member Join Date: April 11, 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 359	a) .357 b) 4" c) square d) 6 e) adjustable f) aet15xx g) 66-2 __________________ If a man sets out to do a killin, I mean truly sets to it, all the hand wringing in the world, all the security, or whatever is time that should have been spent ordering a casket.

February 15, 2010, 07:35 PM	#1761
OldCavSoldier Member Join Date: May 22, 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 532	Looking to buy a revolver: a) .38 SPL+P b) 1 7/8 c) black rubber d) 5 e) fixed f) BKP3465 g) Model 640 Date/year of mfg? __________________ Old Cav Soldier "Sometimes...one must duel with skunks, but no one should be fool enough to allow the skunks to choose the weapons." J.Cannon

February 10, 2010, 05:42 PM	#1752
tonkawa Member Join Date: April 5, 2009 Location: Central Arizona Highlands Posts: 8	I just acquired an LAPD stamped Model 15 in very good condition. Model 15-2 4 inch barrel S# K8090xx 38 Special Ctg. Square Butt Original Grips Thanks in advance . . . .

February 12, 2010, 06:08 PM	#1757
rctiny Member Join Date: February 12, 2010 Posts: 2	a) .38 special b) 3" c) square butt d) 5 shot e) notch rear,ramp front f) 694J46 g) 36-1

February 12, 2010, 10:12 PM	#1758
FIVETWOSEVEN Member Join Date: August 28, 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 4,751	a) .38 spl b) 6in c) square d) 6 e) adjustable f) K764XXX g) 14-2

February 15, 2010, 08:11 AM	#1759
vthokie83 Member Join Date: February 14, 2010 Posts: 1	Just bought Model 65-5 .357 and cannot find the manufacture year in S&W Standard Catalogue a) .357 Brushed nickel b) 3 inch c) round black synthetic handle w square butt d) 6 shot e) Fixed front site f) 8SL98XX g) Model number 65-5

February 15, 2010, 08:31 AM	#1760
joe_security Member Join Date: April 22, 2007 Posts: 452	Model 36, 2" RB pinned barrel, J525xxx Thanks !

February 16, 2010, 01:08 AM	#1763
obed_ned Member Join Date: February 15, 2010 Posts: 12	Thanks in advance- #1- .38 S&W Spl 3" bll square 5 shot rear adj- fr fixed pinned in place J756313 36-1 #2- .38 S&W Spl 2" round 5 shot fixed BKP0885 MOD.042 #3- .38 S&W Spl 2" round butt 5 shot fixed L1084 MOD. 40 #4- 32 LONG CTG 6" bll black rubber rb 6 shot fixed 243312 no mod stamp Thanks! Love my S&W's!!!!!! Sweet actions!!!!!!!

February 16, 2010, 07:55 AM	#1764
heeler Member Join Date: December 18, 2007 Posts: 2,434	Here's another. Smith & Wesson mod 37 Airweight Pinned barrel 2" Barrel No dash Wood grips Serial # 3J3131

February 16, 2010, 11:40 AM	#1765
a4hawk Member Join Date: January 23, 2010 Posts: 7	Mod. 36 Chief's Special .38 Special S&W 1 7/8 barrel Sq. Butt 5 shot Fixed sights Ser. Number 527350 Model 36 no dash Blue

February 17, 2010, 11:34 AM	#1766
golfusa Member Join Date: February 12, 2010 Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 5	a) .357 b) 4" c) square d) 6 e) adjustible f) 4K877XX g) Mod 19-3 Thanks in advance!

February 17, 2010, 10:12 PM	#1767
jad0110 Member Join Date: February 28, 2006 Location: Somewhere between the Eastern Block states and Florida Posts: 3,699	tonkawa, Your Model 15-2 was made in 1968. wlewisiii, You 64-5 DOB was between Aug 1990 and Jan 1991. HisDivineShadow, You 17-2 DOB was 1965. WVMountainBoy, You 66-2 DOB was between Jan and Nov 1984. rctiny, Does the S/N on your 36-1 by any chance begin with a "J" - check the butt of the gun for the true S/N. FIVETWOSEVEN, Your 14-2 DOB was 1967. vthokie83, Check your S/N again. Are you sure that the "8" isn't a "B"? Did you get it off the butt? joe_security, Your 36 DOB was between 1976 and 77. OldCavSoldier, That 640's DOB is between Aug '91 and Jan '92. Londo, While I am far from certain (others please verify this, as I am NOT very familiar with pre-war 32-20s, this appears to be a 32-20 Hand Ejector 1905 4th Model dating sometime between 1915 and 1940. __________________ If at first you don't succeed, you're doing it wrong.

February 17, 2010, 10:19 PM	#1768
jad0110 Member Join Date: February 28, 2006 Location: Somewhere between the Eastern Block states and Florida Posts: 3,699	obed_ned, 36-1 = 1979 - 1980 042 = Aug 91 - Jan 92 (but I'm not 100% on this one) 40 = 1971 - 1974 For #4 on your list, could you post a pic or three? --- That's all I have time for tonight! __________________ If at first you don't succeed, you're doing it wrong.

February 17, 2010, 10:28 PM	#1769
Sven79 Member Join Date: February 17, 2010 Posts: 2	I just picked up a S&W Model 64-3. It has an inventory tag that shows that it was once used by the TDCJ, which I think is the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Here are the important details: a) .38 spl b) 4 in. c) square butt d) 6 shot e) fixed sights f) AJB0XXX g) 64-3 Thanks in advance for your help on this; it is truly appreciated.

February 18, 2010, 03:44 AM	#1772
rctiny Member Join Date: February 12, 2010 Posts: 2	The s/n on the butt of this 36-1 is 694J46

February 19, 2010, 12:15 PM	#1773
Sidon67 Member Join Date: February 19, 2010 Posts: 7	Mgr date Your gun was made in 1971 or 1972. The serial number range for these years is 1J1 - 999J99.

February 19, 2010, 12:41 PM	#1774
rix Member Join Date: February 19, 2010 Posts: 2	Just picked up a Smith 15-2. .38 spec 2" bbl square butt 6 shot adj. sights ser# k7350xx 15-2 Thanks for the info!

February 19, 2010, 01:34 PM	#1775
p7rene Member Join Date: February 19, 2010 Posts: 11	Here are my specs. Appreciate DOB info a. .22 b. 6" c. square d. 6 shot revolver e. adj. rear sight f. 17-3 g. 3K3929 e.