Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers

Hello I recently acquired a 27-2 and would like to determine the mfg. date. That you for a great forum thread.


A. 357
B.4 inch
C. Square Butt
D.6 shot
E. Rear sight is adjustable, front sight is fixed/ramped with orange highlight
F. N886180
 
johnnycarpenter said:
Hello I recently acquired a 27-2 and would like to determine the mfg. date. That you for a great forum thread.


A. 357
B.4 inch
C. Square Butt
D.6 shot
E. Rear sight is adjustable, front sight is fixed/ramped with orange highlight
F. N886180
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Probably shipped in 1982
 
Hello all,
Would like to know date of
A. 38 s&w spl ctg
B. 5 shot
C. Round but
D. Flat latch
E.1 7/8 " barrel
F. 933xx
Thank you
 
If it doesn't have a model number inside the crane and I'm betting it doesn't. It is a Pre Model 36 or Pre Chiefs Special. Your was probably a 1956 gun. In 1957 the Model number was stamped in the crane. Serial numbers 55050-125000 produced from 1955-1957
 
So...I got the serial number wrong...WAY wrong! So here is the corrected info with a picture.

a) Caliber- 32-20
b) Barrel length- 5"
c) Grips shape -Square
d) Number of shots/cylinder bores- 6
e) Type of sights- Fixed
f) Serial number-134XXX
g) Model number if it is under the crane. None

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Thanks!
 
35 Whelen said:
So...I got the serial number wrong...WAY wrong! So here is the corrected info with a picture.

a) Caliber- 32-20
b) Barrel length- 5"
c) Grips shape -Square
d) Number of shots/cylinder bores- 6
e) Type of sights- Fixed
f) Serial number-134XXX
g) Model number if it is under the crane. None

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Thanks!
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The gun is a 32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1905 4th Change. Appears the grips are original. Produced with 4,5, and 6" Barrels. Serial number range is 65701-144684 running from 1915-1940. Yours would be near the end of the run.
 
I would appreciate any information you can offer on a recent acquisition. Thank you for providing this service to us all.

A. 38 S&W Special
B. 6 Shot
C. Square Butt
D. Fixed Sights
E. 4" Barrel
F. AZB09**
G. Model 10-8
 
kstoneking said:
I would appreciate any information you can offer on a recent acquisition. Thank you for providing this service to us all.

A. 38 S&W Special
B. 6 Shot
C. Square Butt
D. Fixed Sights
E. 4" Barrel
F. AZB09**
G. Model 10-8
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Probably Shipped in 1988
 
I picked up a Model 28-2 357 Magnum Highway Patrolman today. Pinned barrel and recessed cylinder, 6" barrel. Target hammer and smooth target trigger. Inside the crane is marked model 28-2, SN# is N189236, both inside the crane and on the butt. I think the date range is 1973. Finish is excellent, only wear mark is the line around the cylinder from the locking lug. I'd like to find target grips or similar for it, and a military style shoulder holster for it (like the one Brad Pitt had for his .45 revolver in Fury
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a) .357 Magnum
b) 3.5 inches
c) Square
d) 6
e) Adjustable
f) S797XX
g) No model, but odd numbering unrelated to SN on crane (see photos)

This was my grandfather's pistol. While he sold parts/equipment for ships at work, he was pure Texan and fancied himself a cowboy and/or law officer, so I'm guessing this is something close to what Texas Highway Patrol or the Texas Rangers were carrying in the 1950s/1960s. He died circa 1966, so I'm assuming it dates to before then. Grips are obviously not original--but are very cool. I'd appreciate any information y'all can provide.

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You have a Pre Model 27. Serial number shows shipping in 1951. The 3.5" Barrel in Nickel is fairly rare. The numbers you mentioned in the crane area are assembly numbers so all parts would remain together during assembly. I really think the grips are cool as well. Gun is in great shape. I'd love to have one just like it. Get some Flitz polish and lightly polish the nickel or you could even use some Ren Wax or Paste Turtle wax. The nickel finish is starting to look a little cloudy by the pictures. Not uncommon, but wax or light polish will most likely bring it back like new. Your grandfather did a heck of a job keeping this gun in great shape.
 
Eddietruett said:
You have a Pre Model 27. Serial number shows shipping in 1951. The 3.5" Barrel in Nickel is fairly rare. The numbers you mentioned in the crane area are assembly numbers so all parts would remain together during assembly. I really think the grips are cool as well. Gun is in great shape. I'd love to have one just like it. Get some Flitz polish and lightly polish the nickel or you could even use some Ren Wax or Paste Turtle wax. The nickel finish is starting to look a little cloudy by the pictures. Not uncommon, but wax or light polish will most likely bring it back like new. Your grandfather did a heck of a job keeping this gun in great shape.
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Thanks so much for the info! It isn't easy finding details on these old pistols.
 
Phil from Kansas said:
32s&w long
3.5" barrell
Square butt
6 round
Fixed sights
Serial#53931
Model#3499hand ejector
Thanks!
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Its certainly not a model 3499. That's probably an assembly number if you found it under the crane. No such animal.
A hand ejector .32 with your serial number (which would be on the butt of the grip frame) is probably a .32 Hand Ejector Model of 1903 2nd Change which would have shipped in 1905-1906.
Should have a 3.25" Barrel if measured from end of barrel to face of cylinder. A picture might help confirm.
 
Greetings from Finland:

a) 44 Magnum
b) 8 3/8"
c) square butt
d) 6 shot
e) adjustable sights.
f) AJN1244
g) 629-1
 
a) 45 Colt
b) 4"
c) square
d) 6
e) Adj
f) N824670
g) 25-5

TIA
 
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