Can anyone tell me when this was made

[field70]

Model 36 J frame 38 special..Ser# on the butt..975J82..on the inside of the
cylinder..95875 an looks like G3..anyone know the approximate date it was made?

 

[Old Fuff]

My listings don't find any serial number similar to what you posted. Your "J" frame stamping should be followed with a "-" and then a number. If so, what is it?

 

[C.R.Sam]

Agree with Mr. Fuff.
That does not compute for Model 36.

Sam

 

[Brian Williams]

Supica and Nahaas on page 295 serial numbers 1J1 - 999J99 1971-1972

975JXX would fit towards the end.

 

[C.R.Sam]

oops....think Brian got it.

Sam

 

[field70]

should be followed with a "-" and then a number. If so, what is it?

There's no "-" on it. it's stamped mod 36 on the yoke, i think that is what it's called, and the number 95875 is on the crane, with a larger G3 under that. It has all the other S&W markings...and on the butt is the 975J82. The cylinder has no movement in lockup. I was just wondering if it is too old for the FBI load..I have a mod 37 airweight, bought new about 1995 that could probably handle a limited amount of the 158gr LSWCHP. But what is the 95875 on the crane? Does that mean the cylinder may have been changed sometime? The last poster, and I am sorry I cannot remember the "handle", may have hit it on the head..1972 was awhile ago..Thanks guys.

 

[Brian Williams]

Best bet is to call S&W 1800-331-0852 and ask them if +p is ok, Me thinks very limited amount would be ok but you would greatly increase wear. Stick to a good 158grLSWC with or with out hp running just below +p, gun will last for a long time and 38 spec is a good round it means practice and shot placement.

 

[field70]

Thanks, Brian...you have been great help. Sorry I didn't remember your name in the earlier post.....Thanks again