Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers
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JesusismyPapa
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Year & Perhaps Value?
.357
6"
Square?
6
Adjustable rear, fixed front
S308880
Highway Patrolman Mod. 28-2
Thank you in advance!
.357
6"
Square?
6
Adjustable rear, fixed front
S308880
Highway Patrolman Mod. 28-2
Thank you in advance!
Radagast
Member
LUNDSC00:
AYD5xxx is the serial number, dating it to late 1987.
686 is the model number, meaning a stainless steel L frame Distinguished Combat Magnum.
CS-1 is the designation for the US Customs Service variant. The product code is 104228.
M stamping designates modification under a recall with a new firing pin and bushing fitted.
aprosody:
Your Model 36 Chiefs Special was manufactured in 1969.
JesusismyPapa:
The serial range S305000 to S329999 was used in 1968 & 1969 for N (large) framed revolvers. 1968 seems likely as the year of manufacture for your gun. If the grips have an uncheckered diamond around the grip screws then 1968 is more probable, as the diamond grip was deleted in 1969.
felbie:
The Model 28-2 you are looking at was manufactured in 1973. The 28-2 Highway Patrolman was the service grade sister of the model 27 .357 Magnum, lacking the high gloss finish and checkering of the topstrap found on the Model 27. Introduced in 1954 and discontinued in 1986, in recent years values have started to increase as the higher quality Model 27s have become attractive to collectors, dragging the cost of the Model 28 up as a shooter grade gun. In 2006 the Standard Catalog of S&W gave a value of $375 in excellent condition. I would expect to pay closer to $500 or so for a similar gun now. I suggest you look at completed sales on some of the online auction sights such as gunsamerica, auctionarms, etc, to get a feel for current prices.
oldsgm:
Your Model 64 .38 Military & Police Stainless was manufactured in 1973 or 1974. Serial range for those years was D510001 to D659901, so 1973 seems likely.
bluto:
Your Model 36 Chiefs Special was manufactured between November 1985 (ALCxxxx) & July 1987 (AVBxxxx). My guess is early 1986.
woodlecj:
The Model 36-1 Chiefs Special 3 inch Heavy Barrel was introduced in 1967. The number you are quoting is too low to be the serial number, as it would have either six digits or a J prefix. What you are quoting is propbably an assembly number, used to track parts in the factory. The serial number is on the bottom edge of the grip frame. If the gun has custom grips you may have to remove the grips to see it. Check it and get back to me.
AYD5xxx is the serial number, dating it to late 1987.
686 is the model number, meaning a stainless steel L frame Distinguished Combat Magnum.
CS-1 is the designation for the US Customs Service variant. The product code is 104228.
M stamping designates modification under a recall with a new firing pin and bushing fitted.
aprosody:
Your Model 36 Chiefs Special was manufactured in 1969.
JesusismyPapa:
The serial range S305000 to S329999 was used in 1968 & 1969 for N (large) framed revolvers. 1968 seems likely as the year of manufacture for your gun. If the grips have an uncheckered diamond around the grip screws then 1968 is more probable, as the diamond grip was deleted in 1969.
felbie:
The Model 28-2 you are looking at was manufactured in 1973. The 28-2 Highway Patrolman was the service grade sister of the model 27 .357 Magnum, lacking the high gloss finish and checkering of the topstrap found on the Model 27. Introduced in 1954 and discontinued in 1986, in recent years values have started to increase as the higher quality Model 27s have become attractive to collectors, dragging the cost of the Model 28 up as a shooter grade gun. In 2006 the Standard Catalog of S&W gave a value of $375 in excellent condition. I would expect to pay closer to $500 or so for a similar gun now. I suggest you look at completed sales on some of the online auction sights such as gunsamerica, auctionarms, etc, to get a feel for current prices.
oldsgm:
Your Model 64 .38 Military & Police Stainless was manufactured in 1973 or 1974. Serial range for those years was D510001 to D659901, so 1973 seems likely.
bluto:
Your Model 36 Chiefs Special was manufactured between November 1985 (ALCxxxx) & July 1987 (AVBxxxx). My guess is early 1986.
woodlecj:
The Model 36-1 Chiefs Special 3 inch Heavy Barrel was introduced in 1967. The number you are quoting is too low to be the serial number, as it would have either six digits or a J prefix. What you are quoting is propbably an assembly number, used to track parts in the factory. The serial number is on the bottom edge of the grip frame. If the gun has custom grips you may have to remove the grips to see it. Check it and get back to me.
bluto
Member
Radagast,
Much thanks!
bluto
Much thanks!
bluto
slimpickens
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Could I Bother You For a Birthdate?
S&W Model 19-3 square butt
Four Inch Blue---- narrow serated trigger, narrow hammer, black ramp front sight, adjustable black rear, pinned barrel, and recessed cylinder
Serial #7k7965
butt of frame stamped F5
Also stamped on yoke: 15x66 and 618
Doesn't appear to be shot, if so very minimal; extremely light cylinder line
Picked up today in pawn shop, haven't shot it yet, will tomorrow.
Thanks in Advance
S&W Model 19-3 square butt
Four Inch Blue---- narrow serated trigger, narrow hammer, black ramp front sight, adjustable black rear, pinned barrel, and recessed cylinder
Serial #7k7965
butt of frame stamped F5
Also stamped on yoke: 15x66 and 618
Doesn't appear to be shot, if so very minimal; extremely light cylinder line
Picked up today in pawn shop, haven't shot it yet, will tomorrow.
Thanks in Advance
Radagast
Member
slim-pickens:
Your Model 19-3 Combat Magnum was manufactured in 1974.
Your Model 19-3 Combat Magnum was manufactured in 1974.
Radagast
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CTGunner:
The .38 Special 649 was introduced in 1985 and replaced by the 649-1 in 1988. The 649-1 was replaced by the 649-2 in 1990, which was then replaced by the 649-3 in .357 magnum in 1996.
I need the first three letters of the serial number to give you an aproximate age.
If ANSxxxx then 1985.
If BNSxxxx then late 1991/early 1992.
The .38 Special 649 was introduced in 1985 and replaced by the 649-1 in 1988. The 649-1 was replaced by the 649-2 in 1990, which was then replaced by the 649-3 in .357 magnum in 1996.
I need the first three letters of the serial number to give you an aproximate age.
If ANSxxxx then 1985.
If BNSxxxx then late 1991/early 1992.
bushmaster1313
Member
Smith & Wesson "Pre-40"
Four Digit Serial No.: 488X
Four Digit Serial No.: 488X
Radagast
Member
bushmaster1313:
The Standard Catalog of S&W doesn't give a year by year serial range break down for the Centennial, what I can tell you is that it was introduced in 1952 and the upper side plate screw shown in your picture was deleted in 1955, so 1952-1955 is as close as I can give you. If the trigger is smooth (not serrated) then its an early gun.
If you are lucky there will be a pin still stored under the grips for pinning the grip safety off.
The Standard Catalog of S&W doesn't give a year by year serial range break down for the Centennial, what I can tell you is that it was introduced in 1952 and the upper side plate screw shown in your picture was deleted in 1955, so 1952-1955 is as close as I can give you. If the trigger is smooth (not serrated) then its an early gun.
If you are lucky there will be a pin still stored under the grips for pinning the grip safety off.
shogun7788
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Model 36?
Model 36 no dash, pinned barrel
Serial # J5178XX
Thanks.
Model 36 no dash, pinned barrel
Serial # J5178XX
Thanks.
Radagast
Member
shogun7788:
Your Model 36 Chiefs Special dates to the period 1976-1977. Serial rangefor those years was J370001 to J610000.
Your Model 36 Chiefs Special dates to the period 1976-1977. Serial rangefor those years was J370001 to J610000.
predator20
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A) 38 SP.
B) 4" HB pinned
C) SQ
D) 6
E) Fixed
F) 5D712**
G) 10-8 Also has B20 725** in two places
A) 38 SP.
B) 4" HB
C) SQ
D) 6
E) Fixed
F) BHJ68**
G) 64 No dash, is NY-1 marked above the model #
Bought both of these from J&G. I will try to do a video and post it on YT sometime later.
B) 4" HB pinned
C) SQ
D) 6
E) Fixed
F) 5D712**
G) 10-8 Also has B20 725** in two places
A) 38 SP.
B) 4" HB
C) SQ
D) 6
E) Fixed
F) BHJ68**
G) 64 No dash, is NY-1 marked above the model #
Bought both of these from J&G. I will try to do a video and post it on YT sometime later.
Radagast
Member
predator20:
Your Model 10-8 .38 Military & Police heavy barrel was manufactured in 1979. 5D712xx is the serial number, B20 & 725xx are assembly numbers, used to track parts in the factory. They are not recorded and have no meaning after the gun is completed.
Your Model 64 .38 Military & Police Stainless was manufactured in 1991. Serial numbers in the BHJ8xxx range shipped in July of that year. The NY-1 stamping indicates a gun manufactured to a New York Police Department specification and probably shipped to the NYCPD Equipment Beureau for sale to an officer as his or her private weapon. In original configuration it should eba double action only gun.
Your Model 10-8 .38 Military & Police heavy barrel was manufactured in 1979. 5D712xx is the serial number, B20 & 725xx are assembly numbers, used to track parts in the factory. They are not recorded and have no meaning after the gun is completed.
Your Model 64 .38 Military & Police Stainless was manufactured in 1991. Serial numbers in the BHJ8xxx range shipped in July of that year. The NY-1 stamping indicates a gun manufactured to a New York Police Department specification and probably shipped to the NYCPD Equipment Beureau for sale to an officer as his or her private weapon. In original configuration it should eba double action only gun.
predator20
Member
Thanks for your help. Yes it's DAO, it won't hold back into single action. I plan on leaving it like that. Got the Model 10 and a 586 I can use for SA.
Once I get some replacement grips for the Model 10, I'll start a thread and post a video link.
Radagast
Member
1/7GRUNT:
Your Model 66-2 Combat Magnum Stainless was manufactured in 1982.
Your Model 66-2 Combat Magnum Stainless was manufactured in 1982.
Northrunner
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Newly Aquired S&W Model 29-5
A. .44 mag
B 4"
C. square
D. 6
E. WO,RR adjustable
F. BJJ10xx
G. model 29-5
Thank you...
A. .44 mag
B 4"
C. square
D. 6
E. WO,RR adjustable
F. BJJ10xx
G. model 29-5
Thank you...
Radagast
Member
Northrunner:
The BJJxxxx serial number ranges falls into a period when S&W shipped guns out of serial number sequence. Your gun most likely falls into the period July 1991 (BHJxxxx) to August 1994 (BRFxxxx).
The Model 29-5 production ran between 1990 & 1993. My gut feeling based on the serial range /shipping dates in the Standard Catalog of S&W is that your gun was probably made in late 1991 or early 1992, but may have shipped later.
The BJJxxxx serial number ranges falls into a period when S&W shipped guns out of serial number sequence. Your gun most likely falls into the period July 1991 (BHJxxxx) to August 1994 (BRFxxxx).
The Model 29-5 production ran between 1990 & 1993. My gut feeling based on the serial range /shipping dates in the Standard Catalog of S&W is that your gun was probably made in late 1991 or early 1992, but may have shipped later.
Northrunner
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Radagast,
Thank you for the reply.
Northrunner
Thank you for the reply.
Northrunner
