My information indicates: 1981serial number H-1458xx
My information indicates: 1981serial number H-1458xx
Thank you.My information indicates: 1981
More physical info on your gun is required. There were a number of issues in the early 90s right at the time of your three letter code, which caused S&W jump around with their serial number prefix. Physical description could narrow the time line down quite a bit.I just bought a used S&W 442 and wonder what year it was manufactured. The serial number is DCX3---
Thanks. It is a 442-2 with a lock and rated for +P. Maybe this image helps:More physical info on your gun is required. There were a number of issues in the early 90s right at the time of your three letter code, which caused S&W jump around with their serial number prefix. Physical description could narrow the time line down quite a bit.
For that I am thankful!S&W published SN ended in the range of C. The only "D", I can find is SN# DEW coding started in Oct., 2003. I also found that the "X" in your code refers to the more modern 442 and 442-2 (verson 2) started in 2004. Verson 2 is an internal lock, which became optional again in 2011. Another problem is their coding jumps around a lot after 2003, being that they were selling large block numbered quantities to government agencies and they had a major recall in 2003 of a different model than yours.
For that I am thankful!
Well it is no older than 2004 anyway.
Thanks for all your research.
This gun frame appears to be manufactured between 1971-1972 according to the serial number.319Jxx
Thank you for the information! This is my first s&w revolver. I am a new collector and excited about being a part of this forum. Thanks againThis gun frame appears to be manufactured between 1971-1972 according to the serial number.
Unfortunately the SCSW 4th Edition does not break down the first 4 years of the "C" series revolvers into years.Can you provide a date for a 5-screw .38 Special M&P with serial number C1706xx? Thanks for your help.
If your revolvers is in collectors condition (mine is not) you can always send in a request for a letter from the S&W Historian, Roy Jinks if it's important.