Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers
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CajunBass
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Smith & Wesson Model 15-3. 4" barrel, 38 Special.
S/N 3k26063. Stamped on left side D.P.S. 2973. Adjustable sights. Finish appears to be parkarized.
S/N 3k26063. Stamped on left side D.P.S. 2973. Adjustable sights. Finish appears to be parkarized.
jehowell8575
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a) .44 special
b) 5" from front of cylinder to muzzle.
c) round
d) 6
e) fixed sights,a front post and rear groove.
f) Hard to read but 2157 on butt of grip, and cylinder face
g) I didn't see it,but I'm not sure what a crane is.
Don't blame me for it's condition. I inherited it from my grandfather a few years back,but any tips on preserving it would be appreciated. I've shot maybe a couple of boxes of ammo through it. Smoothest action and best single-action trigger of any firearm I've ever shot.
It lives in a drawer by my bed and protects me from things that go bump in the night.
Thanks!
b) 5" from front of cylinder to muzzle.
c) round
d) 6
e) fixed sights,a front post and rear groove.
f) Hard to read but 2157 on butt of grip, and cylinder face
g) I didn't see it,but I'm not sure what a crane is.
Don't blame me for it's condition. I inherited it from my grandfather a few years back,but any tips on preserving it would be appreciated. I've shot maybe a couple of boxes of ammo through it. Smoothest action and best single-action trigger of any firearm I've ever shot.
It lives in a drawer by my bed and protects me from things that go bump in the night.
Thanks!
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forindooruseonly
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A couple of more requests, please.
Model 10
a) .38 spc.
b) 4” Heavy
c) Square
d) Six
e) Fixed
f) 5D463xx
g) 10-8
Model 27
a) .357
b) 6”
c) Square
d) Six
e) Adjustable
f) AVF69xx
g) 27-3
Thanks again! You guys rock
Model 10
a) .38 spc.
b) 4” Heavy
c) Square
d) Six
e) Fixed
f) 5D463xx
g) 10-8
Model 27
a) .357
b) 6”
c) Square
d) Six
e) Adjustable
f) AVF69xx
g) 27-3
Thanks again! You guys rock
Johnwonace
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date Model 60 left factory
a - 38 S&W SPL
b - 2-1/8" barrel
c - round butt
d - 5 shot
e - fixed sights
f - 625598 no letters
g - Model 60 no dash
Thank you
a - 38 S&W SPL
b - 2-1/8" barrel
c - round butt
d - 5 shot
e - fixed sights
f - 625598 no letters
g - Model 60 no dash
Thank you
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FirearmsInPhoenix
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a) .357 Magnum
b) 4 inches
c) square
d) 6
e) Adjustable black (No red ramp)
f) N238xxx
g) 28-2
Thanks very much.
b) 4 inches
c) square
d) 6
e) Adjustable black (No red ramp)
f) N238xxx
g) 28-2
Thanks very much.
S&W Model 36 DOB?
Folks-
Posting in search of DOB for the following revolver:
1.S&W Model 36 No Dash
2.38 Special
3.3 inch, Pinned Barrel
4.Blued
5.SN: J954534
6.Fixed Sights
7.Round Butt
Inherited from my father, who used the piece for a pack/glovebox/noghtstand firearm. Hence, it shows it's age. That alright, every blemish tells a story that I would LOVE to hear now!
Thanks in advance guys!
roguesam
Folks-
Posting in search of DOB for the following revolver:
1.S&W Model 36 No Dash
2.38 Special
3.3 inch, Pinned Barrel
4.Blued
5.SN: J954534
6.Fixed Sights
7.Round Butt
Inherited from my father, who used the piece for a pack/glovebox/noghtstand firearm. Hence, it shows it's age. That alright, every blemish tells a story that I would LOVE to hear now!
Thanks in advance guys!
roguesam
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Hi Radagast,
Fast question about the 'BRAZIL' Model .45 ACP HEs.
Saw one today at the Gun Show, Frame has the Brazil Crest and 1937...
Frame had a serial No. on the Butt ( should have written these down, but, ) which was higher than the Serial No I found on the Barrel underside, and on the Cylinder.
Those latter two matched, and, the Cylinder Face and inside the Crane of the Frame, and I t-h-i-n-k, the underside of the Barrel, all had the little vertical 'Eagle' Head, like one sees in late 1918 producion M1917 Revolvers.
So my question is did S & W use left over WWI Parts, which could show US Military Acceptence Stamps ( ie: the little vertical Eagle Head Stamp ) , in assembling the early Brazil contract Guns? The exterior portions of the Frame showed no such marks, only the part of the Frame inside the Crane had it - it, ans a letter S ).
Barrel and Cylinder had the same 180160 or so for their Serial Number( not sure of last couple digits ).
Butt of Frame had a different serial No., simply, nothing else ( other than the Lanyard Loop ) and I forgot what it was.
Finish appeared to be 1930s S&W usual 'dark' sort of Commercial Finish.
Barrel's last Patent Date I believe...was 1909.
The Revolver appeared to have seen very very little Firing, and not much carry...but even then, there was slop[ in the Cylinder at lock up and for having let the Hammer down with the Trigger remaining depressed.
I just could not figure out what I was looking at -
Did some come this way from S & W?
Blueing seemed to have a perfect integrity for Barrel and Frame, and appeared original.
Fast question about the 'BRAZIL' Model .45 ACP HEs.
Saw one today at the Gun Show, Frame has the Brazil Crest and 1937...
Frame had a serial No. on the Butt ( should have written these down, but, ) which was higher than the Serial No I found on the Barrel underside, and on the Cylinder.
Those latter two matched, and, the Cylinder Face and inside the Crane of the Frame, and I t-h-i-n-k, the underside of the Barrel, all had the little vertical 'Eagle' Head, like one sees in late 1918 producion M1917 Revolvers.
So my question is did S & W use left over WWI Parts, which could show US Military Acceptence Stamps ( ie: the little vertical Eagle Head Stamp ) , in assembling the early Brazil contract Guns? The exterior portions of the Frame showed no such marks, only the part of the Frame inside the Crane had it - it, ans a letter S ).
Barrel and Cylinder had the same 180160 or so for their Serial Number( not sure of last couple digits ).
Butt of Frame had a different serial No., simply, nothing else ( other than the Lanyard Loop ) and I forgot what it was.
Finish appeared to be 1930s S&W usual 'dark' sort of Commercial Finish.
Barrel's last Patent Date I believe...was 1909.
The Revolver appeared to have seen very very little Firing, and not much carry...but even then, there was slop[ in the Cylinder at lock up and for having let the Hammer down with the Trigger remaining depressed.
I just could not figure out what I was looking at -
Did some come this way from S & W?
Blueing seemed to have a perfect integrity for Barrel and Frame, and appeared original.
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Tinpig
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While on the subject of Oyeboten's Brazilian contract .45 ACP, here's mine...
Brazilian contract stamp on R side of frame
a) caliber: .45 ACP
b) barrel: 5"
c) grips shape: square
d) number of shots/cylinder bores: 6
e) type of sights: fixed
f) serial number: 197920 (butt, barrel, cylinder)
Thanks very much,
Tinpig
Brazilian contract stamp on R side of frame
a) caliber: .45 ACP
b) barrel: 5"
c) grips shape: square
d) number of shots/cylinder bores: 6
e) type of sights: fixed
f) serial number: 197920 (butt, barrel, cylinder)
Thanks very much,
Tinpig
MIL-DOT
member
Hey there, I know it ain't an old classic, but I'm hoping to get a manufacture date for a model 28-2 Highway Patrolman I just traded for.....serial number N5955xx. Thanks again......
oh yeah....probably un-necessary,but: .357, 3" barrel,blued,adjustable......
oh yeah....probably un-necessary,but: .357, 3" barrel,blued,adjustable......
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Old S&W
Hi Folks,
Looking for DOB of an old S&W I just bought.
Info is as follows:
32 cal.
6 shot revolver
Chrome or Nickle
Half moon sight
Last pat.date appears to be Sept.14,'08
S.N. 202317
I can see what appears to be ".32 LONG CTG" on left side of barrel.Please feel free to email me with answers...this is deriving me NUTS!!:banghead:
Hi Folks,
Looking for DOB of an old S&W I just bought.
Info is as follows:
32 cal.
6 shot revolver
Chrome or Nickle
Half moon sight
Last pat.date appears to be Sept.14,'08
S.N. 202317
I can see what appears to be ".32 LONG CTG" on left side of barrel.Please feel free to email me with answers...this is deriving me NUTS!!:banghead:
JPG1911
Member
here's a challenge for you
I don't have the pistol in hand, it belongs to my brother and I'm going to purchase it next week, here is what I DO know...
a) .357mag
b) 4"
c) not sure - black rubber
d) 6
e) fixed
f) E11 272XXX this looks like an overstamp or double stamp, the last 3-4 digits cannot be read clearly, does this indicate an arsenal refurbish?
g) 65-3
he is willing to sell me the gun for $150, I haven't seen it in years, but I know my bro takes good care of his guns, and everything else he owns for that matter. He bought it at a gunshow 10-12 years ago for less than $200, they told him that it had been a service pistol and felt like it may have belonged to a prison guard. at least thats the story.
What, if anything can you guys tell me? I am mainly interested in the DOB of this gun
I don't have the pistol in hand, it belongs to my brother and I'm going to purchase it next week, here is what I DO know...
a) .357mag
b) 4"
c) not sure - black rubber
d) 6
e) fixed
f) E11 272XXX this looks like an overstamp or double stamp, the last 3-4 digits cannot be read clearly, does this indicate an arsenal refurbish?
g) 65-3
he is willing to sell me the gun for $150, I haven't seen it in years, but I know my bro takes good care of his guns, and everything else he owns for that matter. He bought it at a gunshow 10-12 years ago for less than $200, they told him that it had been a service pistol and felt like it may have belonged to a prison guard. at least thats the story.
What, if anything can you guys tell me? I am mainly interested in the DOB of this gun
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JPG1911
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luckysedem
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i'm looking for a s&w 629.what's the best year the were made?
i'm looking for a s&w 629.what's the best year the were made?
dalv
Member
DOB Request:
Model 34
4"
Round wood w/diamond
6 shot
S/N 664xx
Thanks
Model 34
4"
Round wood w/diamond
6 shot
S/N 664xx
Thanks
kenjoe45
Member
Radagast
Member
All;
I have been in hospital with a broken back since the 4th. I probably won't be going home for a couple of weeks, I will answer everyone then.
I expect to make a full recovery.
I have been in hospital with a broken back since the 4th. I probably won't be going home for a couple of weeks, I will answer everyone then.
I expect to make a full recovery.
