Radagast
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skott:
Unfortunately the Standard catalog of S&W does not give a year by year break down for the Terrier.
The Model 32-1 .38/32 Terrier was introduced in 1961, and by 1969 serial numbers had reached 122678, when the serial numbers received an R prefix. So 1961 to 1969 is the time band.
This can be refined down by design changes. Assuming the grips are original:
If the gun has a flat cylinder release, then 1961 to 1966.
If the gun has a concave cylinder release, and the grips have an uncheckered diamond around the grip screws, then 1966 to 1968.
If the gun has a concave cylinder release and grips have checkering up to the grip screws, then 1968 or 1969.
If the gun has sentimental value then for a fee of $50 S&W will have their factory historian research the old shipping records and send you a letter stating where the gun shipped to, in what configuration and on which date.
These letters add value to rare, historical or celebrity linked guns. It won't increase the resale value of a Terrier though, so save your money unless you are truly interested.
Unfortunately the Standard catalog of S&W does not give a year by year break down for the Terrier.
The Model 32-1 .38/32 Terrier was introduced in 1961, and by 1969 serial numbers had reached 122678, when the serial numbers received an R prefix. So 1961 to 1969 is the time band.
This can be refined down by design changes. Assuming the grips are original:
If the gun has a flat cylinder release, then 1961 to 1966.
If the gun has a concave cylinder release, and the grips have an uncheckered diamond around the grip screws, then 1966 to 1968.
If the gun has a concave cylinder release and grips have checkering up to the grip screws, then 1968 or 1969.
If the gun has sentimental value then for a fee of $50 S&W will have their factory historian research the old shipping records and send you a letter stating where the gun shipped to, in what configuration and on which date.
These letters add value to rare, historical or celebrity linked guns. It won't increase the resale value of a Terrier though, so save your money unless you are truly interested.