motorcycle-charlie
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Thank you, Radagast. i really appreciate it. it is really nice that you take the time to look these numbers up for all of us.
Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers
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Radagast
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larry237:
Your Model 66-2 Combat Magnum Stainless was manufactured in late 1985 or early 1986. My guess is manufactured 1985, shipped 1986.
Your Model 66-2 Combat Magnum Stainless was manufactured in late 1985 or early 1986. My guess is manufactured 1985, shipped 1986.
Grmlin
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Radagast, just wanted to say thank you for the information you provided me on the three revolvers I got from my father. Some would say it's wasn't much but these were his and it gave me a little more info to the past.
Thanks
Thanks
Mocup
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a. Model 27
b. .357
c. 5in
d. square
e. 6 shooter
f. adjustable rear, no front insert
g.N1633XX
pinned and recessed, blued
a. Model 29-5
b. .44 mag
c. 6in
d. square
e. 6
f. adjustable
g. BFJ30XX
b. .357
c. 5in
d. square
e. 6 shooter
f. adjustable rear, no front insert
g.N1633XX
pinned and recessed, blued
a. Model 29-5
b. .44 mag
c. 6in
d. square
e. 6
f. adjustable
g. BFJ30XX
kingpoppacap
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heres something?
a) 19-3 .357 MAG-nificent!
b) 4"
c) Square
d) 6 shots/cylinder bores
e) Rear Adj. type of sights.
f) 2K234xx Model 19-3 (butt) K-Frame im thinkin
g) 31237 (face of the cylinder) with G1 stamped next to it
Whats this im reading its also known as the model 27. i was wondering more on that if Someone has the info Please and Thanks.
a) 19-3 .357 MAG-nificent!
b) 4"
c) Square
d) 6 shots/cylinder bores
e) Rear Adj. type of sights.
f) 2K234xx Model 19-3 (butt) K-Frame im thinkin
g) 31237 (face of the cylinder) with G1 stamped next to it
Whats this im reading its also known as the model 27. i was wondering more on that if Someone has the info Please and Thanks.
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theCovertone
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a)22lr
b)2in
c)Square
d)6
e)Adj. rear
f) M150869
g) 64-1
b)2in
c)Square
d)6
e)Adj. rear
f) M150869
g) 64-1
coffinhandler
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Please date this revolver
Model 28
357 magnum
6" barrel
6 rounds
adjustable sights
S2115xx
Thank you for any information
Model 28
357 magnum
6" barrel
6 rounds
adjustable sights
S2115xx
Thank you for any information
Radagast
Member
coffinhandler:
Your Model 28 Highway Patrolman was manufactured in 1960 or 1961. Serial range for those years was S207000 to S219999, so 1960 seems likely.
The Covertone:
Your gun is a Model 34-1 .22/32 Kitgun, not a Model 64. The .22/32 refers to the .22 being chambered on a frame originally designed for the .32 S&W long cartridge. The -1 refers to a change from the .32 sized I frame to the .38 special sized J frame. Your giun was manufactured in 1980 or 1981. Serial range for those years was M130001 to M160000 so 1981 seems probable.
kingpoppacap:
Your Model 19-3 Combat Magnum was manufactured in 1971. It was built on the Medium sized 'K' frame, originally designed for the low pressure .38 special cartridge.
The Model 27 is a different gun, the original chambering for the .357 magnum, using the large N frame that was originally designed for the .44 Special cartridge.
The Model 19 is a much handier gun, suitable for the patrolman, the Model 27 was originally promoted as a hunting firearm.
Because the Model 19 is based on a smaller frame it can be damagred by some faster ammo. I suggesat you read this:
http://www.gunblast.com/Butch_MagnumLoads.htm
I think the issue is the smaller faster bullets leave the case before engaging the forcing cone and are therefore travelling a lot faster than the heavierr longer bullets, giving the forcing cone a much heavier jolt.
Simple solution is don't shoot 110 or 125 grain magnum loads in your gun. Any .38 special or 150 grain or heavier magnum round should be fine.
31237 & G1 stampings are assembly numbers, used to track parts in the factory. They have no meaning after the gun is completed.
Mocup:
Your Model 27 .357 Magnum was manufactured in 1956 or 1957. If it has the model number stamp then 1957. Ifd no stamp then 1956. Model numbers were introduced in 1957. Prior to that it was simply The .357 Magnum.
Your Model 29-5 .44 magnum was Manufactured in 1992.
Your Model 28 Highway Patrolman was manufactured in 1960 or 1961. Serial range for those years was S207000 to S219999, so 1960 seems likely.
The Covertone:
Your gun is a Model 34-1 .22/32 Kitgun, not a Model 64. The .22/32 refers to the .22 being chambered on a frame originally designed for the .32 S&W long cartridge. The -1 refers to a change from the .32 sized I frame to the .38 special sized J frame. Your giun was manufactured in 1980 or 1981. Serial range for those years was M130001 to M160000 so 1981 seems probable.
kingpoppacap:
Your Model 19-3 Combat Magnum was manufactured in 1971. It was built on the Medium sized 'K' frame, originally designed for the low pressure .38 special cartridge.
The Model 27 is a different gun, the original chambering for the .357 magnum, using the large N frame that was originally designed for the .44 Special cartridge.
The Model 19 is a much handier gun, suitable for the patrolman, the Model 27 was originally promoted as a hunting firearm.
Because the Model 19 is based on a smaller frame it can be damagred by some faster ammo. I suggesat you read this:
http://www.gunblast.com/Butch_MagnumLoads.htm
I think the issue is the smaller faster bullets leave the case before engaging the forcing cone and are therefore travelling a lot faster than the heavierr longer bullets, giving the forcing cone a much heavier jolt.
Simple solution is don't shoot 110 or 125 grain magnum loads in your gun. Any .38 special or 150 grain or heavier magnum round should be fine.
31237 & G1 stampings are assembly numbers, used to track parts in the factory. They have no meaning after the gun is completed.
Mocup:
Your Model 27 .357 Magnum was manufactured in 1956 or 1957. If it has the model number stamp then 1957. Ifd no stamp then 1956. Model numbers were introduced in 1957. Prior to that it was simply The .357 Magnum.
Your Model 29-5 .44 magnum was Manufactured in 1992.
gunguy0829
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686-5, .
357 mag
6", 6 shot
cdh39xx
thanks
357 mag
6", 6 shot
cdh39xx
thanks
Radagast
Member
gunguy0829:
Your Model 686 Distinguished Combat Magnum Stainless dates to around March 1999.
Your Model 686 Distinguished Combat Magnum Stainless dates to around March 1999.
gunguy0829
Member
awsome, thanks, much abliged
Radagast
Member
BConklin:
Your Model 617-4 K22 Masterpiece Stainless was manufactured in 1999.
Your Model 617-4 K22 Masterpiece Stainless was manufactured in 1999.
SkullWerkz
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might be picking this up and ran across this thread while lookin for some info on it. Thank in advance 
a) 357
b) 6"
c) square
d) 6
e) rear adj.
f) Sn # ajj03XX
g) mod586 top number 022 bottom 757x3 on revolver
a) 357
b) 6"
c) square
d) 6
e) rear adj.
f) Sn # ajj03XX
g) mod586 top number 022 bottom 757x3 on revolver
Radagast
Member
SkullWerkz:
You are looking at a Model 586 Distinguished Combat Magnum manufactured in 1985. This gun is subject to a recall. With some magnum ammo there is the possibility that the primer will flow back into the firing pin bushing, locking up the gun.
Under the recall S&W will pay shipping both ways and install a new firing pin and bushing. All it will take is a call and they will send you a shipping label.
022 & 757x3 are assembly numbers, used to track parts in the factory. They have no meaning after the gun is completed.
You are looking at a Model 586 Distinguished Combat Magnum manufactured in 1985. This gun is subject to a recall. With some magnum ammo there is the possibility that the primer will flow back into the firing pin bushing, locking up the gun.
Under the recall S&W will pay shipping both ways and install a new firing pin and bushing. All it will take is a call and they will send you a shipping label.
022 & 757x3 are assembly numbers, used to track parts in the factory. They have no meaning after the gun is completed.
SkullWerkz
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Alright cool, Thanks for the info, much appreciated
sgtstryker
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Hello, just got a 27-2..blued..6" bbl..SN- N 3617XX..TT, TH, patridge front sight. Was told it was purchased early 70"s. Can you tell manuf. date? Thank you. ps. it is pinned and recessed..
rcmodel
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1975-76.
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sgtstryker
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Thank you, sir. I'm gonna get one the S&W reference books mentioned on here. Thanks again.
Great service here! Thank you!
Picked up my first S&W today. About time, I was born in Springfield. (But I seem to have been collecting a "C" gun line made in Hartford!
Got a like new in box with all accessories and paperwork from a collectors estate. Has been fired, but very little.
Date of mfg, pls? It is pinned and recessed.
a) 357
b) 4"
c) square
d) 6
e) rear adj. blued, front is stainless with a red insert
f) Sn # 39k3742 box says "357 combat magnum", " model 66" printed on one end.
label says 66-1 on the other end. Stainless Steel
g) mod 66-1
Picked up my first S&W today. About time, I was born in Springfield. (But I seem to have been collecting a "C" gun line made in Hartford!
Got a like new in box with all accessories and paperwork from a collectors estate. Has been fired, but very little.
Date of mfg, pls? It is pinned and recessed.
a) 357
b) 4"
c) square
d) 6
e) rear adj. blued, front is stainless with a red insert
f) Sn # 39k3742 box says "357 combat magnum", " model 66" printed on one end.
label says 66-1 on the other end. Stainless Steel
g) mod 66-1
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Radagast
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Bowtech:
1978 or 1979. The serial rnage for those years was 25K0001 to 56K9999. Yours falls close to the middle of that range. Late 1978 is my guess, but it could just as easily been early 1979.
1978 or 1979. The serial rnage for those years was 25K0001 to 56K9999. Yours falls close to the middle of that range. Late 1978 is my guess, but it could just as easily been early 1979.
