Railrunner85
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Rada, you never fail to deliver. Thanks man
Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers
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rikman
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S&w 19-2
Radagast,
do you know the born on date of my 19-2 K8238XX
Thanks,
Rikman
Radagast,
do you know the born on date of my 19-2 K8238XX
Thanks,
Rikman
a) caliber .32 S&W Long
b) bbl length - 5"
c) grips shape - square
d) number of shots - 6
e) type of sights - Fixed
f) serial number - 6657XX
g) Model number - No
It is a K-Frame sized revolver and "patented feb 6 06 sept 14 09 dec 29 14" is written on the top surface of the barrel.
By revelations6 at 2012-06-16
By revelations6 at 2012-06-16
b) bbl length - 5"
c) grips shape - square
d) number of shots - 6
e) type of sights - Fixed
f) serial number - 6657XX
g) Model number - No
It is a K-Frame sized revolver and "patented feb 6 06 sept 14 09 dec 29 14" is written on the top surface of the barrel.
By revelations6 at 2012-06-16
By revelations6 at 2012-06-16
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Radagast
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rikman:
Your Model 19-2 Combat Masterpiece was manufactured in 1968.
The Doc:
I think you have a Spanish copy of a S&W.
That Serial number dates to circa 1938-1940.
The .32 S&W Long CTG was chambered in the I frame pre-war. A limited number of fixed sight K frame .32 Military & Police guns were made between 1948 & 1950 with an S or C prefix to the serial number.
I can't see a S&W monogram in your pics.
The grips are not S&W grips.
If a S&W it has been refinished - the hamemr and trigger should be case hardened, not blued.
That being said, S&W did make around ninety four .32 S&W long chambered, adjustable sight K32 Hand Ejector First Model guns between 1936 & 1941 in the serial range 653388 to 682207. Your gun does fall into that range. If it is a S&W then it may be the only pre-war .32 Long fixed sight K frame ever manufactured. I suggest you take some good quality pics, including any markings (check under the barrel, take off the grips and look at the frame flats, also in the cylinder yoke cut out), then post a new thread in the firearms research sub forum. If verified as original by a factory letter, even with the rust it may be worth a pretty penny to a collector. One of the post war guns may be worth around $500 in fair condition. A one of a kind prewar will probably be worth more.
Don't get your hopes up though, its probably a fake.
Your Model 19-2 Combat Masterpiece was manufactured in 1968.
The Doc:
I think you have a Spanish copy of a S&W.
That Serial number dates to circa 1938-1940.
The .32 S&W Long CTG was chambered in the I frame pre-war. A limited number of fixed sight K frame .32 Military & Police guns were made between 1948 & 1950 with an S or C prefix to the serial number.
I can't see a S&W monogram in your pics.
The grips are not S&W grips.
If a S&W it has been refinished - the hamemr and trigger should be case hardened, not blued.
That being said, S&W did make around ninety four .32 S&W long chambered, adjustable sight K32 Hand Ejector First Model guns between 1936 & 1941 in the serial range 653388 to 682207. Your gun does fall into that range. If it is a S&W then it may be the only pre-war .32 Long fixed sight K frame ever manufactured. I suggest you take some good quality pics, including any markings (check under the barrel, take off the grips and look at the frame flats, also in the cylinder yoke cut out), then post a new thread in the firearms research sub forum. If verified as original by a factory letter, even with the rust it may be worth a pretty penny to a collector. One of the post war guns may be worth around $500 in fair condition. A one of a kind prewar will probably be worth more.
Don't get your hopes up though, its probably a fake.
rikman
Member
Thanks Radagast....I was wondering, because it's in pristine condition except for the ring line on cylinder.
Radagast
Member
rikman:
That is quite a score. Congrats.
That is quite a score. Congrats.
rcmodel
Member in memoriam
Radagast usually answers these requests, but I'll give it a shot as he doesn't seem to be around right now.
Your buddys J-Frame was made April 1989.
rc
Your buddys J-Frame was made April 1989.
rc
rcmodel
Member in memoriam
I don't know.
Open the cylinder and look at the model number stamped inside the frame crane cut on the left side.
If it is a Ladysmith, it will say so with a laser scroll engraved "Ladysmith" on the right side of the gun just below the cylinder.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...57912_757910_757787_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y
rc
Open the cylinder and look at the model number stamped inside the frame crane cut on the left side.
If it is a Ladysmith, it will say so with a laser scroll engraved "Ladysmith" on the right side of the gun just below the cylinder.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...57912_757910_757787_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y
rc
Radagast
Member
It's not unknown for S&W to forget the model number stamping, or to stamp the wrong model number. If it has an external hammer then its a Model 36 Chiefs Special. If marked airweight on the barrel then a model 37 Chiefs Secial Airweight. If the hammer is shrouded, with only the tip exposed then its a Model 38 Bodyguard.
Telekinesis
Member
I just purchased a Model 19-6 and can't seem to find much info on that variation, so if anyone has any info on it, I would really appreciate it.
a) .357 Mag
b) 4" Barrel
c) Square Grips
d) 6 Shots
e) Adjustable sights
f) SN: BHM 30xx
g) 19-6
It was reimported by CAI recently after being used as a foreign police service pistol (possibly S. American, but I'm not sure).
Thanks!
a) .357 Mag
b) 4" Barrel
c) Square Grips
d) 6 Shots
e) Adjustable sights
f) SN: BHM 30xx
g) 19-6
It was reimported by CAI recently after being used as a foreign police service pistol (possibly S. American, but I'm not sure).
Thanks!
Radagast
Member
Telekinesis: 1991. The Standard catalog of S&W doesn't list any export contracts other than a special fixed sight version for Peru.
critter
Member
Birthday request for: Model 10-5 .38 special by S&W. Five inch barrel, 6 shot, square but, pinned and tapered barrel and beautiful bluing!
S# is D545xxx.
Thanks guys!
S# is D545xxx.
Thanks guys!
Radagast
Member
critter;
Your Model 10-5 .38 Military & Police was manufactured in 1973 or 1974. Serial range for those years was D5100001 to D659901, so 1973 seems likely.
Your Model 10-5 .38 Military & Police was manufactured in 1973 or 1974. Serial range for those years was D5100001 to D659901, so 1973 seems likely.
v8stang289
Member
Just picked this up this weekend and wanted to find out when it was made. Thanks!
a) caliber - 38 special
b) bbl length - 4"
c) grips shape- square
d) number of shots - 6
e) type of sights - fixed
f) serial number - 8D088**
g) Model number - 10-8
a) caliber - 38 special
b) bbl length - 4"
c) grips shape- square
d) number of shots - 6
e) type of sights - fixed
f) serial number - 8D088**
g) Model number - 10-8
Telekinesis
Member
Thanks Radagast!
critter
Member
Thanks Radagast!
Radagast
Member
v8stang289:
Your model 10-8 .38 Military & Police Heavy Barrel was manufactured in 1981.
Your model 10-8 .38 Military & Police Heavy Barrel was manufactured in 1981.
v8stang289
Member
Thanks for the info Radagast!
Art Keys
Member
Please date my Smith and Wesson mod. 57-1 (this is my first Smith) Thank You very mch
a) 41 Remington Magnum
b) 5 7/8ths or 6" rounding
c) Square Grip
d) 6 cartridges
e) Target Sights
f) # N916XXX
g) 57-1
There is a stamp on the inside of the target grips that says 8/86
Screwed the title,...first model 57 I mean.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h80/bigwhack416remingtonmag/Smith and Wesson model 57/DSCN1916.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h80/bigwhack416remingtonmag/Smith and Wesson model 57/DSCN1917.jpg
a) 41 Remington Magnum
b) 5 7/8ths or 6" rounding
c) Square Grip
d) 6 cartridges
e) Target Sights
f) # N916XXX
g) 57-1
There is a stamp on the inside of the target grips that says 8/86
Screwed the title,...first model 57 I mean.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h80/bigwhack416remingtonmag/Smith and Wesson model 57/DSCN1916.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h80/bigwhack416remingtonmag/Smith and Wesson model 57/DSCN1917.jpg
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Radagast
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Art Keys:
Your Model 57-1 41 Magnum Target dates to the period 1982 to 1986. The serial range for that period was N900000 to N97xxxx. My guess is your gun was manufactured and serial numbered closer tro 1982, but did not ship until 1986, hence the 8/86 date on the grips. Potentially the grips are off a different gun, so it may have shipped earlier.
I'm sorry I can't give a better answer than that. The 57-1 was introduced in 1982 & the nickel finish was deleted in 1986, so I have no other clues to refine the answer.
Your Model 57-1 41 Magnum Target dates to the period 1982 to 1986. The serial range for that period was N900000 to N97xxxx. My guess is your gun was manufactured and serial numbered closer tro 1982, but did not ship until 1986, hence the 8/86 date on the grips. Potentially the grips are off a different gun, so it may have shipped earlier.
I'm sorry I can't give a better answer than that. The 57-1 was introduced in 1982 & the nickel finish was deleted in 1986, so I have no other clues to refine the answer.
Art Keys
Member
Radagast, thank you very much and for your time N/T
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