Manufacture date for a s&w 38spcl serial #6xxx?

[Old Fuff]

Sure...

Check for an incoming P.M.

Oh, and the answer is "about 1982."

 

[AEA]

Thanks Old Fuff! 1982.

 

[handgunfanatic]

Model 41 Target S & W

I own a Model 41 with the serial number A642xxx! I was wanting to know if anyone could give me the year ranges on these pistols!

 

[Old Fuff]

1979 or '80, within a serial number range running from A565,000 to A655,000.

 

[handgunfanatic]

S & W Model 13...

AHHHH...The Honorable Fuff knows his STUFF !!! Another one for ya...
S & W Model 13 with a serial of 50540xx? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Old Fuff]

Look for the serial number again. Most likely it is stamped on the butt, but it could be on the frame behind the yoke.

I would expect a letter prefix, most likely a "D", followed by no more then 6 numbers.

 

[handgunfanatic]

Maybe D?

Could it be D5054XX

 

[handgunfanatic]

S & W Model 13-2

Honorable Fuff....Are these revolvers dependable? I am looking at buying one but I am not sure of the Serial because the pistol has Pachmayr Grips on it and I cannot see the number! Any year information and price info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

 

[Old Fuff]

The model 13-1 was made from 1974 to 1977 in round figures. It amounts to a model 10 Heavy Barrel, but chambered in .357 Magnum. For many years it was a mainstay law inforcement gun, and very popular. If it's in good shape I'd say it should be very dependable, unless it's fed a steady diet of heavy .357 loads.

 

[Payne Dailey]

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[toyotamike]

Ok got a pic

 

[handgunfanatic]

Model 13-2

Hey Old Fuff,
I got that model 13-2 and the serial is 5D54xxx. Do you have an approx. year for it? Thanks!

 

[Old Fuff]

Well you could have done worse…

Anyway it was made in 1979.

 

[handgunfanatic]

Model 13

Old Fuff,
Is this a pretty good pistol? What would be a good price for it and then I will know how bad I got ripped off! HAHA

 

[Old Fuff]

In my view it's an excellent revolver. It was intended to be a law enforcement service handgun, and that requires a measure of ruggedness. It is a simple, straightforward piece, and very reliable under most circumstances. If the lockwork isn't screwed with it will go BANG! every time you pull the trigger.

Of course it lacks some truly important things, like an internal lock, MIM lockwork, two-piece crush-fitted barrel, EDM rifling, etc...

Current value in excellent condition is around $350.00 In 1979 MSRP for a new one was $126.00 (blue) and $137.50 (nickel plate).