Smith Wesson date of manufacture

[M2HMGHB]

Hello all, i'm looking for the year that my 2 smith wesson pistols were made. One is a Model 41 22lr with a serial number of A6609** and a Smith Wesson model 19-5 with a serial number of AFD03**. Any help appreciated.
Scott

 

[Mike Irwin]

Ok, the 19-5 is sometime in the 1980s, after 1983. I'm pretty sure that the -5 indicates that the gun is no longer pinned & recessed.

I'll look this evening when I get home for information on your 41, and hopefully be able to pin down a specific year on your 19.

 

[BeLikeTrey]

does the serial indicate date?

if so translations? how does one interpret the numbers?

 

[M2HMGHB]

Thanks Mike I owe ya one(i got the model 41 for 250 bucks, lucky me ehh?). There are books out there that offer the ranges for specific years if i recall correctly. I havent had the money to invest in one so I come here for some assistance.

 

[Mike Irwin]

Trey,

One needs a book listing the serial numbers that have been used by the factory during a particular time period.

They're not coded to represent dates.

The best book on the subject is "The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson" by Jim Supica and Rick Nahaus.

 

[Mike Irwin]

Model 19 was made sometime in 1984.

The Model 41 was made early to mid 1981.

 

[BeLikeTrey]

Thanks Mike

I'll look into it! I have a 39(-B I think) that my Grandad left me (along with the remington 760 Gamemaster that I took my first Boar with). Your advice is much appreciated, as I am anxious to know more about these tools that my grandfather had. Sounds like I'll find what I need in that book. Thanks again!

 

[M2HMGHB]

holy cow mike, the 19 was made the year i was born

 

[Mike Irwin]

"holy cow mike, the 19 was made the year i was born."

Puppy.



If anyone wants a copy of the S&W book, go to www.overstock.com

They have it for 19.99.

In fact... here's the proper link

http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?PAGE=PROFRAME&PROD_ID=149613

 

[M2HMGHB]

I may be old in years but i am wise beyond them Mike. Haven't you heard the saying "Too young wise too old young"?

 

[Mike Irwin]

"I may be old in years but i am wise beyond them Mike."

Don't you mean you may NOT be old in years?

May want to think the predicate phrase to that sentence...

 

[M2HMGHB]

jeez you can tell how lousy im doin today. oh well you are correct Mike. Thanks

 

[KewToo]

Looking at an OLD post; but need help with S&W serial numbers / DOB
2 guns: "Snub Nose" .38 Spl.
1. SN: C 181991 - 5 shot rounded front sight. bbl= 2"
2. SN: J 11975 - 5 shot; front sight tapering down back to frame
both standard wood grips - typical J frame type.
Doing an estate confirmation of value.
Mfg. dates appreciated... I tried S&W and they are way too slow.
Thanks! Q2

 

[BADSBSNF81]

Remember that DOM is an estimate. What S&W will tell you when you call is the date it shipped. It could have been built anytime before that.

Kew Too
J11975 - 69-70
C181991 - 48-52

you will have to call S&W to narrow them any further. My estimate is 69 and 49 based on other numbers I have seen.

 

[KewToo]

BAD'... Thanks very much!! Close (within 10 years) is my best friend at this point.
This report is due in probate on Dec. 3rd. Could not wait for S&W to "narrow any further". Your help (and estimate) is really appreciated!

Best regards, Q2