NEW Victory 38 Spl. Hello guys, have acquired a new 38 Spl Victory model and would like all the information you can tell me about this gun. Not sure how the data base works, so let me know if more info needed. (1) S/N V 699640 appears on bottom of handle and on cylinder and can be seen when cylinder swings opened.For sale is a Smith & Wesson Model 38 No-Dash double-action revolver in .38 Special CTG. Serial number- 257744. Introduced in 1955 as the Airweight Bodyguard, later known as the Model 38, this J- frame revolver is aluminum-framed, has a carbon steel barrel, a carbon steel cylinder with a five-round capacity and a shrouded hammer design.SMITH & WESSON , MODEL: 15-2 , CALIBER: 38 SPL - Switzer's Auction ... Search Images from our new Mungfali App, Download it now from Play store. Mungfali.com 2017The left sid eof the barrel states " 38 S & W SPECIAL U.S. SERVICE CTG'S" The top of the barrel reads " SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFILED MASS USA PAT'D APRIL 9, 89 MARCH 27, 94 MAY 21, 96 JULY 16, 95 AUG 4, 96 DEC 22, 96 OCT 4, 98 OCT 8, 01 DEC 17, 01" The only other marings on the gun are the five digit serial number on the …The .38 S&W case is larger in diameter than the Special, in order to accept the .360- to .361-inch diameter bullets. The Special case expands into the larger chamber, at least up to the point where the Special reamer made the cylinder the “proper” diameter. Fired cases in such a revolver are ugly and ruined.SMITH & WESSON , MODEL: 15-2 , CALIBER: 38 SPL - Switzer's Auction ... Search Images from our new Mungfali App, Download it now from Play store. Mungfali.com 2017Sept. 14. 09. Dec. 29. 14. ” The left of the barrel is additionally stamped “Smith & Wesson”, while the right is marked “Regulation Police . 38 S&W CTG”. These revolvers were manufactured from 1917 to 1940. Serial Number: 2981. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.Sept. 14. 09. Dec. 29. 14. ” The left of the barrel is additionally stamped “Smith & Wesson”, while the right is marked “Regulation Police . 38 S&W CTG”. These revolvers were manufactured from 1917 to 1940. Serial Number: 2981. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Feb 1, 2018 · The guns had a name and yours was know as the 38 Military & Police. Serial numbers beginning with an S were produced from 1945 until 1948. In 1945 they started with S811338 and went to 999999 in 1948. Based on your serial number yours was probably late 1947 to early 1948. In 1957 the 38 M&P became the model 10. That's the lowest C series serial number I've ever seen and, as injunbro said, may demand a slight premium.. S&W started the C series in 1948 so I'm reasonably sure that is the birth date of yours. Prices for a 4" M&P around here, depending on condition, originality and accessories, run from $350 - $500. S&W started making them in 1899 and …27 posts · Joined 2003. #4 · Dec 17, 2003. Serial Number info from Dan Wesson Arms- Mo. I have kludged together what I think to be descriptive of the older .357 models based on the Blue Book of Gun Values, the writeup on old build revolvers on the new wesson web site, a Palmer catalog and examination of my collection.Dec 12, 2020 · hotrod150. 124 posts · Joined 2012. #4 · Dec 16, 2012. Per the SCSW, the first year of production for the model 60 was 1965, the R serial number series for the model 60 started in 1969, and s/n R1152xx shipped in 1974-75. Also per the SCSW, the model 60 shared an all-numeric s/n series with the Chief Special until 1969, when the R s/n's started. by artyldr01. 1 1 of 102 102. Forums. Smith and Wesson Model Specific. For discussions regarding firearms made from the beginning of Smith & Wesson until the end of WWII.Mar 5, 2021 · It is a .38 Military & Police, Model 1905, 4th Change, round butt revolver made around 1916. At the time S&W marketed the round butts as 1902's. So, Fran is correct. The holster looks like it was made for the 1917 revolver or the 1911 semi-auto. Your #2 is a British Service Revolver from WWII and was made in 1943. I recently acquired a Smith and Wesson 38 Special CTG with a serial number C770410 stamped on the bottom of the handle. ... I was wondering if someone could ball park a manufacture date for me from the serial number or point me in the right direction. It is serial number 7D06462 . Thanks for your help!27 posts · Joined 2003. #4 · Dec 17, 2003. Serial Number info from Dan Wesson Arms- Mo. I have kludged together what I think to be descriptive of the older .357 models based on the Blue Book of Gun Values, the writeup on old build revolvers on the new wesson web site, a Palmer catalog and examination of my collection.Apr 26, 2012 · The left sid eof the barrel states " 38 S & W SPECIAL U.S. SERVICE CTG'S" The top of the barrel reads " SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFILED MASS USA PAT'D APRIL 9, 89 MARCH 27, 94 MAY 21, 96 JULY 16, 95 AUG 4, 96 DEC 22, 96 OCT 4, 98 OCT 8, 01 DEC 17, 01" The only other marings on the gun are the five digit serial number on the butt of the gun and the S ... Available in various calibers and with three diverse hammer designs, it is no surprise that the Smith & Wesson J-Frame has become the most popular, small-frame, defense revolver on the market. The Model 442 is a variation of the Model 42 Centennial Airweight® that integrates the time-tested features of the original with modern advancements. .Wiregrassguy. welcome01 to the forums from the Wiregrass, David! Your gun is a .38 M&P Model of 1905 or a .38 Hand Ejector, 3rd Model depending on whether the butt is square or round. It would have been made in 1905-06. S&W made millions of these guns. In the condition you describe, it is worth between $200-300.The Smith & Wesson Model 10, previously known as the Smith & Wesson .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1899, the Smith & Wesson Military & Police or the Smith & Wesson Victory Model, is a K-frame revolver of worldwide popularity. In production since 1899, the Model 10 is a six-shot, .38 Special, double-action revolver with fixed sights. Over its long …FIREARM HISTORY REQUEST. Smith & Wesson is excited to announce a new partnership with the Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation (S&WHF). The S&WHF will now be providing the Smith & Wesson letter of authenticity. A letter of authenticity can help bring new insight about the age, make and model of your firearm. To order a letter, please click the ... Jul 16, 2013 · V 565740. Serial numbers ran from V1 in 1942 to V811119 in 1945. It basically is a 38 Military & Police 4th Change model of 1905 but during the war production shifted to the Military and given the "V" prefix for Victory. The ones shipped to the British will be chambered in 38 S&W vs 38 Special. Of the .38 Special (U.S. version) total of 352,315, 65,000 were Navy Contract guns, 22,500 were DSC contract guns, and 264,815 were Army procurement guns (and most of these were actually delivered to the Navy). The highest serial number Victory Revolver delivered to the U.S. Navy shipped on August 13, 1945. It bore serial number SV802722.Model/configuration – Model 10-5 (.38 M&P, post WWII) 6 shot revolver chambered for 38 Special, 4" barrel, fixed sights. Built on "K" frame. Finish (Assuming original) – Blued with Walnut grips. Serial Number …The M prefix was used exclusively on the .22/32 line of revolvers. These would include the Models 34, 35, 43, 51 and 63 (all of those except the Model 35 were Kit Guns). The M prefix came into use in 1969 and remained the sole sequence for this line of revolvers until the three-alpha numbers replaced them in 1983. I have a S&W 38 Special US Service CTG serial # 54728 . Hi John You have a .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1902. It was made in late 1903 or early 1904. The cartridge indication on the barrel refers to two different cartridges, the .38 S&W Special and the .38 Long Colt. The latter was, at that time, the official U.S. military revolver cartridge.SAFETY HAMMERLESS. Similar in appearance to .32 2nd Model but chambered for .38 S&W cartridge. Approximately 115,000 manufactured between 1880 and 1884. Serial range about 4001-119000. NIB.Smith & Wesson Model 10 Serial numbers. The first step is to find the serial number on your gun. This should be located on the frame, near the cylinder release …The first J-frame Chiefs Special, s/n 1, was made October 24, 1950. In 1957 S&W began using model numbers. The Chiefs Special was assigned number 36 at s/n 125000. The serial numbers reached 786544 in 1969. As the Gun Control Act of 1968 was just coming into effect S&W began a new serial number series with a "J" prefix.5859 posts · Joined 2009. #4 · Jan 15, 2012. lou, Welcome, it looks like a Heavy Duty 38/44. The SN is on the bottom of the butt frame, under the grips, perhaps also under the bottom side of the barrel, and/or on the rear of the cylinder. We would really love some well-lit, higher resolution pics, to nail this down.Please contact our customer support representatives for the most up to date information. M&P 22 MAGNUM Manual - 3015933. M&P 5.7 Manual - 3015791. S&W CSX Manual - 3014738. Model S&W 500 and Model S&W 460 X-Frame Revolvers Manual - 3015365. M&P 9 SHIELD EZ Manual - 3013255.At a minimum give us the serial number, or at least the 3 letter prefix that forms part of the serial, from the bottom of the metal grip frame, the model number from inside the yoke cut with the cylinder open …Jun 17, 2018 · Welcome to the forum! Concur it's an M&P 1905 4th Change. The S&W Standard Catalog puts the serials 241704-700000 between 1915 and 1942. Not a lot of help. They weren't made at an even x-number per year, so extrapolating your serial in that range isn't going to be exact. If the production was relatively linear then I'd guess 1928- ish. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 642-2 AIRWEIGHT REVOLVER United States,.38 Special +P, serial number DAU5859, checkered walnut ... Smith & Wesson .38 hand ejector Military & Police Model of 1905 4th change revolver circa 1920 serial number 488886; .38 S&W Special CTG caliber double action 6-shot swing-out fluted cylinder marked ''.38 S.& W. …a new serial number system. The new system consists of four sets of digits separated by a hyphen. The first set is the manufacturers code, the second designates the type of firearm, the third set is the firearms chronological number, the fourth set shows the year of mfg. AYA 1995-2006 Year ser. # start ser. # end 199516-03-001-95 16-03-800-95Jun 16, 2012 · It is a S&W 38 CTG. I know it's not a 38 Special and I understand the difference. The serial number (on the butt, cylinder, under the barrel) is 76XXX. To be clear, there are 5 digits and no letters. It is a 5 shot and it was made in the U.S. The yoke has three markings on three different rows. The top is just an 8. As for the serial number (located on the bottom of the grip on the frame) someone else will have to chime in. It looks to me like a standard 6" barrel K frame .38 Special. They are very popular and are priced according to location. Some places worth more than others. I would expect a $550.00 + price in these parts.Aug 12, 2022 · The serial number can be found on the frame, under the barrel, or on the grip. Another way to tell the age of a Smith and Wesson pistol is by looking at the markings on the gun. These markings will usually include the date of manufacture, as well as other information about the gun. Finally, you can also ask an expert to take a look at your gun ... I have a S&W 38 Special US Service CTG serial # 54728 . Hi John You have a .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1902. It was made in late 1903 or early 1904. The cartridge indication on the barrel refers to two different cartridges, the .38 S&W Special and the .38 Long Colt. The latter was, at that time, the official U.S. military revolver cartridge.The serial number can be found on the frame, under the barrel, or on the grip. Another way to tell the age of a Smith and Wesson pistol is by looking at the markings on the gun. These markings will usually include the date of manufacture, as well as other information about the gun. Finally, you can also ask an expert to take a look at your gun ...Since 1852 we’ve been an industry leading manufacturer of pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shooting accessories. We continue to bring innovative firearms to market that meet the needs of every shooter and deliver on exceptional quality with a …model 37 airweight serial number. Jump to Latest Follow. 10K views 8 replies 6 participants last post by 95Bravo Aug 9, 2022. W. wncshooting Discussion starter. 2 posts · Joined 2011. #1 · Oct 8, 2011. I just aquired a S&W model 37 airweight and I would like to find the date of manufacture. The serial number on the butt of the gun is 77J953 ...Sept. 14. 09. Dec. 29. 14. ” The left of the barrel is additionally stamped “Smith & Wesson”, while the right is marked “Regulation Police . 38 S&W CTG”. These revolvers were manufactured from 1917 to 1940. Serial Number: 2981. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.There were no model numbers stamped on S&W revolvers until 1957. The M&P series of K frame Revolvers were Made in 38 Special, in the main serial number range with 38/200 (38 S&W), 9mm, 22 LR, 32 S&W, 357 Magnum at various times during the more than the 110 years several million revolvers have been made.Smith and Wesson 38 Special CTG serial numbers can be found on the butt of the revolver, typically consisting of a combination of numbers and letters. To trace the serial number, start by identifying the prefix, which indicates the gun's production year. NEW Victory 38 Spl. Hello guys, have acquired a new 38 Spl Victory model and would like all the information you can tell me about this gun. Not sure how the data base works, so let me know if more info needed. (1) S/N V 699640 appears on bottom of handle and on cylinder and can be seen when cylinder swings opened.The collecting community (myself included) is quite happy about this new arrangement, for it ensures the availability of letters into the future and provides support for the S&W Historical Foundation. Please read the release posted below for details: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Contact: Shaun Phelan, Smith & Wesson Corp. 1-844-772-5159. There were no model numbers stamped on S&W revolvers until 1957. The M&P series of K frame Revolvers were Made in 38 Special, in the main serial number range with 38/200 (38 S&W), 9mm, 22 LR, 32 S&W, 357 Magnum at various times during the more than the 110 years several million revolvers have been made.Smith & Wesson introduced the .38 Hand Ejector Model in 1899, which later became the M&P or Victory Model, then the Model 10. The S&W Model 10 has been labeled the most popular handgun of the 20th Century owing to its 6 million units produced. The Model 10 is a six-shot, double-action revolver, chambered for the .38 Special.20475 posts · Joined 2012. #2 · Oct 5, 2018. Welcome to the forum. Your gun is a 38 M&P from about 1950. The serial number is the one on the butt that starts with the letter C. In 1958 S&W started using model numbers. Guns like your 38 M&P became known as the model 10. They are the most commonly produced S&W revolver.Smith & Wesson 38 S&W SPECIAL CTG Year and Approximate Value. By David, 5 years ago on Smith & Wesson. I inherited a Smith and Wesson 38 S&W SPECIAL CTG, MOD 64. The Serial # is D583872. It belonged to my mother and I believe my father bought it for her in the late 60s or early 70s. For the last 30 years it has been wrapped up in a sock in a ... The S&W Standard Catalog puts the serials 241704-700000 between 1915 and 1942. Not a lot of help. They weren't made at an even x-number per year, so …Complete if your model is not listed above. Year of Manufacture *. Serial Number (replace last digit with an “x”) *. Data to support the year of manufacture listed. *. reCAPTCHA. $ 20.00 $ 7.00.What year and value. by Bob. 1. 52. Dec 10, 2023 by JPinAK. 1877 Smith and Wesson revolver caliber 32 by Anthonyrocco5. 1. 54. Dec 7, 2023 by JPinAK. S&W 38 Special CTG Serial number CCT1878. by Rick. FIREARM HISTORY REQUEST. Smith & Wesson is excited to announce a new partnership with the Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation (S&WHF). The S&WHF will now be providing the Smith & Wesson letter of authenticity. A letter of authenticity can help bring new insight about the age, make and model of your firearm. To order a letter, please click the ... model 37 airweight serial number. Jump to Latest Follow. 10K views 8 replies 6 participants last post by 95Bravo Aug 9, 2022. W. wncshooting Discussion starter. 2 posts · Joined 2011. #1 · Oct 8, 2011. I just aquired a S&W model 37 airweight and I would like to find the date of manufacture. The serial number on the butt of the gun is 77J953 ...Smith & Wesson 38 S&W SPECIAL CTG Year and Approximate Value. I inherited a Smith and Wesson 38 S&W SPECIAL CTG, MOD 64. The Serial # is D583872. It belonged to my mother and I believe my father bought it for her in the late 60s or early 70s. Jun 16, 2012 · It is a S&W 38 CTG. I know it's not a 38 Special and I understand the difference. The serial number (on the butt, cylinder, under the barrel) is 76XXX. To be clear, there are 5 digits and no letters. It is a 5 shot and it was made in the U.S. The yoke has three markings on three different rows. The top is just an 8. Jun 17, 2018 · Welcome to the forum! Concur it's an M&P 1905 4th Change. The S&W Standard Catalog puts the serials 241704-700000 between 1915 and 1942. Not a lot of help. They weren't made at an even x-number per year, so extrapolating your serial in that range isn't going to be exact. If the production was relatively linear then I'd guess 1928- ish. SMITH & WESSON , MODEL: 15-2 , CALIBER: 38 SPL - Switzer's Auction ... Search Images from our new Mungfali App, Download it now from Play store. Mungfali.com 2017 There are known instances of lower serial numbered guns shipping years later than guns with higher numbers. So only a search of S&W shipping records at the factory by the office of the historian can conclusively date …The "Y" number in the open cylinder crane are assembly numbers,,, The Serial number is what is on the butt of the grips. You seem to have a S&W M&P (Military and Police) chambered for .38 Special cartridges. After 1957 S&W started using Model numbers for their guns,,, The M&P became the Model 10 at that time.The first J-frame Chiefs Special, s/n 1, was made October 24, 1950. In 1957 S&W began using model numbers. The Chiefs Special was assigned number 36 at s/n 125000. The serial numbers reached 786544 in 1969. As the Gun Control Act of 1968 was just coming into effect S&W began a new serial number series with a "J" prefix.The guns had a name and yours was know as the 38 Military & Police. Serial numbers beginning with an S were produced from 1945 until 1948. In 1945 they started with S811338 and went to 999999 in 1948. Based on your serial number yours was probably late 1947 to early 1948. In 1957 the 38 M&P became the model 10.Smith & Wesson .38 Military & Police (Model of 1905, 3rd change) Target Model. Some 94,803 were manufactured between 1909 and 1915. Target models command 50 percent more in value. (Keith Wood photo) My gun collecting mentor, whose name many of you would recognize, has a phrase he repeats now and then. “That’s an honest gun,” …For sale is a Smith & Wesson Model 38 No-Dash double-action revolver in .38 Special CTG. Serial number- 257744. Introduced in 1955 as the Airweight Bodyguard, later known as the Model 38, this J- frame revolver is aluminum-framed, has a carbon steel barrel, a carbon steel cylinder with a five-round capacity and a shrouded hammer design.The Kindle version is around $15. As Shaun says, likely 1983...or later. Around that time, S&W switched to a three alpha, up to 4 numeric numbering system like BBBxxxx Here's the lookup table. J Serial Prefix Models: 36, 37, 38, 49, 50.Sept. 14. 09. Dec. 29. 14. ” The left of the barrel is additionally stamped “Smith & Wesson”, while the right is marked “Regulation Police . 38 S&W CTG”. These revolvers were manufactured from 1917 to 1940. Serial Number: 2981. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.Smith and Wesson Serial Number Date of Manufacture J Frame Revolver Lookup. For models 36, 37, 38, 49, 50 and pre model number versions. Year-wise Serial NumbersFor sale is a Smith & Wesson Model 10-6 revolver in .38 S&W Special CTG. Serial number- D871581. This 10-6 is in excellent condition, features grips with matching serial numbers and comes with the original box. The Smith & Wesson Model 10, previously known as the Smith & Wesson .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1899, the Smith & Wesson …Of the .38 Special (U.S. version) total of 352,315, 65,000 were Navy Contract guns, 22,500 were DSC contract guns, and 264,815 were Army procurement guns (and most of these were actually delivered to the Navy). The highest serial number Victory Revolver delivered to the U.S. Navy shipped on August 13, 1945. It bore serial number SV802722.The Colt Detective Special morphed through four (4) variations (or series) in its almost seventy years. First Series Detective Specials were manufactured from 1927 to 1946, with square butt grip frames through 1933 and round butt grip frames thereafter.; Second Variation Detective Special revolvers were manufactured from 1947 to 1972. Available …Please contact our customer support representatives for the most up to date information. M&P 22 MAGNUM Manual - 3015933. M&P 5.7 Manual - 3015791. S&W CSX Manual - 3014738. Model S&W 500 and Model S&W 460 X-Frame Revolvers Manual - 3015365. M&P 9 SHIELD EZ Manual - 3013255.At a minimum give us the serial number, or at least the 3 letter prefix that forms part of the serial, from the bottom of the metal grip frame, the model number from inside the yoke cut with the cylinder open …It's a post WW II 38/32 Terrier, the 2" barrel version of the Regulation Police series, .38 S&W cartridge (CTG), built on an "I" frame and yours probably dates to the …We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. a new serial number system. The new system consists of four sets of digits separated by a hyphen. The first set is the manufacturers code, the second designates the type of firearm, the third set is the firearms chronological number, the fourth set shows the year of mfg. AYA 1995-2006 Year ser. # start ser. # end 199516-03-001-95 16-03-800-95 My father gave me this pistol, I would like to find out more information on the firearm. The serial number is 42620. have says "GARATE ANITUA & CIA - Eibar (ESPANA)" across the top of the barrel and "FOR 38 SPECIAL AND U.S.SERVICE CTG" on the left side of the barrel. It also has a "MADE IN SPAIN" printed on the left side of the …The guns had a name and yours was know as the 38 Military & Police. Serial numbers beginning with an S were produced from 1945 until 1948. In 1945 they started with S811338 and went to 999999 in 1948. Based on your serial number yours was probably late 1947 to early 1948. In 1957 the 38 M&P became the model 10.We'd be happy to help, but we are going to need more information. In 1968, S&W was making several different models that chambered the .38 Special cartridge. Here's what you do: 1. Open the cylinder and look on the frame in the yoke cut. You will see the letters MOD followed by some numbers in this form: xx-x. Tell us what those numbers are.Proof mark and serial number: S&W legend: Caliber mark: Cylinder serial number: Grip screw: Grip w/ serial number: GHD is the U.S. military inspection mark of Guy H. Drewry. Found on top straps from V300000 to end of production, prior on butt from 7/42 until moved in 1943. P on butt is military Proof markFeb 20, 2009 · on the barrel it has s&w 38 special CTG it has a 6" barrel the serial number on the butt K 92xxx number in cylinder area D40325 I called S&W I was told the serial # dates it before 1950 that it could be a pre model 14 and no owner manual would be avaliable Model 686-5 5" (Hi-Viz 7-shot) 686-5 6- and 7-Shot Model 686-5 Plus Mountain Gun 4" (1998 Pre-Lock) 📷. Model 686-6 VR UF Model 686-7 .38 Super Performance Center. 📷. Model 686 Plus (With Lock) Model 686 Plus Pro Series Model 686 CS1 U.S. Customs Service Model 686 SSR PRO Model 696 3". The .38-caliber serial number range is from 241704-1000000. A continuation of .38 M&P Hand Ejector series. Built from 1905 to 1906. Available in 4-, 5-, 6- and 6.5-in. barrels. Finished in blue or nickel, with round or square butt. The .38-caliber serial number range 62450-73250, with about 10,800 produced. Note: Prices for the following four ...Feb 20, 2009 · Join Date: October 20, 2007. Location: Richardson, TX. Posts: 7,523. Your gun is a .38 Military & Police Model of 1905, 4th Change. More specifically, it's what's referred to by some collectors as a "pre-Victory". It was built after the start of WWII but before serial numbers reached 1 million in early 1942. The Smith & Wesson Model 10, previously known as the Smith & Wesson .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1899, the Smith & Wesson Military & Police or the Smith & Wesson Victory Model, is a K-frame revolver of worldwide popularity. In production since 1899, the Model 10 is a six-shot, .38 Special, double-action revolver with fixed sights. Over its long …Sandw 38 special ctg serial number lookup, smu men, hps
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memberpercent27s mark pro series pellet grill vs traegerCOLT COBRA (FIRST ISSUE) - .38 Spl. cal., first issue, 2, 3 (.22 LR cal. only), or 4 (square butt on early model, later models had round butt) in. barrel, blue finish, similar to Detective Special, only alloy frame and available in .22 LR, very early guns had plastic grips with silver medallions, changed to plastic w/o medallions, and finally changed to …The serial number on your Smith and Wesson 38 Special CTG is a crucial piece of information that can help authorities track and identify your specific firearm. So, if you're …Dec 12, 2020 · hotrod150. 124 posts · Joined 2012. #4 · Dec 16, 2012. Per the SCSW, the first year of production for the model 60 was 1965, the R serial number series for the model 60 started in 1969, and s/n R1152xx shipped in 1974-75. Also per the SCSW, the model 60 shared an all-numeric s/n series with the Chief Special until 1969, when the R s/n's started. An order is created: size/caliber/finish. The order is for a .44 Special, nickeled. A frame assembly is pulled off the shelf as barrel and cylinder are machined. The revolver is serialized within it's model, finished then shipped. Given the range of shipping dates it took a while to exhaust these S2 marked frames.That's the lowest C series serial number I've ever seen and, as injunbro said, may demand a slight premium.. S&W started the C series in 1948 so I'm reasonably sure that is the birth date of yours. Prices for a 4" M&P around here, depending on condition, originality and accessories, run from $350 - $500. S&W started making them in 1899 and …Feb 1, 2018 · Jul 2007. Location. Orange, VA NOW. Posts. 6,375. That there according to the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson, is a Target Military and Police model of 1905, 4th change, made from 1915 to 1941 and serial numbers running from 271,784 up to 1,000,000. They don't list serial numbers by year, but serial number 500,000 was shipped in 1927. It is an original Smith & Wesson that is stamped "S W trade mark" on the out side of the pistol. On the left side of the barrel is stamped: “38 S&W CTG”. The Serial # 514970 is on the butt. On the top of the barrel is stamped: "Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass. USA PAT’D MAY 11 1880 JAN 03 1882 APRIL 09 1889”.Sept. 14. 09. Dec. 29. 14. ” The left of the barrel is additionally stamped “Smith & Wesson”, while the right is marked “Regulation Police . 38 S&W CTG”. These revolvers were manufactured from 1917 to 1940. Serial Number: 2981. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. The specimen that you write about is probably a 38 Military & Police Model of 1905 - 4th Change. It was manufactured between 1915 - 1942. Serial numbers are between 241704 and 1000000. Changes from the 3rd Model of 1905 were mainly internal. Starting with serial number 316648 S&W began heat treating the cylinder steel.The caliber is marked on the right side of the test gun's barrel, reading "38 S&W Special Ctg." while "Smith & Wesson" is stamped on the left side. The serial number is stamped on the bottom of the grip frame. Our test gun's serial number indicates that it was probably made in 1977, before the 10-7 engineering change took place (later in 1977). Sept. 14. 09. Dec. 29. 14. ” The left of the barrel is additionally stamped “Smith & Wesson”, while the right is marked “Regulation Police . 38 S&W CTG”. These revolvers were manufactured from 1917 to 1940. Serial Number: 2981. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.I have a SandW Model 41, 22 cal semiauto. Serial TAL2120. What year was it made? thanks. ... S&W .38 CTG serial number V 402544. Thanks Reactions: Waidmann, combat, WendyZXZ and 1 other person. …S&W Model 28, 4 in barrel. Showing stamped nomenclature on barrel unique to model 28. The Smith & Wesson (S&W) Model 28, also known as the Highway Patrolman, is an N-frame revolver chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge, in production from 1954 to 1986. It is a high quality matte-finished bead blasted version of the S&W Model 27 .Red or black hard rubber stocks. Serial number range was from 1 in 1881 to 53590 in 1913. Earlier production had 1-7/16" cylinder and starting at SN 15340 a 1-9/16 cylinder. Serial number 352 is attributed to John Wesley Hardin. Although production runs to 1913, all frames were manufactured prior to 1899.The .38-caliber serial number range is from 241704-1000000. A continuation of .38 M&P Hand Ejector series. Built from 1905 to 1906. Available in 4-, 5-, 6- and 6.5-in. barrels. Finished in blue or nickel, with round or square butt. The .38-caliber serial number range 62450-73250, with about 10,800 produced. Note: Prices for the following four ...The .38-caliber serial number range is from 241704-1000000. A continuation of .38 M&P Hand Ejector series. Built from 1905 to 1906. Available in 4-, 5-, 6- and 6.5-in. barrels. Finished in blue or nickel, with round or square butt. The .38-caliber serial number range 62450-73250, with about 10,800 produced. Note: Prices for the following four ... Design. A stainless steel development of the Smith & Wesson Model 36 Chief's Special revolver, the Model 60 has a swing-out cylinder, and features an exposed hammer. It has been in production since 1965, and was the first regular production all stainless steel firearm made. [1] The 1965 model's stainless steel production proved so popular that ...We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. The Kindle version is around $15. As Shaun says, likely 1983...or later. Around that time, S&W switched to a three alpha, up to 4 numeric numbering system like BBBxxxx Here's the lookup table. J Serial Prefix Models: 36, 37, 38, 49, 50.26297. 1991. 509122 *. 1993. 533213. 1976 Serial numbers 259996-260020 were also used. 1991 C. F. Martin & Co. begins using one set of serial numbers for guitars & mandolins. 1994-2002 Mandolins are custom order only. 2002 Mandolin production ends.Visually enhanced, image enriched topic search for Smith And Wesson 38 Special Ctg Serial Number Lookup — Labelkeen 9B8.. Up for grabs is a Smith & Wesson 15–3 revolver in.38 Special.COLT COBRA (FIRST ISSUE) - .38 Spl. cal., first issue, 2, 3 (.22 LR cal. only), or 4 (square butt on early model, later models had round butt) in. barrel, blue finish, similar to Detective Special, only alloy frame and available in .22 LR, very early guns had plastic grips with silver medallions, changed to plastic w/o medallions, and finally changed to …Hi, I have just bought a Smith and Wesson 38 special CTG and would like to know how old it is, and also the value if possible. The serial number is WR293xx and it is in as new condition. ... The serial number that you posted is not a Smith & Wesson serial number. You need to look on the butt of the gun on the grip frame to find the serial ...The gun is built on what's known today as the large N frame, somebody else will probably show up to help decide which variation it is. From the information we have to work with, the gun would appear to be a .44 Hand Ejector 3rd Model, manufactured from 1926 to 1941 in the serial number range 28358 to 61412.Oct 22, 2012 · If it has a concealed hammer then it's a 32 Safety Hammerless 3rd Model. SN's ran from 170000 in 1909 to 242981 in 1937. One is a .32 Smith and Wesson chambered for the Long Ctg, serial number 315XXX. The other is a very small 7 shot .22 short revolver (I was told it was the original Lady Smith) with serial number 564X. Since 1852 we’ve been an industry leading manufacturer of pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shooting accessories. We continue to bring innovative firearms to market that meet the needs of every shooter and deliver on exceptional quality with a …My mum found my grandfather's old pistol. H&R is the maker, .38 S W CTGE on the side. 6 digit serial starting with 155xxx (no letter prefix). It does not have a visible hammer, looks like it breaks in front and below the chamber. I only have some blurry pics and am going off her description. Any help with dating it would be appreciated.The serial range on J frame revolvers for 1969-1970 ran from J1 - J99999. So yes, it is possible this gun shipped from the factory in 1969. It would not have been earlier than that because the J prefix was first used in 1969. With your description, this Airweight Chiefs Special is a Model 37 and probably has a round butt.a new serial number system. The new system consists of four sets of digits separated by a hyphen. The first set is the manufacturers code, the second designates the type of firearm, the third set is the firearms chronological number, the fourth set shows the year of mfg. AYA 1995-2006 Year ser. # start ser. # end 199516-03-001-95 16-03-800-95 NEW Victory 38 Spl. Hello guys, have acquired a new 38 Spl Victory model and would like all the information you can tell me about this gun. Not sure how the data base works, so let me know if more info needed. (1) S/N V 699640 appears on bottom of handle and on cylinder and can be seen when cylinder swings opened.Nov 5, 2012 · I would guess by the serial that the gun does not have a trigger guard screw (front of the trigger guard). S&W has made millions of them (still in production) starting in 1899. A picture would help with value but depending on location and condition, $250-$400. My friends call me 'M ick'. Feb 1, 2018 · Jul 2007. Location. Orange, VA NOW. Posts. 6,375. That there according to the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson, is a Target Military and Police model of 1905, 4th change, made from 1915 to 1941 and serial numbers running from 271,784 up to 1,000,000. They don't list serial numbers by year, but serial number 500,000 was shipped in 1927. a new serial number system. The new system consists of four sets of digits separated by a hyphen. The first set is the manufacturers code, the second designates the type of firearm, the third set is the firearms chronological number, the fourth set shows the year of mfg. AYA 1995-2006 Year ser. # start ser. # end 199516-03-001-95 16-03-800-95Just returned from picking up my latest estate sale find, been laying around since 2009. S&W Mdl 38 Airweight few specks hear and there serial looks like 77-78 in that long range of numbers J484xxx. Came with a pretty decent Maverick Leather holster out of Anderson IN. & original wood..Shoots like a stubby, getting ready to clean it up.Sept. 14. 09. Dec. 29. 14. ” The left of the barrel is additionally stamped “Smith & Wesson”, while the right is marked “Regulation Police . 38 S&W CTG”. These revolvers were manufactured from 1917 to 1940. Serial Number: 2981. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.If you are a fan of Smith & Wesson firearms, you will love this comprehensive guide that covers every aspect of their history, design, and performance. The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th Edition is the ultimate resource for collectors and enthusiasts, with over 800 pages of detailed information, stunning photos, and current …Dec 12, 2020 · hotrod150. 124 posts · Joined 2012. #4 · Dec 16, 2012. Per the SCSW, the first year of production for the model 60 was 1965, the R serial number series for the model 60 started in 1969, and s/n R1152xx shipped in 1974-75. Also per the SCSW, the model 60 shared an all-numeric s/n series with the Chief Special until 1969, when the R s/n's started. NEW Victory 38 Spl. Hello guys, have acquired a new 38 Spl Victory model and would like all the information you can tell me about this gun. Not sure how the data base works, so let me know if more info needed. (1) S/N V 699640 appears on bottom of handle and on cylinder and can be seen when cylinder swings opened.We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.Your grandpa's gun is shootable with standard factory made .38 Special ammo that marked LRN (Lead Round Nose) or …The M prefix was used exclusively on the .22/32 line of revolvers. These would include the Models 34, 35, 43, 51 and 63 (all of those except the Model 35 were Kit Guns). The M prefix came into use in 1969 and remained the sole sequence for this line of revolvers until the three-alpha numbers replaced them in 1983. SMITH & WESSON , MODEL: 15-2 , CALIBER: 38 SPL - Switzer's Auction ... Search Images from our new Mungfali App, Download it now from Play store. Mungfali.com 2017Feb 19, 2011 · Wiregrassguy. welcome01 to the forums from the Wiregrass, David! Your gun is a .38 M&P Model of 1905 or a .38 Hand Ejector, 3rd Model depending on whether the butt is square or round. It would have been made in 1905-06. S&W made millions of these guns. In the condition you describe, it is worth between $200-300. Since 1852 we’ve been an industry leading manufacturer of pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shooting accessories. We continue to bring innovative firearms to market that meet the needs of every shooter and deliver on exceptional quality with a …If you are a fan of Smith & Wesson firearms, you will love this comprehensive guide that covers every aspect of their history, design, and performance. The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th Edition is the ultimate resource for collectors and enthusiasts, with over 800 pages of detailed information, stunning photos, and current …In these parts, $150-$200+? If it is an inheritance, that in my opinion is the greater value. The 1905 M&P 4th change was in production from 1915-1948 with approximately half produced in the war era 1939-1945. These are the most common handgun of the western world. Value is based on condition-condition-condition.Smith & Wesson 38 S&W SPECIAL CTG Year and Approximate Value. By David, 5 years ago on Smith & Wesson. I inherited a Smith and Wesson 38 S&W SPECIAL CTG, MOD 64. The Serial # is D583872. It belonged to my mother and I believe my father bought it for her in the late 60s or early 70s. For the last 30 years it has been wrapped up in a sock in a ... Smith and Wesson Serial Number Date of Manufacture J Frame Revolver Lookup. For models 36, 37, 38, 49, 50 and pre model number versions. Year-wise Serial Numbers Mar 5, 2021 · It is a .38 Military & Police, Model 1905, 4th Change, round butt revolver made around 1916. At the time S&W marketed the round butts as 1902's. So, Fran is correct. The holster looks like it was made for the 1917 revolver or the 1911 semi-auto. Your #2 is a British Service Revolver from WWII and was made in 1943. Model 37: The .38 Chiefs Special Airweight. Caliber: .38 S& W Special. Double-action revolver built on the J alloy frame with five screws, 5-shot fluted alloy cylinder with a nominal length of 1.53”, originally built with an alloy frame and an alloy cylinder weighing 10-3/ 4 oz., later built with steel cylinder.Dec 3, 2020 · Once you get them off, check the inside of the right panel for the scratched on serial number on the gun. That indicates the grips are original to the gun. Again that is a terrific inheritance! SMITH & WESSON MODEL 642-2 AIRWEIGHT REVOLVER United States,.38 Special +P, serial number DAU5859, checkered walnut ... Smith & Wesson .38 hand ejector Military & Police Model of 1905 4th change revolver circa 1920 serial number 488886; .38 S&W Special CTG caliber double action 6-shot swing-out fluted cylinder marked ''.38 S.& W. …Model/configuration – Model .38 Military & Police Model of 1905 3rd Change double-action revolver, .38 S&W Special cal., with 4, 5, or 6 inch bbl., and nickel finish. Serial Number – 205319 mfg. circa 1913. Additional Information – 6 shot fluted cylinder, checkered walnut (square butt) grips. 94,803 mfg. 1909-1915.It is a .38 Military & Police, Model 1905, 4th Change, round butt revolver made around 1916. At the time S&W marketed the round butts as 1902's. So, Fran is correct. The holster looks like it was made for the 1917 revolver or the 1911 semi-auto. Your #2 is a British Service Revolver from WWII and was made in 1943.Step 2. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images News/Getty Images. Examine the surface of the S&W gun to find the serial number. Depending on what year it was made, the serial number could appear in various places, such as below the barrel on a revolver or on the bottom of the grip.a new serial number system. The new system consists of four sets of digits separated by a hyphen. The first set is the manufacturers code, the second designates the type of firearm, the third set is the firearms chronological number, the fourth set shows the year of mfg. AYA 1995-2006 Year ser. # start ser. # end 199516-03-001-95 16-03-800-95Cross reference the serial number with Smith & Wesson's customer service (see Resources). Submit the serial number to the S&W service via email to confirm the firearm is indeed the .38 Special CTG. Benefits of cross referencing with S&W include notification if the firearm is stolen or has been used in a crime. Feb 19, 2011 · Wiregrassguy. welcome01 to the forums from the Wiregrass, David! Your gun is a .38 M&P Model of 1905 or a .38 Hand Ejector, 3rd Model depending on whether the butt is square or round. It would have been made in 1905-06. S&W made millions of these guns. In the condition you describe, it is worth between $200-300. Barrel stamped 38 S&W Special CTG serial number starts with K M19 Made in U.S.A. Marcas Registradas Smith & Wesson Springfield, Mass. S&W Trademark logo present ... It will look like "Mod 14-2" or something similar. On the bottom of the butt there will be the serial numbers Something like K122530 or similar. Get ust the Serial …The serial number can be found on the frame, under the barrel, or on the grip. Another way to tell the age of a Smith and Wesson pistol is by looking at the markings on the gun. These markings will usually include the date of manufacture, as well as other information about the gun. Finally, you can also ask an expert to take a look at your gun ...Available in various calibers and with three diverse hammer designs, it is no surprise that the Smith & Wesson J-Frame has become the most popular, small-frame, defense revolver on the market. The Model 442 is a variation of the Model 42 Centennial Airweight® that integrates the time-tested features of the original with modern advancements. .V 565740. Serial numbers ran from V1 in 1942 to V811119 in 1945. It basically is a 38 Military & Police 4th Change model of 1905 but during the war production shifted to the Military and given the "V" prefix for Victory. The ones shipped to the British will be chambered in 38 S&W vs 38 Special.I have a S&W 38 Special US Service CTG serial # 54728 . Hi John You have a .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1902. It was made in late 1903 or early 1904. The cartridge indication on the barrel refers to two different cartridges, the .38 S&W Special and the .38 Long Colt. The latter was, at that time, the official U.S. military revolver cartridge.The "Y" number in the open cylinder crane are assembly numbers,,, The Serial number is what is on the butt of the grips. You seem to have a S&W M&P (Military and Police) chambered for .38 Special cartridges. After 1957 S&W started using Model numbers for their guns,,, The M&P became the Model 10 at that time.a new serial number system. The new system consists of four sets of digits separated by a hyphen. The first set is the manufacturers code, the second designates the type of firearm, the third set is the firearms chronological number, the fourth set shows the year of mfg. AYA 1995-2006 Year ser. # start ser. # end 199516-03-001-95 16-03-800-95 Smith and Wesson Serial Number Date of Manufacture J Frame Revolver Lookup. For models 36, 37, 38, 49, 50 and pre model number versions. Year-wise Serial NumbersDec 12, 2020 · hotrod150. 124 posts · Joined 2012. #4 · Dec 16, 2012. Per the SCSW, the first year of production for the model 60 was 1965, the R serial number series for the model 60 started in 1969, and s/n R1152xx shipped in 1974-75. Also per the SCSW, the model 60 shared an all-numeric s/n series with the Chief Special until 1969, when the R s/n's started. I recently acquired a Smith and Wesson 38 Special CTG with a serial number C770410 stamped on the bottom of the handle. ... I was wondering if someone could ball park a manufacture date for me from the serial number or point me in the right direction. It is serial number 7D06462 . Thanks for your help!Jun 17, 2018 · Welcome to the forum! Concur it's an M&P 1905 4th Change. The S&W Standard Catalog puts the serials 241704-700000 between 1915 and 1942. Not a lot of help. They weren't made at an even x-number per year, so extrapolating your serial in that range isn't going to be exact. If the production was relatively linear then I'd guess 1928- ish. It also states that a Model 28-2 serial number N951647 was discovered in 2004 and was determined to be a salesman's sample; it had a red ramp front sight and white outline rear. So with that said, it looks entirely possible that its a …Smith and Wesson Serial Number Date of Manufacture J Frame Revolver Lookup. For models 36, 37, 38, 49, 50 and pre model number versions. Year-wise Serial Numbers Nov 5, 2012 · I would guess by the serial that the gun does not have a trigger guard screw (front of the trigger guard). S&W has made millions of them (still in production) starting in 1899. A picture would help with value but depending on location and condition, $250-$400. My friends call me 'M ick'. Based on the serial number, per the Catalog, 1964-65. Can't help you on the C mark.When Smith & Wesson adopted model numbers in 1957, the Chiefs Special became the Model 36. Smith & Wesson J-Frame revolvers have had your back since 1950. These small revolvers were designed to fire full power rounds and are as simple and easy to use as they are reliable. Available in various calibers and with three diverse hammer designs, it ...Feb 2, 2013 · 25014 posts · Joined 2012. #9 · Feb 2, 2013. Based on what I've seen on these Model 15s recently, your Dad's gun would sell for between $550-650. On the high end if you still have the box, papers and tools. Page 103- Smith and Wesson serial number search Handguns: The Revolver Forum The Firing Line Forums > Hogan's Alley > Handguns ... out, are known as "assembly numbers" that are used during manufacture and have no particular significance. The .38 S&W Special CTG marking on the barrel is the caliber - .38 Smith and Wesson …Jan 17, 2014 · Ok, so I recently acquired a Smith and Wesson .38 special hand ejector and have spent the better part of 5 hours trying to date it. So, I'm going to be as specific as I can. Serial number 6688**. (That's right - 6 digits) Says "Smith & Wesson" on left side of barrel, ".38 S&W Special ctg." on the right side. For sale is a Smith & Wesson Model 38 No-Dash double-action revolver in .38 Special CTG. Serial number- 257744. Introduced in 1955 as the Airweight Bodyguard, later known as the Model 38, this J- frame revolver is aluminum-framed, has a carbon steel barrel, a carbon steel cylinder with a five-round capacity and a shrouded hammer design.Aug 11, 2013 · The dash numbers don't correspond between different models. A model 10-1 isn't necessarily from the same time as a 36-1 or a 19-1. The Model 36-7 appears to have been made from 1990 to 1999, if I'm reading my copy of the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson correctly. I might be able to find the actual year using the serial number, but no guarantee. It is a .38 Military & Police, Model 1905, 4th Change, round butt revolver made around 1916. At the time S&W marketed the round butts as 1902's. So, Fran is correct. The holster looks like it was made for the 1917 revolver or the 1911 semi-auto. Your #2 is a British Service Revolver from WWII and was made in 1943.. Videos x arabe, antolin