Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers

[AustinTX]

S2702xx - 1966
N3681xx - 1975-1976
N7083xx - 1979
N7484xx - 1979-1980

Model 48-4 82K51xx - 1980
Edit- sorry, I posted this without noticing the question was already answered on the next page.

Not a problem, and thank you as well!

 

[wdunlap]

I have a Model 60, 38 special. R1352xx. I inherited it from my dad, but have allowed it to remain with my mom as her home defense until her recent passing. I know when Dad got it, but it was a one owner at that time.
Thanks in advance.

 

[dstewa3]

I have three. See Pic :

Top nickel is a .38 cal.
5" barrel
butt-see pic
6-shot
fixed sights
No model number
SN:2478xx

Center is a .38 cal.
4" barrel
butt-see pic
fixed sights
No model number
SN: 479xx

Bottom
5" barrel
butt-see pic
.32 Winchester (on left side of barrel
6-shot
SN: 294xx (under barrel is B 294xx

Any help with models would be appreciated

 

[dstewa3]

One the S&W post above, the bottom Smith's caliber is 32 Winchester (on the barrel)

 

[Waveski]

If you would , please :

S&W model of 1903
.32 S&W Long
6 shot
5 screw
4" bbl
Round butt
ser# 355826

Thank you.

And the winner is - 1947.

 

[km101]

.357
4”
Square
6
Adjustable
K466XXX
Model 19-1
Nickel

Thanks!

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I have a Model 60, 38 special. R1352xx. I inherited it from my dad, but have allowed it to remain with my mom as her home defense until her recent passing. I know when Dad got it, but it was a one owner at that time.
Thanks in advance.

My information tells me 1974 to 1977 the serial number range went from R100000 through R190000. Since there is no way to know how many revolvers were produced each year we can only guess. Your revolver probably dates to 1975 or 1976 but I can't be sure without asking S&W.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

.357
4”
Square
6
Adjustable
K466XXX
Model 19-1
Nickel

Thanks!

Your revolver left the factory in 1961 as far as I can tell.

 

[km101]

.357
4”
Square
6
Adjustable

Your revolver left the factory in 1961 as far as I can tell.

Thank you Sir! That’s what I was hoping to hear!

 

[wdunlap]

My information tells me 1974 to 1977 the serial number range went from R100000 through R190000. Since there is no way to know how many revolvers were produced each year we can only guess. Your revolver probably dates to 1975 or 1976 but I can't be sure without asking S&W.

Thank you for the information!

 

[Don Parham]

I have a model 28-2 with a 4" barrel, 6 shot, target hammer, target trigger and target sights, .357 magnum, square butt with serial number: N895XX. If you an help with the date of manufacture it would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I have a model 28-2 with a 4" barrel, 6 shot, target hammer, target trigger and target sights, .357 magnum, square butt with serial number: N895XX. If you an help with the date of manufacture it would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

Are you sure there are only 5 division the serial number? There should be 6.

If there are 6 there. Is another problem. The N8xxxxx series of guns run from 1980 to 1983. Your gun is a N89 number which should probably put it in 1983 but the 28-2 guns end in 1981 and the 28-3 guns to from 1982 to 1986 when they are discontinued. Sometimes S&W jumps around within the serial number range but they also usually tell us, there is no mention of this. If your barrel is pinned its from 1981.

 

[Barry loyd]

10-5.
.38spl
Square
4in.
C741927.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

View attachment 855733 10-5.
.38spl
Square
4in.
C741927.

My book lists your gun in a date range. They list 1963-1965 C622700 - C810532
The numbers are rarely linear so 1964 is just a guess, it could be any of the 3 years posted. Sorry I can't get closer.

 

[Barry loyd]

My book lists your gun in a date range. They list 1963-1965 C622700 - C810532
The numbers are rarely linear so 1964 is just a guess, it could be any of the 3 years posted. Sorry I can't get closer.

Thank you for looking it up.

 

[Zspook]

This going to be a thread for those who are looking for a date of manufacture for their S&W revolvers.

We'd need to know :

a) caliber
b) bbl length (from cylinder to muzzle)
c) grips shape (round or square)
d) number of shots/cylinder bores
e) type of sights.
f) serial number, and if there is a letter in front of or anywhere near the s/n on the bottom of the grip
g) Model number if it is under the crane.
That number, if it is the s/n, should come from the butt of the grip (or under the barrel or face of the cylinder).

A picture or two is worth A LOT of words in this case...

Please check
S&W 28-2 Hiway Patrolman
Thank you...

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Please check
S&W 28-2 Hiway Patrolman

I bought this in 1979 or 80..
6" Barrel
Sr# n228765
info (on the frame) with the cylinder open is N228765 & MOD. 28-2..on the swing arm of the cylinder is 33665 &F15..
Thank you...

My sources are not exact on this one. All the N200000 guns run from 1974 to 1977 with most of the last half of the range being issued to M28s and M58s. Of course your gun has an earlier number. If I had to guess I would say 1974/1975 but since the distribution is rarely linear I can't know for sure.

 

[Zspook]

Thank you....

 

[Tbafile]

.38 special
6” bbl
6 shot
Square butt
Adjustable rear, front patridge
K829781
14-3

 

[ArchAngelCD]

View attachment 859529
.38 special
6” bbl
6 shot
Square butt
Adjustable rear, front patridge
K829781
14-3

1968

 

[jertex]

Just picked up my first Smith & Wesson revolver and would like to know the specific Mfg info:
a) caliber: .22 LR
b) bbl length (from cylinder to muzzle): 4"
c) grips shape (round or square): Square
d) number of shots/cylinder bores: 6
e) type of sights.: adjustable rear, blade front w/ red insert
f) serial number, and if there is a letter in front of or anywhere near the s/n on the bottom of the grip:
M 168454
g) Model number if it is under the crane. 63 (no dash)

 

[Tbafile]

Thank you Sir!

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Just picked up my first Smith & Wesson revolver and would like to know the specific Mfg info:
a) caliber: .22 LR
b) bbl length (from cylinder to muzzle): 4"
c) grips shape (round or square): Square
d) number of shots/cylinder bores: 6
e) type of sights.: adjustable rear, blade front w/ red insert
f) serial number, and if there is a letter in front of or anywhere near the s/n on the bottom of the grip:
M 168454
g) Model number if it is under the crane. 63 (no dash)

It looks like your M63 left S&W in 1981.

 

[jertex]

Thanks!

 

[jnw8w8]

MFG dates requested. Thanks in advance.

S&W 686
a) caliber: .38, .357
b) bbl length: 6"
c) grips shape: square
d) number of cylinder bores: 6
e) type of sights: adjustable rear, blade front w/ red insert
f) serial number: BES15XX
g) Model number under the crane: 686-3

S&W 640 PRO
a) caliber: .38, .357
b) bbl length: 2 1/8”
c) grips shape: round
d) number cylinder bores: 5
e) type of sights: trijicon Night Sights
f) serial number: CZA43XX
g) Model number under the crane. 640 -1