Tabequache
Member
S&W Mod 10 Followup
Radagast,
The serial number on the grip bottom is C545215. Thanks.
Tabequache
Radagast,
The serial number on the grip bottom is C545215. Thanks.
Tabequache
Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers
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susieqz
Member
i'd love some info on my new/old s&w model 15-4
it's blued, 4'' barrel, square butt.
serial # 86K2897.
it's a 38spc.
please?
it's blued, 4'' barrel, square butt.
serial # 86K2897.
it's a 38spc.
please?
Radagast
Member
Tabequache:
1961 or 1962. Serial range C474149 to C622699, so it could fall in either year.
If a model 10-2 then probably 1961. If a 10-3 then 1962.
1961 or 1962. Serial range C474149 to C622699, so it could fall in either year.
If a model 10-2 then probably 1961. If a 10-3 then 1962.
Radagast
Member
susieqz:
Your Model 15-4 Combat Masterpiece was manufactured in 1980.
Your Model 15-4 Combat Masterpiece was manufactured in 1980.
susieqz
Member
thank you, radagast,
good to know.
good to know.
Tabequache
Member
Thanks
Thanks very much..
Thanks very much..
Sauer Grapes
Member
mod 37 {no dash} nickle
inside # 36474
bottom of grip ADA7635
Just bought on GB today.
inside # 36474
bottom of grip ADA7635
Just bought on GB today.
Radagast
Member
Sauer Grapes:
1983 for your Chiefs Special Airweight.
1983 for your Chiefs Special Airweight.
Radagast
Member
Goste:
That is an early Chiefs Special manufactured between 1959 (serial number 163051) & 1962 (serial number 295000).
If marked Airweight with an aluminum frame, then it is a Model 37 Chiefs Special Airweight.
If all steel then its a Model 36 Chiefs Special.
AFAIK S&W did not offer a 4 inch barrel on the .38 Special Chiefs Special. They did offer a three inch barrel.
That is an early Chiefs Special manufactured between 1959 (serial number 163051) & 1962 (serial number 295000).
If marked Airweight with an aluminum frame, then it is a Model 37 Chiefs Special Airweight.
If all steel then its a Model 36 Chiefs Special.
AFAIK S&W did not offer a 4 inch barrel on the .38 Special Chiefs Special. They did offer a three inch barrel.
Sauer Grapes
Member
Thank you.
Sold my only revolver about 5 years ago. Last week I went crazy on Gunbroker and bought the 37, 60-7 2'' and a 19-3 6''.....lol.
Thanks again
sidreilley
Member
13-3
Radagast - My 13-3 is a 4", square butt, sn 9D27949. Thanks.
Cheers
Radagast - My 13-3 is a 4", square butt, sn 9D27949. Thanks.
Cheers
Radagast
Member
Sidreilley:
The Model 13-3 .357 Magnum Military & Police Heavy Barrel was listed as manufactured from 1982 to 1988. Your serial number falls into the range for 1981. My guess is S&W started the change over to the -3 in 1981, your gun may not have shipped until 1982.
The Model 13-3 .357 Magnum Military & Police Heavy Barrel was listed as manufactured from 1982 to 1988. Your serial number falls into the range for 1981. My guess is S&W started the change over to the -3 in 1981, your gun may not have shipped until 1982.
sidreilley
Member
Radagast
Thanks very much indeed.
Thanks very much indeed.
Radagast
Member
GZOh:
Your gun falls in the serial range for 1966/67, C810533 to C999999. Falling near the half way mark of that range, it could be either year. I'd be sentimental and call it a Christmas gun for 1966.
Your gun falls in the serial range for 1966/67, C810533 to C999999. Falling near the half way mark of that range, it could be either year. I'd be sentimental and call it a Christmas gun for 1966.
CajunBass
Member
S&W. K frame 22 LR. S/N 141633
Radagast
Member
Cajun:
Not an I or J frame Kit gun, serial range only went to 135465.
Not a pre war K22 outdoorsman, serial range started at 632132.
Not a post war K22 Masterpiece, as there is no K prefix.
Not a Model 45 K frame Military & Police, as no C prefix.
Not a M frame Ladysmith, serial range only went to 26154.
If it is a K frame, then the serial number is wrong, probably taken from under the cylinder yoke instead of the butt.
The other possibility is its a .22/32 Hand Ejector, built on the I frame and dating to around 1915, with the serial number on the front strap. This will be a 'true Bekeart' gun, as the catalogued production started around serial number 160000. Prior to that they were special run guns for Bekehart of San Francisco.
Not an I or J frame Kit gun, serial range only went to 135465.
Not a pre war K22 outdoorsman, serial range started at 632132.
Not a post war K22 Masterpiece, as there is no K prefix.
Not a Model 45 K frame Military & Police, as no C prefix.
Not a M frame Ladysmith, serial range only went to 26154.
If it is a K frame, then the serial number is wrong, probably taken from under the cylinder yoke instead of the butt.
The other possibility is its a .22/32 Hand Ejector, built on the I frame and dating to around 1915, with the serial number on the front strap. This will be a 'true Bekeart' gun, as the catalogued production started around serial number 160000. Prior to that they were special run guns for Bekehart of San Francisco.
CajunBass
Member
Oh wait. I read the receipt wrong. There is a K in front of the S/N. K 141633.
It's a five screw K-frame, 22. Six inch barrel, target sights, diamond Magnas and flat post war finish...it's definitely a K-22.
It's a five screw K-frame, 22. Six inch barrel, target sights, diamond Magnas and flat post war finish...it's definitely a K-22.
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jdavis123
Member
S&W model 28 Hwy Patrolman
357 magnum caliber
6" barrel
serial No. S 235586
Your assistance will be greatly appreciated in dating this revolver.
357 magnum caliber
6" barrel
serial No. S 235586
Your assistance will be greatly appreciated in dating this revolver.
Radagast
Member
Cajun: 1952. Serial range for that year was K136691 to K175637.
jdavis123: 1963 or 64. Serial range for those years was S232000 to S235999. 1964 seems probable.
jdavis123: 1963 or 64. Serial range for those years was S232000 to S235999. 1964 seems probable.
jdavis123
Member
Thank you, Radagast. Know that what you do is very important to us and greatly appreciated by all.
CajunBass
Member
Thanks Rad. That confirms it is a birth year gun for me.
CleanDean
Member
MOD. 58 with high polished blue finish. A 4 in. Bbl in the original chambering, of .41 mag.
ser. # 5577x
below * that number, D13
Target trigger, but has a thin squared edge on the thin hammer.
ser. # 5577x
below * that number, D13
Target trigger, but has a thin squared edge on the thin hammer.
