Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers
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Sniper X
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Thanks Radaghast!
Mine is pre 81 then because it does have the S&W logo on the right side.
Mine is pre 81 then because it does have the S&W logo on the right side.
Radagast
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Mikelj:
I'm a firm believer that tools should be used. Go ahead and shoot it.
I'm a firm believer that tools should be used. Go ahead and shoot it.
XxWINxX94
Member
Hello again!
My grandfather has a little Smith & Wesson model 30-1 that I would like to date.
Its a model 30-1 Serial Number: 79637X
Blued-In EX condition
Double-action
.32 S&W Long
about 1'' barrel
pretty small little thing
Also has 2 weird markings, one looks like an "E" and I can't make out the other, they are in picture #2.
Any kind of info would be great!
My grandfather has a little Smith & Wesson model 30-1 that I would like to date.
Its a model 30-1 Serial Number: 79637X
Blued-In EX condition
Double-action
.32 S&W Long
about 1'' barrel
pretty small little thing
Also has 2 weird markings, one looks like an "E" and I can't make out the other, they are in picture #2.
Any kind of info would be great!
Radagast
Member
XxwinxX94:
Your Model 30-1 .32 Hand Ejector was manufactured between 1961 (Serial number 7129540) & 1970 (serial number 826977).
Because it has the concave thumb piece and there is no uncheckered diamond around the grip screws I can refine it down further, to the period 1968-1970.
Prior to 1961 these were built on the smaller Improved I frame. After 1961 S&W consolidated their smaller guns on the .38 special sized J frame. The dash-1 represents the change to the J frame. Any modern J frame round butt grip should fit the gun.
The markings in the frame cut out are called assembly numbers, used to track parts in the factory. They have no meaning after the gun is assembled. If you remove the grips you may find more assembly numbers on the flats of the grip frame.
Your Model 30-1 .32 Hand Ejector was manufactured between 1961 (Serial number 7129540) & 1970 (serial number 826977).
Because it has the concave thumb piece and there is no uncheckered diamond around the grip screws I can refine it down further, to the period 1968-1970.
Prior to 1961 these were built on the smaller Improved I frame. After 1961 S&W consolidated their smaller guns on the .38 special sized J frame. The dash-1 represents the change to the J frame. Any modern J frame round butt grip should fit the gun.
The markings in the frame cut out are called assembly numbers, used to track parts in the factory. They have no meaning after the gun is assembled. If you remove the grips you may find more assembly numbers on the flats of the grip frame.
VirginiaHam
Member
DOB Model 36 Chiefs Special flat latch
Please
DOB: S&W 38sp Model 36 Chief Special
) caliber
b) 2 inch barrel
c) square[/LIST]
d) 5 shot cylinder
e) standard
f) 265660
g) Model 36 Flat Latch
Please
DOB: S&W 38sp Model 36 Chief Special
) caliber
b) 2 inch barrel
c) square[/LIST]
d) 5 shot cylinder
e) standard
f) 265660
g) Model 36 Flat Latch
Just purchased. UIB, has owners manual and S&W tools. Looks like it has been fired less than 100 rounds. What a find! Got it for mid-400s.
Thank You
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VirginiaHam
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pic of m Chiefs Special
http://s284.photobucket.com/albums/ll25/dodennis_mypix/?action=view¤t=38spModel36.jpg
Radagast
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VirginiaHam:
Best I can give you is between 1957 (serial 125000) & 1962 (serial 295000).
1961 or 1962 seems likely.
Best I can give you is between 1957 (serial 125000) & 1962 (serial 295000).
1961 or 1962 seems likely.
VirginiaHam
Member
Radagast
thanks for the info. I kind of had it guessed around 1960....
hopefully will get a response which can nail it down a bit more
specifically.
all in all, thanks very much for the info.
by the way: it has the original box, manual, safety poop sheet, registration card and ....oh yeah: cleaning tools. looks like it probably has had less than 100 rnds through it! amazing
thanks for the info. I kind of had it guessed around 1960....
hopefully will get a response which can nail it down a bit more
specifically.
all in all, thanks very much for the info.
by the way: it has the original box, manual, safety poop sheet, registration card and ....oh yeah: cleaning tools. looks like it probably has had less than 100 rnds through it! amazing
BurninBrass
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I would like to know the age of my newest addition. Thanks in advance!
a) 357 Magnum
b) 4"
d) 6 shot
f) 2K42xxx
g) Model 19-3
a) 357 Magnum
b) 4"
d) 6 shot
f) 2K42xxx
g) Model 19-3
Radagast
Member
BurninBrass:
Your Model 19-3 Combat Magnum dates to 1971.
VirginiaHam:
That is pretty amazing for a 50 year old gun. Unfortunately, unless another member has had S&Ws historian Mr Roy Jinks research their model 36 from that period you aren't likely to get a more precise response. For a fee of $50 Mr Jinks will go through the original shipping dockets until he finds your gun, then send you a letter stating the shipping date, specifications and shipping address. This won't add any value to a fairly common firearm, unless it shows a connection with a famous person or incident, but if you have the cash to spare it will satisfy your curiosity.
Your Model 19-3 Combat Magnum dates to 1971.
VirginiaHam:
That is pretty amazing for a 50 year old gun. Unfortunately, unless another member has had S&Ws historian Mr Roy Jinks research their model 36 from that period you aren't likely to get a more precise response. For a fee of $50 Mr Jinks will go through the original shipping dockets until he finds your gun, then send you a letter stating the shipping date, specifications and shipping address. This won't add any value to a fairly common firearm, unless it shows a connection with a famous person or incident, but if you have the cash to spare it will satisfy your curiosity.
'Nother New Guy in Town
So, hello, from the old, new guy. First rattle out of the box, and I have my hand out.
My new old Smith is my second revolver; the first being a Ruger .22 Single Six from 1971. Today's un-birthday gift to me is an almost pristine 4" .38, model 10-7. Sometimes life is good....sometimes. Obviously, my hand is out for the new, old revolver's birth date.
A) .38 Special
B) 5" Barrel
C) Square K frame
d) 6 Shot
e) AAV0550
f) 10-7
If it helps; in the area of the crane is E17 and the numbers 81161.
Thanks in advance for your trouble,
jc
So, hello, from the old, new guy. First rattle out of the box, and I have my hand out.
My new old Smith is my second revolver; the first being a Ruger .22 Single Six from 1971. Today's un-birthday gift to me is an almost pristine 4" .38, model 10-7. Sometimes life is good....sometimes. Obviously, my hand is out for the new, old revolver's birth date.
A) .38 Special
B) 5" Barrel
C) Square K frame
d) 6 Shot
e) AAV0550
f) 10-7
If it helps; in the area of the crane is E17 and the numbers 81161.
Thanks in advance for your trouble,
jc
Radagast
Member
jcgrant2:
Your Model 10-7 .38 Military & Police tapered barrel was probably manufactured Between October & December 1982. The Standard Catalog of S&W noted serial AAFxxxx shipping in October & ABLxxxx in December.
The other markings under the crane are assemby numbers, used to track parts in the factory. They have no meaning after the gun is assembled.
cru:
No need for pics. Your Model 66 Combat Magnum Stainless was manufactured in 1975.
Your Model 10-7 .38 Military & Police tapered barrel was probably manufactured Between October & December 1982. The Standard Catalog of S&W noted serial AAFxxxx shipping in October & ABLxxxx in December.
The other markings under the crane are assemby numbers, used to track parts in the factory. They have no meaning after the gun is assembled.
cru:
No need for pics. Your Model 66 Combat Magnum Stainless was manufactured in 1975.
rromeo
Member
A. 38 Spl
B. 1 7/8"
C. round
D. 5 shot
E. fixed
F. CAP24XX
Thanks a lot.
G. 642-1
B. 1 7/8"
C. round
D. 5 shot
E. fixed
F. CAP24XX
Thanks a lot.
G. 642-1
Radagast
Member
rromeo:
Your Model 642-1 .38 Centennial Airweight Stainless was manufactured between January & September 1996.
Your Model 642-1 .38 Centennial Airweight Stainless was manufactured between January & September 1996.
rromeo
Member
Thank you. I presume the month could be narrowed down with more digits of the serial number?
Radagast
Member
rromeo:
Nope. The Standard Catalog of S&W doesn't have month by month serial ranges. It has serial number ranges that can range from a couple of months to decades, depending on the model and age. Your gun just happened to fall into one of the smaller ranges.
The SCSW is a private venture, I'm guessing the date ranges are based on individual guns they or other collectors have paid the $50 to have Roy Jinks at S&W supply a factory letter.
You could pay the $50 for a letter yourself and get the shipping date and address, but it wouldn't add to the value of the gun, just help satisfy your curiousity.
Nope. The Standard Catalog of S&W doesn't have month by month serial ranges. It has serial number ranges that can range from a couple of months to decades, depending on the model and age. Your gun just happened to fall into one of the smaller ranges.
The SCSW is a private venture, I'm guessing the date ranges are based on individual guns they or other collectors have paid the $50 to have Roy Jinks at S&W supply a factory letter.
You could pay the $50 for a letter yourself and get the shipping date and address, but it wouldn't add to the value of the gun, just help satisfy your curiousity.
rromeo
Member
That's good enough for me. Thanks again.
content
Member
Hello friends, neighbors,Radagast // Went to see the Remington truck today very cool. Afterward I stepped inside the store to pick up some 10% off Rem. ammo, sunglasses... and found this nice little S&W.
.38 S. & W. SPC CTG
2" (tapered barrel )
ROUND BUTT DIAMOND
6 SHOT
FIXED SIGHTS
C 3460XX under butt, barrel and on rear of cylinder
# ON CRANE IS ----R over 61 61 over 2 ,,, (I believe this is a tracking code on the production floor)
PICS//
Also is a--- 5 SCREW---- has a SERVICE HAMMER -----SERRATED OR GROOVED TRIGGER---PINNED BARREL---RAISED THUMB LATCH--- BLUED even across top between the sights
No box to give me a clue this time/// Thanks for any info content
.38 S. & W. SPC CTG
2" (tapered barrel )
ROUND BUTT DIAMOND
6 SHOT
FIXED SIGHTS
C 3460XX under butt, barrel and on rear of cylinder
# ON CRANE IS ----R over 61 61 over 2 ,,, (I believe this is a tracking code on the production floor)
PICS//
Also is a--- 5 SCREW---- has a SERVICE HAMMER -----SERRATED OR GROOVED TRIGGER---PINNED BARREL---RAISED THUMB LATCH--- BLUED even across top between the sights
No box to give me a clue this time/// Thanks for any info content
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Radagast
Member
content:
Your .38 Military & Police, the pre model 10, was manufactured between 1954 to 1956, serial range for those years was C277555 to C402923.
Your .38 Military & Police, the pre model 10, was manufactured between 1954 to 1956, serial range for those years was C277555 to C402923.
content
Member
Radagast, You are appreciated, thanks again.
always a pleasure // content
always a pleasure // content
slicksleeve
Member
I have two to learn about. The first is a Model 31-1. It has a 4" barrel, square butt grip, 6 shot cylinder, fixed sights, and blued finish. The serial # on the grip is H27578. The caliber is 32 Smith and Wesson long. What would be an approximate age?
Second is marked 32-20 ctg. on the barrel. It has a 5" barrel, and a square butt grip. It has fixed sights, and is a six shot. The serial # on the grip is 117550. The number on the yoke/crane is 91298. It has been re-nickle plated, as the hammer and trigger are both nickle. I know that it would be a hand ejector model, but what change number and what would be an approximate year of birth for this one. Any help appreciated, thanks, Joe.
Second is marked 32-20 ctg. on the barrel. It has a 5" barrel, and a square butt grip. It has fixed sights, and is a six shot. The serial # on the grip is 117550. The number on the yoke/crane is 91298. It has been re-nickle plated, as the hammer and trigger are both nickle. I know that it would be a hand ejector model, but what change number and what would be an approximate year of birth for this one. Any help appreciated, thanks, Joe.
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