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9564 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 Any help sure would be appreciated,,,thanks.May 24, 2008 · Join Date: October 11, 1999. Location: One of the original 13 Colonies. Posts: 2,281. The model 36 is steel, the fact that you have airweight on it means it has an aluminium frame. IIRC that would make it a model 37. History of the J-Frame. The first small frame double action Smith & Wesson, a .38, was built in 1880. This was not the famous .38 Special which would come later, but the less powerful .38 S&W. The first .38 DA weighed 18 ounces and would go through five design changes, thirty-one years of production, and number more than one-half million ...I have recently inherited a S&W Model 15-3 due to the death of a relative. Can anyone help decode the serial number? 6K232XX. Gun is in great shape, but will need new grips. I'd like to replace them with something original....anyone have a good source? Thanks in advance for the help! View attachment 506956.Smith and Wesson Serial Number Date of Manufacture J Frame Revolver Lookup For models 36, 37, 38, 49, 50 and pre model number versions. L-frames can hold ...The Smith & Wesson Model 36 (also known as the Chief's Special Eureka capture vacuum manual. ) is a revolver chambered for .38 Special. It is one of several models of J-frame revolvers. It was introduced in 1950, and is still in production in the classic blued Model 36 and the stainless steel Model 60.SAFETY IS YOUR NUMBER ONE RESPONSIBILITY!!!! • At home, in the field, at the range, or anywhere, the first concern ... tain about any operational aspects of your firearm, please contact Smith & Wesson at 1-800-331-0852, ext. 4125 before proceeding with its operation. • If you are unfamiliar with firearms you should seek formal training ...I Bought a Smith & Wesson Model 36 with a lower serial Number. IT is #78,xxx. I found A reference dating the debut of Square butt at serial #28,000 in 1953, but that is all I can come up with. Assuming steady production levels from the start of the 36 in 1951, That would put mine at '57 or '58.S&W Model 36 Serial # dating information. By Dan T, 2 years ago on Smith & Wesson. 3,125. I've carried this S&W Mdl. 36 for a long time now and really just trying to date it. About all I can find out is pre 1969 and post 1962, i'm guessing around 67-68 serial # 7197xx all numbers, no letter. Square butt under grips.Sep 14, 2008 · The model 36 in this picture has a flat thumbpiece (also called a "flat latch").. 4. In 1968 the diamond shape in the center on the wood grips was eliminated. Of course, that doesn't apply to your pearl grips. 5. In 1971 the serial numbers received a 'L' prefix and in 1974 the Model 40 (Centennial) was discontinued. Nov 19, 2022 ... The S&W Model 36 was introduced in 1950 and the J-Frame continues to be one of the best selling revolvers. This is the original design from ...Serial Number and Year of Manufacture Lookup for Smith and Wesson J Frame Revolvers. For models 36, 37, 38, 49, 50, and pre-model number varieties, here is …Smith and Wesson Serial Number Date of Manufacture J Frame Revolver Lookup For models 36, 37, 38, 49, 50 and pre model number versions. 1950 = start at 1 ...s&w 32-20 ctg serial number lookup. Can anyone on here help me out with the year of my smith and wesson. The gun is a 32-20 ctg the serial number is 1111xx. The gun appears to be fairly old but in great condition. Im just curious how old and what the value of this gun is from poor- mint condition. Thank guys.Okay, sounds like you have a "J" frame Centennial (model 40). The Standard Catalog of S&W only list the serial numbers as 1 thru 30160 from 1952 till 1971. To narrow it any further (short of getting the letter from S&W) you'll need to look for clues on the gun itself. 1. On the right side of the gun, there are screws holding in the side plate.Can someone post the site link, or a picture of date of manufacturer for S&W 34-1 M serial numbers. 40-caliber pistol, serial number C525075; Smith & Wesson model M460XVR .460-caliber revolver, ... Some serial numbers are located underneath the frame in front of the trigger guard.. Others are on the rear of the frame, above the gun's grip.M. MARTINT1 · #8 · Jul 28, 2021. Wiregrassguy said: ¡Bienvenido a los foros de las llanuras cubiertas de algodón y maní de Wiregrass! Welcome to the forums from the cotton and peanut covered plains of the Wiregrass! Your Chiefs Special Model 36 was made in …This is why you get the curious pre-Model # designations. Most of the guns that got a model number had a pre-model number name. A pre-Model 36 is a Chiefs Special made before 1957. Smith & Wesson is definitely not Ford Motor Company. S&W constantly made small design tweaks on their guns, and thereby produced a multitude of variations in the ...Sometimes picking a winner is easy. Like now. Even though our third-place Taurus Model 85 and our second-place Colt Cobra were both worthy challengers, the classic Smith & Wesson Model 36 proved to be the best .38 Special of the bunch, easily capturing first prize in our inaugural TTAG revolver comparison. In fact, only on paper …Smith And Wesson Serial Number Lookup Model 36; Smith Wesson Gun Serial Number Lookup; Smith Wesson J Frame Serial Number Search. There is some dispute regarding the dates on some serial numbers. Your gun may actually be a year off from what is listed. The precise shipping date as 'lettered' can be several years off depending on model. The serial # 42 *** it is stamped "smith & wesson springfield mass" on the top of the barrel. From the picture it appears to be Model One, 2nd Issue and the serial number of 42XXX confirms it. Serial numbers ran from 11672 in 1860 to 126361 in 1868. It was chambered for a 22 Rimfire Short blackpowder cartridge. JimRegular production began in 1996 w/the stainless Mod 60-10. Total production reported as 2136 blue steel models in SCSW up thru 1978 and serial numbered in the Mod 36 serial range as follows: • 312 in 1954-55, Pre Model 37 Airweight, 3 ½” barrel, reportedly but unconfirmed. These are not in the final count of 2136.As with the other 44, they were officially known as a model NT-430 but became the model 29 when S&W began stamping model numbers around serial number S184000. The other two are model K-22’s which became model 17’s (6” barrel) and model 18 (4”barrel) when model number stamping began.Check in to getting a Curio & Relic FFL license from BATF. It costs $30 for 3 years. I believe that gives you some added privileges in CA, but you need to ask someone out there if that is correct and what it does for you. I would look for a pre-war .38 M&P revolver. The long throw action is great for shooting.Feb 2, 2021 · The 25-2 would have had factorySerial Number: J243681. Year of Manufacture: May 20, 2010 · Couldn't find a Model 36 SN that is like yours. 1950-1969 shows 5-6 digit numbers with no letters and 1969-1983 all SN's start with J. Does show that the 36-1 started in 1967. There is a some interesting information listed about the early production models in the "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson 3th Edition. Step 2. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images News/Getty Images. Examine th Looks like a rather nice 32 caliber 1st model Safety Hammerless. They were also known as the New Departure or Lemon Squeezer. About 91417 of these little revolvers were made between 1888-1902. I would guess that yours left the factory in the early to mid 1890's. It uses the old black powder 32 S&W cartridge which is still available today in ... The only marking upon opening the cylinder is 089 sta

However, S&W made 927 steel frame Model 39s in the mid 1950s. They didn't assemble or sell any of these until 1966 plus the steel frame Model 39s fall into three different serial number ranges. That is why Smith & Wesson collectors "never say never" when asked if S&W ever made a certain configuration or variation.SAFETY IS YOUR NUMBER ONE RESPONSIBILITY!!!! • At home, in the field, at the range, or anywhere, the first concern ... tain about any operational aspects of your firearm, please contact Smith & Wesson at 1-800-331-0852, ext. 4125 before proceeding with its operation. • If you are unfamiliar with firearms you should seek formal training ...This smith & wesson revolver is a .38 special caliber. The serial number is S 8551XX. Here are the pictures, in one of these you can see the serial number, in the cylinder. Ahh. You are correct. Pictures help alot. That would be a post war 38 Military and Police (K frame pre model 10) made between 1945 and 1948. Jim.The model 29 began using a 3 letter prefix in 1983 during production of the 29-3. It can't be a no dash model 29 and have a 3 letter prefix serial number. It also impossible to determine value without knowing the condition. A like new in box M29 no dash could be worth over $1800, while a poor condition 29-3 might only be worth $250.As with the other 44, they were officially known as a model NT-430 but became the model 29 when S&W began stamping model numbers around serial number S184000. The other two are model K-22’s which became model 17’s (6” barrel) and model 18 (4”barrel) when model number stamping began.

Serial number listings in the Bible suggest the your Model 36 was manufactured in either late-1988 or early-1989. You should be able to get an exact date by calling S&W Customer Service. They are very good about that. Value depends a whole lot on condition. Right now, prices are generally higher on most used handguns.Page 5- Smith and Wesson serial number search Handguns: The Revolver Forum The Firing Line Forums > Hogan's Alley ... April 25, 2008, 11:36 PM #109: laytonj1. Senior Member . Join Date: June 1, 2005. Posts: 4,443 Quote: Hi, Might ... S&W .32 Safety Hammerless First Model serial # 77,40x was an antique / made in 1898 or before.…

Reader Q&A - also see RECOMMENDED ARTICLES & FAQs. need help identifying 357 mod 19-5. I recently purchased a blued 357m. Possible cause: Apr 12, 2017 · The Smith & Wesson company was formed in 1852, in Norwich, Con.