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The .38 Masterpiece target revolver was made from the late 1940's until 1982, then reintroduced in 1991 with a full lug barrel and made to 1999. Your gun shipped in 1974. Value is determined mostly by condition. These guns often sell in the $500-600 range if the bluing is excellent.From the Creator of the .357 Magnum: This is a 1972 Model 19-3 Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum. Bill Jordan asked Smith & Wesson to make a .357 Magnum on the medium-sized and lighter K frame, rather than the heavy N frame. Production of the 2 1/2" barrel Model 19 began in 1967. Handguns and long guns from the late 1940s through the 1970s are ...RasperDiscussion starter. 19 posts ·Joined 2013. Add to quote. Only show this user. #1 ·Feb 25, 2014. Identified as Model 17, s/n K349919. If someone can identify the year of manufacture, I would really appreciate it. Thanks.$1,649.98 - new old stock.357 mag. smith & wesson rare s&w model 66 bicentennial mag stainless 4" *limited edition ncga344 4 inch " barrel sold location: newport, nc 28570 sold date: 5/21/2024 12:00:00 am: $1,225.01 - new.357 mag. smith & wesson model 327 trr8 performance center 170269 pc sw 357 022188702699 5 inch " barrelSerial # N56499 & Serial # 917605 Thanks yall. The number that counts-- the legal serial number-- is the one found on the base of the butt. (The same number will usually be found on the rear face of the cylinder and the underside of the barrel.) The other number you see is probably just a factory assembly number.The frame serial number on an S&W revolver is usually engraved or stamped onto the bottom of the frame. See 3,000+ New Gun Deals HERE. 4. Is the barrel serial number the same as the frame? No, the barrel serial number on an S&W revolver is a separate number. It is often found on the underside of the barrel, near the frame. 5.LSB#: 210304CP02. Make: Smith & Wesson. Model: 28-2 ‘The Highway Patrolman’. Serial Number: S285903. Year of Manufacture: 1966-1967. Caliber: .357 Magnum & .38 Special. Action Type: 6-Shot, Double / Single Action, Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder Hand Ejector Revolver. Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”, the right ...2 posts · Joined 2022. #1 · Mar 20, 2022. Years ago (90's), I purchased this .357 Highway Patrolman from a friend. Great straight shooter. Love this gun. Only recently did I get curious as to the age of it. Seems wherever I go on the internet, I am told you can find the serial number and age in the "Smith & Wesson Standard Catalog".I have a Highway patrolman 4" pinned barrel in .357 magnum. Serial# is N82XXX. I called Smith when I first bought it used. They said it was made in 1981. …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 16-03-800-95Also all Highway Patrolman/Model 28s have a pre-fix serial number. Serial number you give makes it a Registered Magnum from the 1930s with a price tag of several thousands of dollars. Patton bought his in 1935. Fowler. .401 Bobcat. Posts: 3,570. Smith & Wesson 357 pre 27/28 UPDATED. Dec 13, 2021 at 4:24pm via mobile. Quote.All Smith & Wesson revolvers have the serial number stamped on the bottom or the front of the grip. This is the most authoritative place to check the revolver’s serial number. Most S&W pistols have the serial …From the Creator of the .357 Magnum: This is a 1972 Model 19-3 Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum. Bill Jordan asked Smith & Wesson to make a .357 Magnum on the medium-sized and lighter K frame, rather than the heavy N frame. Production of the 2 1/2" barrel Model 19 began in 1967. Handguns and long guns from the late 1940s through the …The 19-5 series started in 1982 and ended in 1988 with the introduction of the 19-6. A serial number of AUN3343 would indicate a 1987 (I would guess May/June) time frame. Enjoy your revolver. Your revolver will love shooting 38 specials but clean it well before using 357 Magnums (9X33MM R)710 posts · Joined 2020. #3 · Aug 16, 2021. Thanks Wendy. My 52-1 is 555xx putting it at 1967-68. This is a 52-2 and my only S&W I don't have a date. It's messing with my OCD. Which should be CDO, letters have to be in sequence. 😁😁😂🤣😁. Bert W. "Language leads to mindset, mindset leads to performance".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 16-03-800-95Interestingly, the first letter prefix used for N frame revolvers was S. That series lasted from 1946 until 1970 and overlapped the N series serials in 1969 when they were applied to the N frame revolvers.2 posts · Joined 2022. #1 · Mar 20, 2022. Years ago (90's), I purchased this .357 Highway Patrolman from a friend. Great straight shooter. Love this gun. Only recently did I get curious as to the age of it. Seems wherever I go on the internet, I am told you can find the serial number and age in the "Smith & Wesson Standard Catalog".Feb 17, 2024 · Yes, in most cases, the model number of an S&W revolver includes information about the caliber, such as .38 Special or .357 Magnum. 11. Are S&W model numbers unique to specific revolver models? Yes, each S&W model number corresponds to a specific revolver model with distinctive features. 12.Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! Your 629-3 was made in 1992. You need to find a ruler or tape measure or a smartphone app and measure that barrel. A 5" barrel has a 50% premium over other lengths. From what I can see, it appears to be a 6" barrel.Serial number data is based on information provided by members of the Dan Wesson Forum. No records are available from the various Dan Wesson companies, and we rely on records/recollections of original purchasers, paperwork retained with the pistol, dated barrel wrappers, etc. to determine an approximate date of manufacture.Smith and wesson model 686 serial number lookup Jan 28, 2011 418 18 Terre Haute I just bought two model 10 Smiths. One is a 10-5 serial ... The K-frame is somewhat smaller and lighter than the original N-frame .357, usually known as the Smith & Wesson Model 27. A stainless steel variant of the Model 19, the Smith & Wesson Model 66, was ...Smith And Wesson Serial Number Lookup. The S&W Model 27 N-FraSmith and Wesson Model Specific. S&W Revolvers 1945 to Serial number lookup - 25-2, 14-4, 14-6 and 629. Jump to Latest Follow ... A forum community dedicated to Smith & Wesson firearm owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, gunsmithing, troubleshooting, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Serial Number Lookup. Jump to Latest Follow ... The M I recently obtained a Dan Wesson .357 magnum 6 inch barrel revolver at a local gun show. Serial number is 5 digits long beginning with: 85### Dan Wesson Arms. Monson, Mass, USA. I assume it was made in 1985. I'm wondering what specific model this would be. I was also wondering if I could use the 2.5" snub barrel with it. Dec 16, 2020 · In 1958 the 357 magnum was assigned the model numb

Although 1989 is not out of the question for your 686 since S&W did not ship in serial number order, 1949 or 50 is absurd for a Model 60 and reflects extreme ignorance of the model's history. The Model 60 began production in 1965, just as Google said. The modern Smith & Wesson company no longer cares about its history.25675 posts · Joined 2012. #6 · Dec 15, 2023. Welcome to the forums from the cotton and peanut covered plains of the Wiregrass! Here are some ship dates that bracket your Model 27-2: Model 27-2 serial N355761 shipped in July 1976. Model 27-2 serial N361480 shipped in October 1976. Guy.The serial number is on the butt of the grip S103012. ... As this is a .357, it is probably an "N" frame made in 1954-1955 timeframe. Model would have been a model 28 "Highway Patrolman". ... A forum community dedicated to Smith & Wesson firearm owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, gunsmithing, troubleshooting ...Feb 17, 2024 · 2. How many digits are in a Smith & Wesson serial number? Smith & Wesson serial numbers vary in length, usually consisting of a combination of letters and numbers. 3. Are there any specific digits that indicate the manufacturing year in Smith & Wesson serial numbers? Yes, the serial number will contain a specific sequence of digits that ...

The AUN 4549 is the gun's serial number, and you will also find it on the bottom of the butt frame if you remove the stocks (grips). The E2 is an inspector's stamp, and the 36184 is likely a production line number; if you look carefully, you will probably find it on the cylinder and barrel, as well as the frame.You can always call S&W Customer Service and ask. S&WCA LM#2629 | Ex-Navy Vietnam Vet. / Submariner | NRA Member | S&W Historical Foundation. Thanks Wiregrassguy! Just got off the phone and found out it was made in Aug of 2011. For some reason, I didn't think customer service would do the lookup.…

Reader Q&A - also see RECOMMENDED ARTICLES & FAQs. 267 posts · Joined 2012. #18 · Apr 19, 2013. I t. Possible cause: The 686 no dash you reference, by the advanced serial # (AJV) would indicate manuf.