Smith wesson model 36 serial number lookup.

Jul 28, 2010 · 463 posts · Joined 2009. #4 · Jul 28, 2010. Simple answer then. It falls in the "floating J series just before it ended. 1J1 to 999J99 is 1971 - 1972. So it's pretty sure that gun was shipped in 1972. It's in SCSW second line down under the model 36. HTH. Dick. If two us are exactly alike, one of us is unnecessary. Dec 3, 2020 · The .38 Special was the same size as .38 LC, but longer, allowing the loading of more black powder and thus was more powerful. But, .38 Special eventually lost out to .45 ACP and the Model 1911 semi-auto. The Model 1899 was replaced in 1902 with the Model 1902 which introduced the front locking lug for the ejector rod and eliminated the first ... Serial number lookup - 25-2, 14-4, 14-6 and 629. ... Before S&W issued model numbers in 1957, the Model 14 was called the K-38 Masterpiece, the Model 16 was the K-32 Masterpiece and the Model 17 was the K-22 Masterpiece. ... A forum community dedicated to Smith & Wesson firearm owners and …Wiregrassguy. 25231 posts · Joined 2012. #13 · Aug 25, 2013. welcome01 to the forums from the Wiregrass! Yes, it is a Chiefs Special if it is stamped Mod 36. An ANA prefix would put the shipping date in 1985. As Injunbro says, you might have to call S&W to confirm that. Mod 629-1 -->1985/86. Mod 15-4 --> 1981.

A model 19 .357 Magnum is built on a slightly larger K frame with adjustable sights and could have a 2 1/2". 3", 4", (5" rare), or 6" barrel with shrouded ejector housing but the vast majority were 4". They were introduced in 1955 and in 1957 S&W started using the Model designation Model 19.R. Medina on October 31, 2020: ttn intnl model 1878 s/n 4751. michael v ventimiglia on October 30, 2020: new england firearms ( N G 001039 ) model r22 ultra mini. Volunteer arms co. on October 29, 2020: 16 gauge serial number is 90524xe what would it be worth and how old is it. Joseph Farrell on October 27, 2020:

24926 posts · Joined 2012. #6 · Nov 20, 2022. Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! A 3" Model 36 with a floating J serial. The floating J was used in 1971-72. Your picture of inside the yoke cut obscures the model number. Look again on the frame, not the yoke arm. Guy.In one known example a gun with serial S136431 was not shipped until June of 1958. It's possible that a large block of serial numbers that appear to be from 1954-55 were not actually used until 1957-58. It at least one case a gun has a 5-screw serial and was built as a 4-screw gun. N Series N Frames:

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 …It says Smith and Wesson us paten'd then gives a list of dates. It appears to be .38 s&w. It does have a hammer and it is d.a. Ok, that would make it a .38 Double Action 3rd Model. Serial numbers ran from 119001 in 1884 to 322700 in 1895.Smith And Wesson Model 37. The Smith & Wesson Model 36 (also known as the Chief's Special) is a revolver chambered for .38 Special.Matlamat program anti dadah.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 637 'Airweight'.188 posts · Joined 2021. #9 · Jan 19, 2022. As its a 36 no-dash, that puts us back between 1957 when model number marking began, and 1967 when the 36-1 came out. But the "floating J" mentioned above is a '71-72 artifact. So the mystery remains.Jul 25, 2022 · To find your Smith & Wesson’s serial number, first locate the gun. On the frame of the gun, there should be a small metal plate with the serial number stamped on it. This plate is usually located on the side of the gun near the trigger guard. Once you have found the serial number, write it down or take a picture of it for reference.

The Chiefs Special, which later came to be known as the Smith & Wesson Model 36 was not the first production .38 Special snubby; that honor goes to the Colt Detective Special in 1927. The Chiefs Special was the first 5-shot J-frame .38 Special revolver produced by Smith & Wesson. I would be willing to suggest that it is the most influential ...

Mar 14, 2009 · 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.

1953 – Elimination of screw in triggerguard, larger grips (four-screw) 1955 – Removed upper sideplate screw at serial 75,000 (three-screw) 1957 – Chief’s Special continued as the Model 36. 1955-1975 – Produced as Model 50 with target sights in 2″ and 3″ barreled models. Also produced in heavy barrel 3″ version without …Neither the gun nor the box says Model No. 36" Serial No is 173690. Thanks. well, you may be fairly close then! if there is no "j" prefix, the book says 1957 is 117770-125000, then also says they started stamping the model number at serial number 125000, in 1957, so we are at an impass. if you have a "j" prefix in front of the serial number, it ... The Chiefs Special, which later came to be known as the Smith & Wesson Model 36 was not the first production .38 Special snubby; that honor goes to the Colt Detective Special in 1927. The Chiefs Special was the first 5-shot J-frame .38 Special revolver produced by Smith & Wesson. I would be willing to suggest that it is the most influential ... 5238 posts · Joined 2011. #2 · Jun 3, 2015. Hi Bob, and welcome to the forum. The serial number of your gun is on the bottom of the grip on the butt. A Model 29-2 serial number should start with a "N" prefix - example: N 68337. Double check and list the correct serial number.Jul 25, 2022 · To find your Smith & Wesson’s serial number, first locate the gun. On the frame of the gun, there should be a small metal plate with the serial number stamped on it. This plate is usually located on the side of the gun near the trigger guard. Once you have found the serial number, write it down or take a picture of it for reference. Serial Numbers were recorded at the time the order was sent out. We know that some guns sat in the safe for a considerable period of time before being shipped to a customer. …Great looking Model 41, 3228 would be a first year gun. Don’t need the serial number to see it’s the first type. Hate to say it but, you will find that the box is not original to that gun. Check for a serial number under the bottom section, written in white pen. That box is for a 7XXXX or higher.

To determine the age of your Smith & Wesson revolver, locate the serial number on the firearm’s frame, grip, or bottom of the handle, and then reference it to an online database or S&W’s customer support for manufacturing date verification. 1.Nov 27, 2023 · jonesy814. 20649 posts · Joined 2012. #11 · Nov 28, 2023. Welcome to the forum. There should be a number in front of the K. The model 67 was introduced in 1972 at around serial number 2K55997. The full serial number is found on the butt of the grip frame. You will have to remove the grips to see it. I have a Model 36 with a serial number that does not appear correct. It is 837JxxYY. The first six characters are normal Smith & Wesson stampings. The last two characters are numbers and are larger than the first six. ... the 25 is probably a rack number. And we look up the serial number ranges in the Standard Catalog of Smith & … The Chiefs Special, which later came to be known as the Smith & Wesson Model 36 was not the first production .38 Special snubby; that honor goes to the Colt Detective Special in 1927. The Chiefs Special was the first 5-shot J-frame .38 Special revolver produced by Smith & Wesson. I would be willing to suggest that it is the most influential ... Smith And Wesson Model 37. The Smith & Wesson Model 36 (also known as the Chief's Special) is a revolver chambered for .38 Special.Matlamat program anti dadah.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 637 'Airweight'.Jul 28, 2010 · 463 posts · Joined 2009. #4 · Jul 28, 2010. Simple answer then. It falls in the "floating J series just before it ended. 1J1 to 999J99 is 1971 - 1972. So it's pretty sure that gun was shipped in 1972. It's in SCSW second line down under the model 36. HTH. Dick. If two us are exactly alike, one of us is unnecessary.

Dating the Smith & Wesson Model 1. Without a doubt, this is the most common question that I get asked. A reasonable estimation can be made of a Model 1’s age based on the issue and the gun’s serial number, which is always located on the bottom of the grip. The following serial number tables can be used to further estimate the gun’s age.

We find this to be a .... 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.... 9.8.2 Evidence Submission Items submitted 38-caliber Smith & Wesson model 36 snub-nose revolver, serial number K37653 Three live rounds (2 R-P, 1 W-W) .... I've been trying to ...725 posts · Joined 2009. #2 · Oct 16, 2012. The "S" character itself is of no particular significance. That is why you cannot find any information. It was only used, to my knowledge, on the large ("N") frame guns and around 1969 or 1970, the "S" prefix serial numbers ended and the "N" prefix started. Serial number …Great looking Model 41, 3228 would be a first year gun. Don’t need the serial number to see it’s the first type. Hate to say it but, you will find that the box is not original to that gun. Check for a serial number under the bottom section, written in white pen. That box is for a 7XXXX or higher.Type 8. Recorded serial range 62471 - 71467 Parsons, on page 36 of "Smith & Wesson Revolvers" notes that #2 production ceased during 1867 and was not resumed until existing stocks ran out in 1868. It is probable that the Type 8 guns represent the new production at that time. The differences from the previous type …The serial number I found is 93569. Could someone help me out please. Unfortunately you are looking at the assembly number not the serial number. You will find the serial on thr bottom of the grip frame when you remove the grips. You have a model 34 22/32 kitgun with 4" barrel. Firearms safety is no accident.Smith and Wesson Model Specific. S&W Revolvers 1945 to Present ... .38 SPL Snub Serial Number Lookup and potential value? ... In my neck of the woods, depending on condtion, nickeled M-36's of that vintage run from $350 on the low side to $500 on the high side (minty with box, papers etc.) ...

model 37 airweight serial number. Jump to Latest Follow. 10K 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 …

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It says Smith and Wesson us paten'd then gives a list of dates. It appears to be .38 s&w. It does have a hammer and it is d.a. Ok, that would make it a .38 Double Action 3rd Model. Serial numbers ran from 119001 in 1884 to 322700 in 1895.Smith & Wesson used overlapping serial number ranges until the 1950’s and 1960’s, when serial numbers started to include letters. It wasn’t until the 1980’s that serial numbers became unique across the entire company. To correctly identify your firearm, the best source of information is the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson.1518 posts · Joined 2006. #7 · May 12, 2017. The triple alfa serial prefixes were started by S&W between 1980 and 1983 at the requirement that every gun produced by the company had a unique serial. Earlier they were numbered within frame size and before that within model. The BAF prefix first showed up in 1988.The serial number on the butt of my Model 49 Bodyguard just doesn't match up with the way everybody has them listed. I am in hopes that someone on the forum, somewhere can help me get it dated. So here goes, the serial number is 9J7XXX. Thats it, sum total. It has a pinned barrel and it has a "dash" between the MOD and 49.Up for grabs is a S&W Model 1955 – 25-2 Revolver in .45. Serial number- N656061. This revolver is in good condition and comes with a nice Hogue grip. Overall the gloss bluing and finish is great. The trigger is crisp and timing/lockup are excellent. We estimate the manufacture year to be 1980. Introduced in 1955, the big N …Since 1852 we’ve been an industry leading manufacturer of pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shooting accessories. We continue to bring innovative firearms to market that meet the needs of every shooter and deliver on exceptional quality with a brand you’ve learned to trust.If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.Smith And Wesson Search By Serial Number; I've been trying to find out the year of a S&W Model 36(no dash) 38 special, 3' barrel, blue. The serial number is 48J3XX Thanks in advance.:cheers: 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.Nov 27, 2023 · jonesy814. 20649 posts · Joined 2012. #11 · Nov 28, 2023. Welcome to the forum. There should be a number in front of the K. The model 67 was introduced in 1972 at around serial number 2K55997. The full serial number is found on the butt of the grip frame. You will have to remove the grips to see it.

Serial Numbers were recorded at the time the order was sent out. We know that some guns sat in the safe for a considerable period of time before being shipped to a customer. …Serial number 337 was shipped to J. Edgar Hoover and is engraved with his name. In 1958, Spanish manufacturer Astra developed a high quality revolver line based on this …The Number “39” was used for Smith’s new double action 9MM Semi-automatic in the 1950’s, but the J-frames resumed with the Model 40 Centennial, a J-frame “Safety Hammerless”. ... Metalife was applied to a Smith & Wesson Chief’s Special, a two-inch Model 36 .38 Special. Depending upon the weather, it has been …Instagram:https://instagram. ocean tides gizmo answer keytechradar opinionpill identification small round green pill no markingstaylor swift san diego concert If it has a concealed hammer then it's a 32 Safety Hammerless 3rd Model. SN's ran from 170000 in 1909 to 242981 in 1937. One is a .32 Smith and Wesson chambered for the Long Ctg, serial number 315XXX. The other is a very small 7 shot .22 short revolver (I was told it was the original Lady Smith) with …Since 1852 we’ve been an industry leading manufacturer of pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shooting accessories. We continue to bring innovative firearms to market that meet the needs of every shooter and deliver on exceptional quality with a brand you’ve learned to trust. v1 title agency llcmontgomery prov3 I will contact Smith and Wesson. I just acquired a 19-4, my understanding is they were made mid 70s - early 80s. Thank you for the direction. The Model 19-4 began in 1977. The range of 19-4's I have cataloged (their s/n's) is 20K24xx - May 78 to 123K0xx - Dec 85. Duty then is the sublimest word in the English language. rae rockhold of leaked Smith And Wesson Model 60 Serial Number Lookup 32 Terrier was a five-shot variant chambered in 38 Special +P 1 Serial numbers 536685–712953 postwar 1946–1960 would be in 1880–82, the Safety ...19 posts · Joined 2012. #1 · Apr 6, 2012. Hello all, I just purchased my first revolver from J&G Sales. It is a Smith & Wesson model 64 in .38 special. As it is used I was curious if anyone knew when it was manufactured? I believe you can tell by the serial number if i've heard correctly. The serial number is CEM3832.