The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson does not list serial numbers for AR's. You'll have to contact S&W customer service to get a manufacture date. Smith & Wesson Model 3 Schofield, S/n is 235XX Looks like 1888. JimThe only sure way to get a shipping date on a S&W is to spring for a factory letter. There is no internet source for S&W serial numbers, but you can find some good serial number/calendar year approximations in the back pages of The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (Supica and Nahas). The problem is that Smith never recorded manufacturing ...A continuation of .38 M&P Hand Ejector series. Built from 1905 to 1906. Available in 4-, 5-, 6- and 6.5-in. barrels. Finished in blue or nickel, with round or square butt. The .38-caliber serial number range 62450-73250, with about 10,800 produced. Note: Prices for the following four variations will be the same as those noted above. Produced ... Dec 21, 2010 · That would be ~1987. S&W started at AAA0000 in 1980 (for revolvers) and with a few exceptions (as noted by carguychris) they simply cycle thru them. ie. AAA0000 to AAA9999 then AAB0000 to AAB9999 and so on. Semiautos started at TAA1985 in 1984 and somewhat followed the same sequence till 1994. A continuation of .38 M&P Hand Ejector series. Built from 1905 to 1906. Available in 4-, 5-, 6- and 6.5-in. barrels. Finished in blue or nickel, with round or square butt. The .38-caliber serial number range 62450-73250, with about 10,800 produced. Note: Prices for the following four variations will be the same as those noted above. Produced ...Sep 8, 2010 · Like. andy · #5 · Sep 8, 2010 (Edited) All Smith and Wesson revolvers (well, at least the hand ejectors) have a serial number on the butt. Newer S&Ws also have the SN inside the crane. It is possible the Highway Patrolman is pre model 28. If the gun is an N-frame and has a checkered topstrap, then its a Model 27. Manufacture Year by Serial Number "K" Frame Revolvers - 1899 to 1983: (Years/Serial Number Range) Pre-War Years: ... Smith & Wesson M&P Revolver - Model 10 The M&P M2.0 pistol further improves performance with a fine-tuned, crisper trigger, lighter pull and a tactile and audible reset. The pistol, available in three calibers, includes an aggressively-textured grip and four interchangeable palmswell inserts for optimal hand-fit and trigger reach. The striker-fire, semi-automatic polymer pistol is ...Jun 24, 2016 · The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson does not list serial numbers for AR's. You'll have to contact S&W customer service to get a manufacture date. Smith & Wesson Model 3 Schofield, S/n is 235XX Looks like 1888. Jim 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. The M&P M2.0 pistol further improves performance with a fine-tuned, crisper trigger, lighter pull and a tactile and audible reset. The pistol, available in three calibers, includes an aggressively-textured grip and four interchangeable palmswell inserts for optimal hand-fit and trigger reach. The striker-fire, semi-automatic polymer pistol is ...S&W historic milestones -- Serial number ranges by years -- Change dates and markings -- Models by caliber and year of introduction. "From Schofield Revolvers to M&P AR-15s, for more than 150 years Smith & Wesson has turned out some of the world’s most desirable firearms. 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 when your gun was manufactured according to the serial code range. Year of Make. Serial Code range. 1952.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 serial number 564X.Smith & Wesson obtained exclusive rights to use this . Serial numbers for the First and .2008-9-26  Smith dates, model numbers and SNs . The best thing that a Smith&Wesson enthusiast can . '559y53' doesn't appear to be a serial number for a .2012-4-30  smith and wesson serial number search, . smith wesson serial numbers.Your pistol dates to 1974-1975 and probably right in the middle of that date range. Serial numbers from A235001 thru A265000 were produced in that dare range. Around here, a model 59 sells for around $400-450 if it's in really nice condition. I'll assume yours is in excellent condition by your comments. Regards,The Smith & Wesson Model 10, previously known as the Smith & Wesson .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1899, the Smith & Wesson Military & Police or the Smith & Wesson Victory Model, is a K-frame [2] revolver of worldwide popularity. In production since 1899, the Model 10 is a six-shot, .38 Special, double-action revolver with fixed sights.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.S&W historic milestones -- Serial number ranges by years -- Change dates and markings -- Models by caliber and year of introduction. "From Schofield Revolvers to M&P AR-15s, for more than 150 years Smith & Wesson has turned out some of the world’s most desirable firearms.Jun 16, 2011 · some reason, there is one digit missing from the serial number. There is another possibility. If something bad happened to the original 64xxx gun, like it blew up, it might have been sent back to the factory, and they replaced it with a new gun, but gave it the old serial number. If so, then the records may, or may not, contain that kind of ... Hi, could you help with a Smith and Wesson .38 special , serial number is V12xxx, dont't know much about it, just that it has wood grips and it's pretty rusted, got it to cycle, the only one I've seen like it is on the 2003 catalog on the "custom hand engraving" page, though it doesnt look that pretty. Figure 3: First Model, First Issue, First Type, Serial #11 Figure 4: Detail: retainer key for revolving recoil plate MODEL NO. 1, SECOND ISSUE Manufactured: 1860-1868 Quantity: 114,689 The Model No. 1, Second Issue (Figure 5) serial numbers were a continuation of the First Model, First Issue series. Serial numbers run from 11,672 to 126,361. Xd357 Discussion starter · Aug 11, 2013. DATING A S&W. Please note that this list is a general guide and not meant to be exact. There is some dispute regarding the dates on some serial numbers and 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.Oct 5, 2018 · jonesy814 · #2 · Oct 5, 2018. Welcome to the forum. Your gun is a 38 M&P from about 1950. The serial number is the one on the butt that starts with the letter C. In 1958 S&W started using model numbers. Guns like your 38 M&P became known as the model 10. The "alphanumeric" - letters followed by numbers - serial numbers began in 1980. The S&W L frames, your Mod 586, were the first S&W's produced with this type of serial number. Yours then was produced in 1980-81 with some of that serial number as late as Oct of 1982. It's is very nice 357, one of the first ones too. GGFAbove the SKU is a four-digit code that breaks down as follows: first digit indicates year of manufacture. e.g. 9 would be 2009, 0 would be 2010. last three digits indicate day of manufacture, numbered from 1-365. So in my case, my number is 9243, which corresponds to 2009, day 243 = 31 Aug.Manufacture Year by Serial Number "K" Frame Revolvers - 1899 to 1983: (Years/Serial Number Range) Pre-War Years: ... Smith & Wesson M&P Revolver - Model 10 The M&P M2.0 pistol further improves performance with a fine-tuned, crisper trigger, lighter pull and a tactile and audible reset. The pistol, available in three calibers, includes an aggressively-textured grip and four interchangeable palmswell inserts for optimal hand-fit and trigger reach. The striker-fire, semi-automatic polymer pistol is ...Model 24, 24-1, 24-2 (.44 Target Model of 1950, S serial range) Model 24-3, 24-4 Model 24-5 Heritage Model 24-6 Classic Model 25 (.45 Target Model of 1950) 📷. Model 25-2. 📷. Model 25-3 125th Anniversary with Case Model 25-4 through 25-9 Model 25-7 - 5" Matte Black Unfluted Model 25-13 Mountain Gun. 📷. 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:Aug 30, 2006 · Serial number help i purchased my m&p 40 several years ago. i still have the original box and the numbers below SKU are 2079 date on fired casing in box is 3-21-2012. so all that said am i correct in reading the 2 in 2079 to be 2012 or 2002? just wanting to make sure. got a few questions but figured i needed to start with this info first The Big Ox · #9 · Nov 14, 2012. The only .38 spl Smith and Wessons in that serial number range were produced in 1903 and 1904 as the Smith and Wesson .38spl Hand Ejector M&P. They look like Model 10's, and are very similar, but predate the Model 10 by over 50 years.Jan 3, 2013 · The serial number is V13188. The second is a 5" .38 S&W caliber, "United States Property" mark on the topstrap, no U.S. inspector marks found, no British marks found, marked "OSTERREICH POLIZI" on the top left frame and a large "761" stamped on the left frame, just above the rear triggerguard. I assume that is a rack number. Smith Wesson Serial Number Lookup. The Smith & Wesson Model 686 is a six- or seven-shot double-action revolver manufactured by Smith & Wesson and chambered for the.357 Magnum cartridge; it will also chamber and fire.38 Special cartridges. Smith & Wesson introduced the Model 686 in 1981. It is the stainless steel version of the Model 586, which ...The M&P M2.0 pistol further improves performance with a fine-tuned, crisper trigger, lighter pull and a tactile and audible reset. The pistol, available in three calibers, includes an aggressively-textured grip and four interchangeable palmswell inserts for optimal hand-fit and trigger reach. The striker-fire, semi-automatic polymer pistol is ...some reason, there is one digit missing from the serial number. There is another possibility. If something bad happened to the original 64xxx gun, like it blew up, it might have been sent back to the factory, and they replaced it with a new gun, but gave it the old serial number. If so, then the records may, or may not, contain that kind of ...Sep 23, 2019 · Call them a little after 8AM Eastern on a Wednesday or Thursday. If you get a cool CS rep they can pull up a screen that has more info then you need to know. Date of manufacture, distributor sold to, etc. They will need your serial number. If you send an Email you might get a reply in a week. Oct 5, 2018 · jonesy814 · #2 · Oct 5, 2018. Welcome to the forum. Your gun is a 38 M&P from about 1950. The serial number is the one on the butt that starts with the letter C. In 1958 S&W started using model numbers. Guns like your 38 M&P became known as the model 10. It's a Model 1905 M&P 4th change Hand Ejector in .38 Special. It has been renickeled and had the grips replaced, but I bought it as a shooter more than anything. The action is still as crisp as ever and the bore is nice too! My questions are: 1. What is the approximate year of manufacture? The serial number is 386xxx.Apr 17, 2008 · Apr 22, 2008. #2. FYI: S&W revolver names before World War II. Name Caliber Frame. .22 Hand Ejector Ladysmith 22 Long M. .22/32 Target 22 Long Rifle I. .22 Outdoorsman 22 Long Rifle K. .32 Hand Ejector (round Butt) 32 S&W Long I. Serial number help i purchased my m&p 40 several years ago. i still have the original box and the numbers below SKU are 2079 date on fired casing in box is 3-21-2012. so all that said am i correct in reading the 2 in 2079 to be 2012 or 2002? just wanting to make sure. got a few questions but figured i needed to start with this info firstThe "alphanumeric" - letters followed by numbers - serial numbers began in 1980. The S&W L frames, your Mod 586, were the first S&W's produced with this type of serial number. Yours then was produced in 1980-81 with some of that serial number as late as Oct of 1982. It's is very nice 357, one of the first ones too. GGFJul 26, 2016 · My research would indicate the "S" prefix series of the K Frame Post War M&Ps were started sometime in 1945 or 1946 and ended when the “C” prefix series started in March 1948. The first serial number was S 811,120 and the last was S 999,999. Which means that 188,879 S&W M&Ps were manufactured with the “S” prefix. Feb 3, 2017 · The "alphanumeric" - letters followed by numbers - serial numbers began in 1980. The S&W L frames, your Mod 586, were the first S&W's produced with this type of serial number. Yours then was produced in 1980-81 with some of that serial number as late as Oct of 1982. It's is very nice 357, one of the first ones too. GGF Jun 5, 2009 · Identifying features: This is where to look for the model number (not used until around 1957). Sometimes the serial number is here, especially in later models. Earlier models have them here: S&W revolver names before World War II. Name Caliber Frame. .22 Hand Ejector Ladysmith 22 Long M. .22/32 Target 22 Long Rifle I. Step 2. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images News/Getty Images. Examine the surface of the S&W gun to find the serial number. Depending on what year it was made, the serial number could appear in various places, such as below the barrel on a revolver or on the bottom of the grip. My research would indicate the "S" prefix series of the K Frame Post War M&Ps were started sometime in 1945 or 1946 and ended when the “C” prefix series started in March 1948. The first serial number was S 811,120 and the last was S 999,999. Which means that 188,879 S&W M&Ps were manufactured with the “S” prefix.Identifying features: This is where to look for the model number (not used until around 1957). Sometimes the serial number is here, especially in later models. Earlier models have them here: S&W revolver names before World War II. Name Caliber Frame. .22 Hand Ejector Ladysmith 22 Long M. .22/32 Target 22 Long Rifle I.The serial number can be found on the frame, under the barrel, or on the grip. Another way to tell the age of a Smith and Wesson pistol is by looking at the markings on the gun. These markings will usually include the date of manufacture, as well as other information about the gun. Finally, you can also ask an expert to take a look at your gun ...2. jonesy814 · #4 · Mar 31, 2016. jemader said: Greetings, I'm brand new here. I'm hoping to get as much information as I can about my Smith & Wesson .38 special revolver. It is a 5 shot and the cylinder swings out. The serial number BDV8437 is marked underneath the butt of the hand grip. It has a 2" (or slightly less) barrel.Apr 2, 2009 · Look at the lable on the box to the right of the serial# ther is a 4 digit number this is you born on date 1st number represent the year of manufacture the last 3 digits is the day made mine is 7051 wich represents Feb 20, 2007. Location: Richardson, TX. Posts: 7,523. The number you listed for the 10-5 is the assembly number, which is arbitrary and basically meaningless. The serial number of a Model 10 is found on the bottom of the grip frame. It will be a 6-digit number preceded by a "C" or a "D". The Model 19 is 1976 production.Mar 31, 2016 · 2. jonesy814 · #4 · Mar 31, 2016. jemader said: Greetings, I'm brand new here. I'm hoping to get as much information as I can about my Smith & Wesson .38 special revolver. It is a 5 shot and the cylinder swings out. The serial number BDV8437 is marked underneath the butt of the hand grip. It has a 2" (or slightly less) barrel. FIREARM HISTORY REQUEST. Smith & Wesson is excited to announce a new partnership with the Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation (S&WHF). The S&WHF will now be providing the Smith & Wesson letter of authenticity. A letter of authenticity can help bring new insight about the age, make and model of your firearm. To order a letter, please click the ...Apr 2, 2009 · Look at the lable on the box to the right of the serial# ther is a 4 digit number this is you born on date 1st number represent the year of manufacture the last 3 digits is the day made mine is 7051 wich represents Feb 20, 2007. Apr 16, 2012 · Smith and Wesson 686-1 4 inch barrel, stainless, serial #AVD5932 with a M stamped below it. Neighbor is selling, think I might get it for around $400 plus or minus a few dollars. Comes with a cheap holster and some white box ammo, somewhere along the line it acquired a set of Pachmayer grips. Mar 31, 2016 · 2. jonesy814 · #4 · Mar 31, 2016. jemader said: Greetings, I'm brand new here. I'm hoping to get as much information as I can about my Smith & Wesson .38 special revolver. It is a 5 shot and the cylinder swings out. The serial number BDV8437 is marked underneath the butt of the hand grip. It has a 2" (or slightly less) barrel. Manufacture Year by Serial Number "K" Frame Revolvers - 1899 to 1983: (Years/Serial Number Range) Pre-War Years: ... Smith & Wesson M&P Revolver - Model 10 Aug 30, 2006 · Serial number help i purchased my m&p 40 several years ago. i still have the original box and the numbers below SKU are 2079 date on fired casing in box is 3-21-2012. so all that said am i correct in reading the 2 in 2079 to be 2012 or 2002? just wanting to make sure. got a few questions but figured i needed to start with this info first Oct 5, 2018 · jonesy814 · #2 · Oct 5, 2018. Welcome to the forum. Your gun is a 38 M&P from about 1950. The serial number is the one on the butt that starts with the letter C. In 1958 S&W started using model numbers. Guns like your 38 M&P became known as the model 10. Figure 3: First Model, First Issue, First Type, Serial #11 Figure 4: Detail: retainer key for revolving recoil plate MODEL NO. 1, SECOND ISSUE Manufactured: 1860-1868 Quantity: 114,689 The Model No. 1, Second Issue (Figure 5) serial numbers were a continuation of the First Model, First Issue series. Serial numbers run from 11,672 to 126,361.Apr 17, 2008 · Apr 22, 2008. #2. FYI: S&W revolver names before World War II. Name Caliber Frame. .22 Hand Ejector Ladysmith 22 Long M. .22/32 Target 22 Long Rifle I. .22 Outdoorsman 22 Long Rifle K. .32 Hand Ejector (round Butt) 32 S&W Long I. 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 serial number 564X.Model 24, 24-1, 24-2 (.44 Target Model of 1950, S serial range) Model 24-3, 24-4 Model 24-5 Heritage Model 24-6 Classic Model 25 (.45 Target Model of 1950) 📷. Model 25-2. 📷. Model 25-3 125th Anniversary with Case Model 25-4 through 25-9 Model 25-7 - 5" Matte Black Unfluted Model 25-13 Mountain Gun. 📷.Jun 22, 2021 · The N refers to the frame size. The stainless steel version of the Model 29 is the Model 629 which came out in 1980. I assume the hammer and trigger on yours are case-hardened and the ejector is blued. If so, you have a nickel revolver from the factory. There should be a “N” on the cyl. face. Smith and Wesson 686-1 4 inch barrel, stainless, serial #AVD5932 with a M stamped below it. Neighbor is selling, think I might get it for around $400 plus or minus a few dollars. Comes with a cheap holster and some white box ammo, somewhere along the line it acquired a set of Pachmayer grips.Hair Trigger · #2 · Dec 10, 2022. Your M48-3 dates to around 1974, according to SCSW. That number falls in the range of 5K 73963-6K58917. There is no definitive manufacture date database for S&W. the company uses the shipping date as the "birthday". S&W's were not built or shipped in serial order, so an approximation of manufacture date is ...Aug 11, 2013 · Xd357 Discussion starter · Aug 11, 2013. DATING A S&W. Please note that this list is a general guide and not meant to be exact. There is some dispute regarding the dates on some serial numbers and 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. Model 24, 24-1, 24-2 (.44 Target Model of 1950, S serial range) Model 24-3, 24-4 Model 24-5 Heritage Model 24-6 Classic Model 25 (.45 Target Model of 1950) 📷. Model 25-2. 📷. Model 25-3 125th Anniversary with Case Model 25-4 through 25-9 Model 25-7 - 5" Matte Black Unfluted Model 25-13 Mountain Gun. 📷.When contacting Smith and Wesson customer service, be sure to have the following information handy: -Your name -Your mailing address -Your telephone number -The model of your revolver -The serial number of your revolver (if known) Smith and Wesson customer service can be reached by phone at 800-331-0852, Monday-Friday, 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.Identifying features: This is where to look for the model number (not used until around 1957). Sometimes the serial number is here, especially in later models. Earlier models have them here: S&W revolver names before World War II. Name Caliber Frame. .22 Hand Ejector Ladysmith 22 Long M. .22/32 Target 22 Long Rifle I.I recently acquired a .38 special and cannot identify whether it is pre 10 or 36 model. The serial number is C149596. The serial number is stamped on the handle, barrel and cylinder. There are numbers on the yoke stem in two lines, 27 on the first line and 7324B..22 Ladysmith 2nd Model. Serial numbers ran from 4576 in 1906 to 13950 in 1910..38 Safety Hammerless 5th Model. Serial numbers ran from 220000 in 1907 to 261493 in 1940. Modern .38 S&W ammo is safe to use. Nickle plated 357mag 3.5 inch pinned barrel, square butt, wood inset grips, serial as follows S 123XXX The Smith & Wesson Model 10, previously known as the Smith & Wesson .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1899, the Smith & Wesson Military & Police or the Smith & Wesson Victory Model, is a K-frame [2] revolver of worldwide popularity. In production since 1899, the Model 10 is a six-shot, .38 Special, double-action revolver with fixed sights. I wonder what it would cost to upgrade an old S&W M&P 15-22 to match the "Sport" improved changes. Last I checked, a set of the Magpul pop up sights cost about $80. Their handguards run $30-40. If you really shopped around for sales you might get sights and handguard for $100.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. Above the SKU is a four-digit code that breaks down as follows: first digit indicates year of manufacture. e.g. 9 would be 2009, 0 would be 2010. last three digits indicate day of manufacture, numbered from 1-365. So in my case, my number is 9243, which corresponds to 2009, day 243 = 31 Aug.
.22 Ladysmith 2nd Model. Serial numbers ran from 4576 in 1906 to 13950 in 1910..38 Safety Hammerless 5th Model. Serial numbers ran from 220000 in 1907 to 261493 in 1940. Modern .38 S&W ammo is safe to use. Nickle plated 357mag 3.5 inch pinned barrel, square butt, wood inset grips, serial as follows S 123XXX. Theme wzgdmt
Oct 11, 2011 · Gene18 Discussion starter · Oct 11, 2011. I have found this Smith and Wesson gun for sale. It is a .38 caliber, 5 shot, top break. Hard to tell the exact serial number, depending on how you hold the gun. If I hold the gun and look at the serial number on the bottom of the handle - and the barrel is pointing to my left the serial number is 60699. Dec 21, 2010 · That would be ~1987. S&W started at AAA0000 in 1980 (for revolvers) and with a few exceptions (as noted by carguychris) they simply cycle thru them. ie. AAA0000 to AAA9999 then AAB0000 to AAB9999 and so on. Semiautos started at TAA1985 in 1984 and somewhat followed the same sequence till 1994. Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! I agree with Marc that we will need pictures. However, I can say that your serial and the caliber of the gun indicate it is a .38 Military & Police revolver from around 1947/8. $150 is quite a low price for most functional M&P revolvers. This was S&W's bread and butter revolver used by many police ...I also picked up a brand new M&P 15OR a week and a half ago, serial number SM 0022x. It was ALMOST the magic serial number 00223 but not quite. Enjoy your new SM serial numbered M&P15. It is indeed from the new batch of serial numbers for the current year!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. 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. Nobody knows for sure unless they have the gun in their hand.Decoding your Smith Wesson pistol serial number will help you identify the date of manufacture for your weapon and how rare it is. The standard catalog and the Smith Wesson online database will help you achieve that. 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. Dec 20, 2022 · How to use the Smith and Wesson Serial Number Database If you’re trying to identify and date a Smith & Wesson firearm, the Standard Catalog of S&W, 4th Edition, by Supica and Nahas is a great resource. It includes tables of manufacture dates and can be accessed in digital form on a computer or smartphone for easy reference. Above the SKU is a four-digit code that breaks down as follows: first digit indicates year of manufacture. e.g. 9 would be 2009, 0 would be 2010. last three digits indicate day of manufacture, numbered from 1-365. So in my case, my number is 9243, which corresponds to 2009, day 243 = 31 Aug.Nov 14, 2016 · Hardcover. $55.01 22 Used from $49.28 24 New from $49.30. The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th Edition is the ultimate S&W gun guide! In this highly anticipated, detailed revision is a fully annotated identification and price guide to the world of Smith & Wesson revolvers, semi-autos, shotguns, rifles, military arms and other collectibles. © 2023 Docker, Inc. All rights reserved. | Terms of Service | Subscription Service Agreement | Privacy | Legal Cookies Settings Sep 23, 2019 · Call them a little after 8AM Eastern on a Wednesday or Thursday. If you get a cool CS rep they can pull up a screen that has more info then you need to know. Date of manufacture, distributor sold to, etc. They will need your serial number. If you send an Email you might get a reply in a week. The "alphanumeric" - letters followed by numbers - serial numbers began in 1980. The S&W L frames, your Mod 586, were the first S&W's produced with this type of serial number. Yours then was produced in 1980-81 with some of that serial number as late as Oct of 1982. It's is very nice 357, one of the first ones too. GGFWhen contacting customer service, please have the owner name, address, model and serial number available. The information will help the service representative to expedite your request. GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION. By Telephone: (USA) 1-800-331-0852 Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:45PM EST (International) 1-413-781-8300 Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:45PM EST ...S207,000 — S219,999……Late 1960 — Early 1961. S220,000 — S227,999……Late 1961 — Early 1962. S228,000 — S231,999……Late 1962 — Early 1963. S232,000 — S235.999……Late 1963 — Early 1964. S236,000 — S257,999……Late 1964 — Early 1965. S258,000 — S261,999……Late 1965 — Early 1966. S262,000 — S289,999 ....