Cross reference the serial number with Smith & Wesson's customer service (see Resources). Submit the serial number to the S&W service via email to confirm the …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 ...Feb 20, 2009 · Join Date: October 20, 2007. Location: Richardson, TX. Posts: 7,523. Your gun is a .38 Military & Police Model of 1905, 4th Change. More specifically, it's what's referred to by some collectors as a "pre-Victory". It was built after the start of WWII but before serial numbers reached 1 million in early 1942. The caliber is marked on the right side of the test gun's barrel, reading "38 S&W Special Ctg." while "Smith & Wesson" is stamped on the left side. The serial number is stamped on the bottom of the grip frame. Our test gun's serial number indicates that it was probably made in 1977, before the 10-7 engineering change took place (later in 1977).For sale is a Smith & Wesson Model 10-6 revolver in .38 S&W Special CTG. Serial number- D871581. This 10-6 is in excellent condition, features grips with matching serial numbers and comes with the original box. The Smith & Wesson Model 10, previously known as the Smith & Wesson .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1899, the Smith & Wesson …Smith & Wesson 38 S&W SPECIAL CTG Year and Approximate Value. I inherited a Smith and Wesson 38 S&W SPECIAL CTG, MOD 64. The Serial # is D583872. It belonged to my mother and I believe my father bought it for her in the late 60s or early 70s. It is a .38 Military & Police, Model 1905, 4th Change, round butt revolver made around 1916. At the time S&W marketed the round butts as 1902's. So, Fran is correct. The holster looks like it was made for the 1917 revolver or the 1911 semi-auto. Your #2 is a British Service Revolver from WWII and was made in 1943.I have a S&W 38 Special US Service CTG serial # 54728 . Hi John You have a .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1902. It was made in late 1903 or early 1904. The cartridge indication on the barrel refers to two different cartridges, the .38 S&W Special and the .38 Long Colt. The latter was, at that time, the official U.S. military revolver cartridge.Jan 5, 2010 · It is an original Smith & Wesson that is stamped "S W trade mark" on the out side of the pistol. On the left side of the barrel is stamped: “38 S&W CTG”. The Serial # 514970 is on the butt. On the top of the barrel is stamped: "Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass. USA PAT’D MAY 11 1880 JAN 03 1882 APRIL 09 1889”. It's a post WW II 38/32 Terrier, the 2" barrel version of the Regulation Police series, .38 S&W cartridge (CTG), built on an "I" frame and yours probably dates to the …It is a Stainless Steel .38 S&W Special CTG 4" Barrel, Made in U.S.A., Marcas Registradas, Smith & Wesson, Springfield, MASS and the Serial Number on the bottom butt is 3K60260. Also listed on part of the bullet cylinder is 75799 With An "S" turned sideways and "38" stamped in the same location. Also on the frame (hidden until you …Nov 14, 2021 · At a minimum give us the serial number, or at least the 3 letter prefix that forms part of the serial, from the bottom of the metal grip frame, the model number from inside the yoke cut with the cylinder open and the caliber (e.g., .38 S&W Special CTG). Pictures would really help if you can manage that. The .38-caliber serial number range is from 241704-1000000. 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 ...Sept. 14. 09. Dec. 29. 14. ” The left of the barrel is additionally stamped “Smith & Wesson”, while the right is marked “Regulation Police . 38 S&W CTG”. These revolvers were manufactured from 1917 to 1940. Serial Number: 2981. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.Jan 17, 2014 · Ok, so I recently acquired a Smith and Wesson .38 special hand ejector and have spent the better part of 5 hours trying to date it. So, I'm going to be as specific as I can. Serial number 6688**. (That's right - 6 digits) Says "Smith & Wesson" on left side of barrel, ".38 S&W Special ctg." on the right side. Make: Smith & Wesson Model: Model 14-4, the K-38 Target Masterpiece Serial Number: 19K8383 Year of Manufacture: 1977 Caliber: .38 Special Action Type: Single and Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON” and the left grip frame is marked “5 / 23279 C4 / C6”.The yoke is …108,590. I inherited a Smith & Wesson .38 ctg s/n 113403 from my great uncle. There are no scratches, dings or marks on either the metal or handgrips. Handgrips appear to be real wood. On the right hand side, underneath where Made in USA is stamped, it also has stamped Marcas Registradas and Springfield Mass. The serial number is stamped on …Hello I thought that someone may like this Reference of K-Frame serial number's. H.D. Post-War K-FrameSerial Numbers List. 1946- K-101--614 1947-K-615Just in case, here it is again: That should be the Smith & Wesson .38 Military & Police (Pre-Model 10) post-WW II revolver, which is chambered in .38 S&W Special and has a 2, 4, 5, or 6 inch pinned barrel. It has either a blue or nickel finish. It is a double-action revolver built on the square butt K 5 screw frame. Mfg. circa 1946-1957.Model 686-5 5" (Hi-Viz 7-shot) 686-5 6- and 7-Shot Model 686-5 Plus Mountain Gun 4" (1998 Pre-Lock) 📷. Model 686-6 VR UF Model 686-7 .38 Super Performance Center. 📷. Model 686 Plus (With Lock) Model 686 Plus Pro Series Model 686 CS1 U.S. Customs Service Model 686 SSR PRO Model 696 3". Page 227- Smith and Wesson serial number search Handguns: The Revolver Forum ... Hi, newbie here. Need some help finding out the year and value of this s&w.38 special ctg I have. Overall not bad condition. The serial # is S 876490. ... The model number inside is 3150 and the serial number stamped on the butt (and inside the …- The serial number range was from 1 to 54474 -.38 Smith Wesson was a shorter and slightly larger in diameter case than the.38 Special. - It was a predecessor round to the.38 Special. - The.38 SW is a low powered cartridge compared to the.38 Special.. Smith and wesson 38 special ctg serial number lookup.…Jun 16, 2012 · It is a S&W 38 CTG. I know it's not a 38 Special and I understand the difference. The serial number (on the butt, cylinder, under the barrel) is 76XXX. To be clear, there are 5 digits and no letters. It is a 5 shot and it was made in the U.S. The yoke has three markings on three different rows. The top is just an 8. Cross reference the serial number with Smith & Wesson's customer service (see Resources). Submit the serial number to the S&W service via email to confirm the …108,590. I inherited a Smith & Wesson .38 ctg s/n 113403 from my great uncle. There are no scratches, dings or marks on either the metal or handgrips. Handgrips appear to be real wood. On the right hand side, underneath where Made in USA is stamped, it also has stamped Marcas Registradas and Springfield Mass. The serial number is stamped on the ... 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 the butt of the gun is 77J953 ...The serial number on your Smith and Wesson 38 Special CTG is a crucial piece of information that can help authorities track and identify your specific firearm. So, if you're …NEW Victory 38 Spl. Hello guys, have acquired a new 38 Spl Victory model and would like all the information you can tell me about this gun. Not sure how the data base works, so let me know if more info needed. (1) S/N V 699640 appears on bottom of handle and on cylinder and can be seen when cylinder swings opened.Mar 4, 2015 · Ammo Capacity: All J-frame .38 Special and .357 magnum revolvers have a five-round capacity. K-frames all have six. L-frames can hold six or seven shots depending on the model. Older N-frame designs have a six-round capacity but the newer ones hold eight. 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. Complete if your model is not listed above. Year of Manufacture *. Serial Number (replace last digit with an “x”) *. Data to support the year of manufacture listed. *. reCAPTCHA. $ 20.00 $ 7.00.The .38-caliber serial number range is from 241704-1000000. 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 ...For sale is a Smith & Wesson Model 38 No-Dash double-action revolver in .38 Special CTG. Serial number- 257744. Introduced in 1955 as the Airweight Bodyguard, later known as the Model 38, this J- frame revolver is aluminum-framed, has a carbon steel barrel, a carbon steel cylinder with a five-round capacity and a shrouded hammer design.Please contact our customer support representatives for the most up to date information. M&P 22 MAGNUM Manual - 3015933. M&P 5.7 Manual - 3015791. S&W CSX Manual - 3014738. Model S&W 500 and Model S&W 460 X-Frame Revolvers Manual - 3015365. M&P 9 SHIELD EZ Manual - 3013255.27 posts · Joined 2003. #4 · Dec 17, 2003. Serial Number info from Dan Wesson Arms- Mo. I have kludged together what I think to be descriptive of the older .357 models based on the Blue Book of Gun Values, the writeup on old build revolvers on the new wesson web site, a Palmer catalog and examination of my collection.There are known instances of lower serial numbered guns shipping years later than guns with higher numbers. So only a search of S&W shipping records at the factory by the office of the historian can conclusively date …I have a S&W 38 Special US Service CTG serial # 54728 . Hi John You have a .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1902. It was made in late 1903 or early 1904. The cartridge indication on the barrel refers to two different cartridges, the .38 S&W Special and the .38 Long Colt. The latter was, at that time, the official U.S. military revolver cartridge.Sept. 14. 09. Dec. 29. 14. ” The left of the barrel is additionally stamped “Smith & Wesson”, while the right is marked “Regulation Police . 38 S&W CTG”. These revolvers were manufactured from 1917 to 1940. Serial Number: 2981. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.I have an antique 38 special revolver, long stock, w/ivory grip & what appears to be a wooden butt. It was manufactured prior to WWII, and has the following serial number, for which I cannot find record, when doing a serial number search. It’s 217765. The .38 Special cartridge ("ctg") was invented circa 1899. The bullet diameter is actually 0.357", the same as the .357 Magnum cartridge. ( No, you cannot shoot .357 Magnums or .38's hot loaded like a Magnum in your …The Kindle version is around $15. As Shaun says, likely 1983...or later. Around that time, S&W switched to a three alpha, up to 4 numeric numbering system like BBBxxxx Here's the lookup table. J Serial Prefix Models: 36, 37, 38, 49, 50.Smith and Wesson Serial Number Date of Manufacture J Frame Revolver Lookup. For models 36, 37, 38, 49, 50 and pre model number versions. Year-wise Serial NumbersThe 12 month average price is $599.60 new and $463.30 used. The new value of a SMITH WESSON 38 pistol has fallen ($16.83) dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $578.43 . The used value of a SMITH WESSON 38 pistol has risen $58.17 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $492.39 . The demand of new SMITH WESSON 38 pistol's has ...5859 posts · Joined 2009. #4 · Jan 15, 2012. lou, Welcome, it looks like a Heavy Duty 38/44. The SN is on the bottom of the butt frame, under the grips, perhaps also under the bottom side of the barrel, and/or on the rear of the cylinder. We would really love some well-lit, higher resolution pics, to nail this down.Jan 16, 2016 · 38 S&W Special CTG. CTG stands for cartridge so that marking on the barrel tells you it shoots the 38 S&W Special cartridge.Smith & Wesson made many models chambered for the 38 Special cartridge. Is there a letter in front of the number? It may be separated by a space or 2 from the number, but if present it is part of the serial number Model/configuration – Model .38 Military & Police Model of 1905 3rd Change double-action revolver, .38 S&W Special cal., with 4, 5, or 6 inch bbl., and nickel finish. Serial Number – 205319 mfg. circa 1913. Additional Information – 6 shot fluted cylinder, checkered walnut (square butt) grips. 94,803 mfg. 1909-1915.26297. 1991. 509122 *. 1993. 533213. 1976 Serial numbers 259996-260020 were also used. 1991 C. F. Martin & Co. begins using one set of serial numbers for guitars & mandolins. 1994-2002 Mandolins are custom order only. 2002 Mandolin production ends.Sept. 14. 09. Dec. 29. 14. ” The left of the barrel is additionally stamped “Smith & Wesson”, while the right is marked “Regulation Police . 38 S&W CTG”. These revolvers were manufactured from 1917 to 1940. Serial Number: 2981. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Ok, so I recently acquired a Smith and Wesson .38 special hand ejector and have spent the better part of 5 hours trying to date it. So, I'm going to be as specific as I can. Serial number 6688**. (That's right - 6 digits) Says "Smith & Wesson" on left side of barrel, ".38 S&W Special ctg." on the right side.Smith & Wesson introduced the .38 Hand Ejector Model in 1899, which later became the M&P or Victory Model, then the Model 10. The S&W Model 10 has been labeled the most popular handgun of the 20th Century owing to its 6 million units produced. The Model 10 is a six-shot, double-action revolver, chambered for the .38 Special.It is a .38 Military & Police, Model 1905, 4th Change, round butt revolver made around 1916. At the time S&W marketed the round butts as 1902's. So, Fran is correct. The holster looks like it was made for the 1917 revolver or the 1911 semi-auto. Your #2 is a British Service Revolver from WWII and was made in 1943.May 3, 2007 · The specimen that you write about is probably a 38 Military & Police Model of 1905 - 4th Change. It was manufactured between 1915 - 1942. Serial numbers are between 241704 and 1000000. Changes from the 3rd Model of 1905 were mainly internal. Starting with serial number 316648 S&W began heat treating the cylinder steel. May 3, 2007 · The specimen that you write about is probably a 38 Military & Police Model of 1905 - 4th Change. It was manufactured between 1915 - 1942. Serial numbers are between 241704 and 1000000. Changes from the 3rd Model of 1905 were mainly internal. Starting with serial number 316648 S&W began heat treating the cylinder steel. There are known instances of lower serial numbered guns shipping years later than guns with higher numbers. So only a search of S&W shipping records at the factory by the office of the historian can conclusively date …Feb 20, 2009 · Join Date: October 20, 2007. Location: Richardson, TX. Posts: 7,523. Your gun is a .38 Military & Police Model of 1905, 4th Change. More specifically, it's what's referred to by some collectors as a "pre-Victory". It was built after the start of WWII but before serial numbers reached 1 million in early 1942. Barrel stamped 38 S&W Special CTG serial number starts with K M19 Made in U.S.A. Marcas Registradas Smith & Wesson Springfield, Mass. S&W Trademark logo present ... It will look like "Mod 14-2" or something similar. On the bottom of the butt there will be the serial numbers Something like K122530 or similar. Get ust the Serial …A million of the 38 caliber revolvers were made during the 1942-1945 period. Here are some of the serial numbers that utilized the V prefix: Prefix SV The inside of the lock works, denoted by an ‘S,’ was altered in 1945. …Dec 27, 2011 · NEW Victory 38 Spl. Hello guys, have acquired a new 38 Spl Victory model and would like all the information you can tell me about this gun. Not sure how the data base works, so let me know if more info needed. (1) S/N V 699640 appears on bottom of handle and on cylinder and can be seen when cylinder swings opened. 26297. 1991. 509122 *. 1993. 533213. 1976 Serial numbers 259996-260020 were also used. 1991 C. F. Martin & Co. begins using one set of serial numbers for guitars & mandolins. 1994-2002 Mandolins are custom order only. 2002 Mandolin production ends.There were no model numbers stamped on S&W revolvers until 1957. The M&P series of K frame Revolvers were Made in 38 Special, in the main serial number range with 38/200 (38 S&W), 9mm, 22 LR, 32 S&W, 357 Magnum at various times during the more than the 110 years several million revolvers have been made.1. Using the Smith and Wesson Serial Number Lookup The easiest way to identify the year of manufacture for a Smith and Wesson firearm is by using their online serial number …I recently acquired a Smith and Wesson 38 Special CTG with a serial number C770410 stamped on the bottom of the handle. ... If you open the cylinder and look at the frame, it will have a model number, 10 or 12, that makes a difference in value. So does condition, original box, docs and tools, deduct some for nonoriginal stocks (grips) ...It is an original Smith & Wesson that is stamped "S W trade mark" on the out side of the pistol. On the left side of the barrel is stamped: “38 S&W CTG”. The Serial # 514970 is on the butt. On the top of the barrel is stamped: "Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass. USA PAT’D MAY 11 1880 JAN 03 1882 APRIL 09 1889”.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.What year and value. by Bob. 1. 52. Dec 10, 2023 by JPinAK. 1877 Smith and Wesson revolver caliber 32 by Anthonyrocco5. 1. 54. Dec 7, 2023 by JPinAK. S&W 38 Special CTG Serial number CCT1878. by Rick. Feb 1, 2018 · Jul 2007. Location. Orange, VA NOW. Posts. 6,375. That there according to the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson, is a Target Military and Police model of 1905, 4th change, made from 1915 to 1941 and serial numbers running from 271,784 up to 1,000,000. They don't list serial numbers by year, but serial number 500,000 was shipped in 1927. Aug 12, 2022 · 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 ... Proof mark and serial number: S&W legend: Caliber mark: Cylinder serial number: Grip screw: Grip w/ serial number: GHD is the U.S. military inspection mark of Guy H. Drewry. Found on top straps from V300000 to end of production, prior on butt from 7/42 until moved in 1943. P on butt is military Proof markJun 17, 2018 · Welcome to the forum! Concur it's an M&P 1905 4th Change. The S&W Standard Catalog puts the serials 241704-700000 between 1915 and 1942. Not a lot of help. They weren't made at an even x-number per year, so extrapolating your serial in that range isn't going to be exact. If the production was relatively linear then I'd guess 1928- ish. 1. Using the Smith and Wesson Serial Number Lookup The easiest way to identify the year of manufacture for a Smith and Wesson firearm is by using their online serial number …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 ... For sale is a Smith & Wesson Model 38 No-Dash double-action revolver in .38 Special CTG. Serial number- 257744. Introduced in 1955 as the Airweight Bodyguard, later known as the Model 38, this J- frame revolver is aluminum-framed, has a carbon steel barrel, a carbon steel cylinder with a five-round capacity and a shrouded hammer design.SMITH & WESSON , MODEL: 15-2 , CALIBER: 38 SPL - Switzer's Auction ... Search Images from our new Mungfali App, Download it now from Play store. Mungfali.com 2017. Over the years I’ve made no secret of my opinion there’s NEW Victory 38 Spl. Hello guys, have acquired a new 3 Model/configuration – Model 10-5 (.38 M&P, post WWII) 6 shot revolver chambered for 38 Special, 4" barrel, fixed sights. Built on "K" frame. Finish (Assuming original) – Blued with Walnut grips. Serial Number …Of the .38 Special (U.S. version) total of 352,315, 65,000 were Navy Contract guns, 22,500 were DSC contract guns, and 264,815 were Army procurement guns (and most of these were actually delivered to the Navy). The highest serial number Victory Revolver delivered to the U.S. Navy shipped on August 13, 1945. It bore serial number SV802722. a new serial number system. The new system consis I would like to know the model, year, and value of this S&W .38 special ctg revolver with 6" barrel. The serial number on the butt of the walnut checkered grip is: … Apr 26, 2012 · The left sid eof the barrel states "...
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