They don't list serial numbers by year, but serial number 500,000 was shipped in 1927. Factory Letter Smith & Wesson Collectors Association. IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR SMITH & WESSON . The .38 Special was the same size as .38 LC, but longer, allowing the loading of more black powder and thus was more powerful. $("input[type=tel], input[id$=PhoneNumber]").keyup(function() { Compare. enableCustomCalendarIcon: "True".toLowerCase() == "true", Description: Make: Smith & Wesson Model: 60, The.38 Chiefs Special Stainless, J-Frame Round Butt Serial Number: R295499 Year of Manufacture: 1 (Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson 4th Edition, Supica & Nahas, P261) Caliber:.38 Special Action Type: 5-Shot, Double Action / Single Action, Swing-Out, Fluted Cylinder Revolver Markings: The left side of Smith and Wesson Serial Number Date of Manufacture J Frame Revolver Lookup m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) enableSpinner: "True".toLowerCase() == "true", Smith & Wesson makes it possible for you to own a piece of history-in-the-making with these Classic revolvers. I found the model in the same place as your picture above. In 2001, Tomkins sold the concern to Saf-T-Hammer, an Arizona-based safety and security company. Then started doing it again in '31 or so. }; for (var i = 0; i < url.length; i++) { } A former Alaskan of 20 years, Eric Cedric now resides in California. They were known as 'The New Departure' to reflect the company's new approach to designing revolvers. When handling the revolver, be sure to handle it like it is loaded in order to mitigate accidents and injuries. 1966 - flat latch ends The Military and Police tag was added immediately after the gun'sintroduction, as a result of an 1899 order from the U.S. military for thousandsof Smith & Wesson's new revolvers in the then U.S. service standard .38 LongColt caliber. You are using an out of date browser. validatePhone(this); I just bought a S&W Model 64-3 .38 Spl. Debuting in 1953 these .22 LR revolvers with adjustable sights and either 2", 4" or 6 . script.onreadystatechange = null; - It was a predecessor round to the.38 Special. 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No clue. Could you dumb that down for me? He worked in Russia, Iceland, Greece, Turkey and Belize. They will usually have no property marks. - It was a predecessor round to the .38 Special. The barrel may have been made shorter on the end that screws into the frame. Performance Center M&P40 M2.0 Ported C.O.R.E. Smith and Wesson customer service can be reached by phone at 800-331-0852, Monday-Friday, from nine AM to five PM Eastern Standard Time. Mfg. I have 3 S&W revolvers that fit in that calendar time frame. That being said you might want to consider adding a few Victory models to your USGI collection. 3gr. 1955 - 4 screw side plate ends That would be an unusual way to shorten a barrel. 38 Smith and Wesson Special Ctg Serial Numbers S&W Hand Ejectors: 1896 to 1961 All 5-Screw & Vintage 4-Screw SWING-OUT Cylinder REVOLVERS, and the 35 Autos and 32 Autos Thread Tools Brandish Modes # 1 11-06-2010, 12:11 AM Information? The Smith & Wesson logo is a stylized "S" overlayed on top of a stylized "W". Oh, and it's all rare collectible ammo, as well. Your family has a Model of 1899, 1st Model Military & Police, Army & Navy revolver from 1902. These countries include the Union of South Africa (21,347), Canada (45,328), and Australia (8,000). (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), if (script.readyState == "loaded" || 1952 = 7369 - 21342 The letters continue on through the alphabet, for pistols manufactured at later dates. K-frames all have six. PROPERTY' at about serial number V300000. It is a double-action revolver built on the square butt K 5 screw frame. ]/g, ""); View. But C.W. Courtesy Mike Stuckslager var prm = Sys.WebForms.PageRequestManager.getInstance(); View. 32 Safety Hammerless Revolver: Smith & Wesson Model 15 K38 Combat Masterpiece. mobile: 480, .ui-datepicker-trigger { opacity: 0; } - 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. !function(n){n.fn.on||(n.fn.on=function(n,e,t,u){var i=this,g=arguments.length;return g>3?i.delegate(e,n,t,u):g>2? Identifying the weapon is a matter of locating the identifying etchings with the serial number along the gun metal on the barrel. function ihCustomizations() { Smith & Wesson Safety Hammerless advertisement from 1899, as published in Harper's Magazine, Smith & Wesson Model 642 Ladysmith in .38 Special, Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Smith_%26_Wesson_Safety_Hammerless&oldid=1025246216'. $('#cartsync_mobile_menu').show().animate({'margin-left':'0'}, 'slow'); Locate the serial number on the left side of the pistol's frame. Is the KEL TEC SUB-2000 California legal. var additionalEvents = []; He's published in "Outside" and "Backpacker" and has written a book on life in small-town Alaska, "North by Southeast." Both cartridges predate the 38 special, but have different beginnings. Iver Johnson .38 S&w Top Break Revolver Serial Numbers. PATENTED OCT.8.01.DEC.17.01.FEB.6.06.SEPT.14.09.DEC.29.14 Thank you. The standard location for the serial number is above the trigger guard. (4 inch common in .38 special, 5 inch common in 38/200 or .38 S&W)Sights: FixedFinish: Early sandblast blue, sandblast mid-night black (appears grayish black). AC.sslDomain = 'www.mcarbo.com'; AYA 1995-2006 Year ser. These were manufactured between 1915 and 1942. }); var r = parseFloat(($(this).data('retail') || 0.00).replace('$','')); }); The .38 Special CTG is a six-shooter. Serial numbers should be matching on all revolvers. script.async = (isAsync === true || false); "string"==typeof e?i.delegate(e,n,t):i.bind(n,e,t):i.bind(n,e)},n.fn.off=function(n,e,t){var u=this,i=arguments.length;return"string"==typeof e?i>2?u.undelegate(e,n,t):i>1?u.undelegate(e,n):u.undelegate():i>1? The letter "A" denotes a pistol manufactured at a very early date. clonedSlideIdPrefix: "__CLONED__" 1953 = 28916 // show/hide retail-saving tags on products cards The .38 was based on S&W's medium frame, while the .32 was based on the smaller sized '1' frame. Wow! van Vogt, Thank you for the extra pictures. Do the dates on the top have any significance? Locate either 'Smith & Wesson, Springfield, Massachusetts' or 'Smith & Wesson; Houlton, ME' stamped on the barrel. Grip/StockEXAMPLE Click Here Barrel EXAMPLE Click Here Cylinder EXAMPLE Click Here Extractor Start EXAMPLE Click Here Butt EXAMPLE Click Here. Colt Firearms Each is based on a model known for legendary performance then enhanced . Unload the gun and clear the chamber; make sure it is safely unarmed and unloaded before handling. Browning Firearms has created and manufactured firearms such as shotguns, rifles, rimfires, and pistols, along with many other gun-related accessories. Partnership with Horace Smith & Daniel B. Wesson was from 18561874. 357 MAGNUM $1139. I found it locked in a safe in about a half an inch of gun oil about 12 years ago. The revolvers of the U.S. armed forces have always been under appreciated by collectors, the good news is that makes them relatively inexpensive to acquire, but this is changing. script.type = "text/javascript"; The Victory model was so named for the 'V' prefix which was placed before the serial number and represented 'Victory' against the Axis powers in World War II. 1950 = start at 1 Property marks: The most common property marks found on the Victory model are the UNITED STATES PROPERTY, US PROPERTY, and the US NAVY markings. I found a lot of good info about my S&W. # end 199516-03-001-95 16-03-800-95 If you can tell me the caliber (make sure it is exactly what is printed on the barrel) and the serial number, I'll bet I can make a pretty good guess. L-frames can hold six or seven shots depending on the model. The later appear to be Army Supply Program contract revolvers. -A.E. if(r > 0.00 && r > p){ ; The .38-caliber serial number range is from 241704-1000000. This revolver was designed specifically for the .38 Special cartridge (CTG) and was initially released for sale in 1899. For a complete listing see the books referenced below. On the rare occasion I go in to one, the prices on firearms are ridiculous. Compare. } } 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. They key words in that post are "pawn shop". 38 S&W SPECIAL $869. 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. [1], Minor design changes were made to these revolvers over the years, resulting in several different design models, as termed by collectors. McNez holds a Bachelor of Science in international business management from Fairleigh Dickinson University. el.value = el.value.replace(/[^0-9\. Identifying the weapon is a matter of locating the identifying etchings with the serial number along the gun metal on the barrel. You have to ask? MODEL 617 6" BARREL. Get a basic idea of whether your Smith & Wesson pistol was manufactured at a very early date or a later date by identifying the letters from A to Z in the serial number. These small revolvers were designed to fire full power rounds and are as simple and easy to use as they are reliable. Performance Center Edition. If so, the right side of the barrel would read 32 WCF CTG between two Maltese . document.body.appendChild(script); 100 greatest dance hits of the 90s rar. For your firearm, the following current values apply (from the Blue Book of Gun Values). It was discontinued in 1999. Smith & Wesson makes.38 Special revolvers. You are using an out of date browser. 22 LR $959. [1], These top-break revolvers were designed for fast reloading and concealed carry as the hammer was internal and would not snag on drawing the revolver from a pocket. Some serial numbers are located underneath the frame in front of the trigger guard. fileLabel: "", A forum community dedicated to Smith & Wesson firearm owners and enthusiasts. window.dataLayer=window.dataLayer||[]; Based in southern New Jersey, Mike McNez has been writing since 2010. 1957 = 117770 - 125000 Look up the pistol's full serial number -- including all letters and numbers -- in the back section of the "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson" book. Seeing that the model 10 has traditionally been a .38 special for, at the time, early 70's, over 75 years; S&W did not want to confuse buyers with a .357 38 Special, so they gave it its own model number. MODEL 340 PD - NO INTERNAL LOCK. Find the Smith & Wesson logo on the wood handles. As of March 2011, Smith & Wesson offers approximately 110 different pistols of varied designs and features. Write the number down. NES/MFS February Giveaway ***Taurus G3***, RETIRED, at home or wherever I want to be, http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=356710. It may not display this or other websites correctly. $50 PREPAID CARD. var telVal = jQuery(el).val() || ""; Indiana Gun Owners is the most active and largest Indiana gun community online. Ergonomics * * * large: 1920, } U.S. NAVY Found on the revolvers left top strap as per the two Navy contracts. Oh, and Australia ( 8,000 ) are `` pawn shop '' 2001! 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