When did the Smith and Wesson Model 10 come out?

In 1945 they started with S811338 and went to 999999 in 1948. Based on your serial number yours was probably late 1947 to early 1948. In 1957 the 38 M&P became the model 10. There definitely should be a serial number on the butt.

What was the serial number for the Smith and Wesson 38?

Your serial number would be S946284. Prior to 1957, S&W didn’t use model numbers. The guns had a name and yours was know as the 38 Military & Police. Serial numbers beginning with an S were produced from 1945 until 1948.

How to date a Smith and Wesson revolver?

For the exact date on your gun request the letter from S&W Historian Roy Jinks. Pre-War N frame. *Note that a number of N frames with serials in the S138000-S140000 range (and the range may be wider either way) are seen that were shipped much later than the serial would suggest should be the case.

How to identify a s and W revolver and when was it made?

Many people have questions about how to identify a S&W revolver and when was it made. I borrowed this from a thread on Highroad.org forum. It has a lot of info that might be of interest to many of you. This is where to look for the model number (not used until around 1957). Sometimes the serial number is here, especially in later models.

Can a serial number on a Smith and Wesson be off?

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. For the exact date on your gun request the letter from S&W Historian Roy Jinks.

What was the 2 ND model of Smith and Wesson?

The .38 Special Military & Police saw other design revisions rolled out as the 2 nd Model, with much streamlining of the action and trigger mechanism being foremost among them. Most relevant to many users of the M&P was the addition of a lug beneath the barrel that allowed the ejector rod to engage it securely.

When did the model 10-7 series start?

The 10-7 series started in 1977. The same change in the heavy barreld model 10 became the 10-8 series, same year. Recheck your serial number. It should be three letters and four numerals. Your AD7 is probably ADT 3xxx.

The 4-inch barrel Model 10 were predominantly issued as primary side arms while the smaller 2-inch barrel ‘snub nose’ revolvers made excellent backup guns. In 1970 Smith & Wesson launched the Model 64 which was in essence a Model 10 in stainless steel.

When did Smith and Wesson make the Model 15?

In addition to military use, the Model 15 was issued by many police departments across the United States as well as various federal law enforcement agencies. In 1972 S&W produced a stainless steel version of the Model 15 which it termed the Model 67.

What’s the model number of a Smith and Wesson?

A number of production and engineering changes have been made throughout the years, some of which are noted by a dash number suffixed to the Model number (15-1, -2, -3). Over the years the Model 15 has been produced with several barrel lengths, with 4″ (standard) and 2″ (1964–1988) being the most common.

When did the Smith and Wesson Model 38 come out?

The .38 S&W Military & Police Model of 1905 4th Change (introduced 1915), incorporated a passive hammer block and enlarged service sights that quickly became a standard across the service revolver segment of the industry. Heat treatment of cylinders began in 1919.