Are there any Smith and Wesson guns with the same serial number?

In other words there would have been K22’s, K32’s and K38’s all sharing the same serial number range. It is even possible to have consecutive serial number guns that are different models as Smith didnt do things in serial number order. Thanks I did not know that.

Can a serial number on a s and W 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. Pre-War N frame.

What was batch number on Webley and Scott air pistol?

Later Pistols were the marked with usually a threedigit batch number. This was to identify parts that were fitted to specific guns has they were processed round the factory. No Air Pistols were produced 1940-1945. Guns with BIRMINGHAM 4 on the side of the cylinder were made up to 1958 after which the 4 was Removed.

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.

Are there different models of Smith and Wesson K22?

Also, frames shared serial number blocks among models. In other words there would have been K22’s, K32’s and K38’s all sharing the same serial number range. It is even possible to have consecutive serial number guns that are different models as Smith didnt do things in serial number order.

When did Smith and Wesson start publishing model numbers?

Smith & Wesson did not have model numbers until 1957. They rarely printed the model names on the guns. Is it a S&W? Is it a six-shooter? Is there any other tradename on the gun or grips? Can we have photos? Will you give us a redacted serial number, e.g. 123XXX? Help us help you. And, welcome aboard. Photos are a big help in identifying any gun.

How old is a Smith and Wesson revolver?

One of the most common postings I’ve noticed on gun forums begins with a member that has a Smith & Wesson revolver; they want to know everything about what it is, how old it is, and how much it’s worth.