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.

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.

When did the Webley longspur revolver come out?

Date your gun. Webley volume production revolvers started to appear around 1853 as the Webley Longspur. From then on Webley revolvers developed and evolved to meet market requirements. Often many different models in many different calibres were produced at the same time.

Which is the best double action revolver of all time?

Single Action Army, Buntline & New Frontier SAA (Post-War) Colt Double Action Revolvers top 1877 Lightning 1878 Frontier 1889 Navy 1892, 94, 95, 96, 1901, 03, New Army & Navy Models

What’s the serial number on a Smith and Wesson?

Smith and Wesson Serial Number Date of Manufacture J Frame Revolver Lookup. For models 36, 37, 38, 49, 50 and pre model number versions. 1950 = start at 1 1952 = 7369 – 21342 1953 = 28916 1955 = 55050 – 75000 1957 = 117770 – 125000 1962 = starts at 295000 1969 = ends at 786544 J serial Prefix serial numbers. For models 36, 37, 38, 49, 50.

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 kind of Revolver was the Smith and Wesson 25?

Also, if you have an early enough vintage where it was simply a Model 25 those revolvers were manufactured in both .45 Long Colt and .45 ACP (separately, of course).

What was the Smith and Wesson Model No.2 Army?

Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Army. S&W Army No 2, Cartridges .32 R.F. The Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Army a.k.a. Model No. 2 Old Model Smith & Wesson Revolver was Smith & Wesson’s first .32 caliber revolver, intended to combine the small size and convenience of the Smith & Wesson Model 1 .22 rimfire with a larger caliber.

When did the S & W Model 25 5 come out?

The Model 25 is still available in S&W’s Classic series (I believe the current designation is the 25-15). The gun we are looking at below is a Model 25-5 which was introduced in 1978. In 1982 the pinned barrel was replaced by a crush fit barrel, marking the end of an era.

How to find out the year my gun was made with serial?

I have a 1943 vintage High Power, and it has a character associated with the serial which defines which cycle of the same serial numbers it was. Mine is a lowercase “a”. A later gun with the identical number would be a “b”, and so on. An 1839-ish vintage Malherbe 20-gauge smoothbore has a 3-digit number, and I cannot find details on it.

How can I find out what year Aya gun was made?

Once you’ve determined the model, go on the manufacturer’s website to find which year the gun was made, from the digits following the dash. In this instance, 331-12345 was manufactured in the year 2007. In the case of the AyA number, the gun was manufactured in 1995, evidenced by the last two numbers, and “123” is its identifying number.

Where to look for model number on S & W?

This is where to look for the model number (not used until around 1957). Sometimes the serial number is here, especially in later models. .32-20 Hand Ejector 32-20 Win. K both of these used a shorter than standard cylinder.

When do you see the marks on a revolver?

Modern pistols and revolvers are proved in their last stage of manufacture when complete with action and in firing order. Revolvers are marked on barrel, on the frame, and on each chamber.

Where can I find the serial number on a Smith and Wesson pistol?

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. These listings inform you of the pistol’s date of manufacture, based on the serial number.

What is the serial number of a mod 34?

Specifically the date of manufacture and value. It is a MOD. 34-1 with a serial number of M86123. Any help is appreciated. welcome01 to the forums from the Wiregrass! Your Model 34, Model of 1953 .22/32 Kit Gun, shipped around 1976.

What was the serial number of the 1925 revolver?

Iver Johnson used the serial numbers E17801 thru E27900 in 1925 on the small frame ( solid frame ) .32 US Revolver. So 1925 and it should be safe for modern .32 S&W ammo..

What’s the serial number of A.22 revolver?

Description: Serial #6783, .22 RF, 2 1/2″ octagon barrel with a fine, bright bore that has some mild freckling within the grooves. This is a very nice, seven-shot revolver with all-matching assembly numbers (2…