S&W Model 31 X ???

March 06, 2009 02:16

I have a S&W Model 31 X blue, .32 S&W Long, 4" barrel, w/fixed sights and wood grips. The firearm's finish and condition is 95% +, I have the original box and manual.
Does anyone know what the "X" denotes?
Trying to find out if the "X" adds any additional value to the firearm.

Thanks in advance

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nmyers

March 06, 2009 11:06
Please explain why you believe that your gun is a "Model 31X". Something on the gun? The box? A S&W catalog?

Neal
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rubicrawler_lj

March 06, 2009 12:50
quote:Originally posted by nmyers
Please explain why you believe that your gun is a "Model 31X". Something on the gun? The box? A S&W catalog?

Neal

From it's original box.
Model No.: 31-X, Fin: B, Barrel: 4, Stock: R, TH: blank, TT: blank, Ins: W, PKR: 5 or S, Special Features: blank, Serial No.: H87XXX Front Sight: 2, WD: Blank

Everything was handwritten in black ink except for the "2" in the Front Sight: filed, it was wriiten in black marker.

Thanks
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Laredo Lefty

March 06, 2009 15:17
If its on the box and not on the gun its likely just a typo.
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Hawk Carse

March 06, 2009 15:28
Maybe they printed the box labels in advance, knowing there would be more dash numbers.
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nmyers

March 06, 2009 17:19
You may have a Model 31-2 or a Model 31-3, but those are the only cataloged models it could be. Look on the part of the frame visible when the cylinder is swung open.

The X on the box could have been written by the packer, the checker, the distributor, the retailer, or a previous owner. It doesn't mean anything.

Neal
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rubicrawler_lj

March 06, 2009 19:29
The frame is stamped 30-1.
Is there anyway to find out how old it is?
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rufe-snow

March 06, 2009 20:06
Close as the S & W Book, comes serial number wise. "1972-1976".
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rubicrawler_lj

March 07, 2009 03:31
Thanks!
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