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I have a model 28, s.n. N5660xx and a model 30-1, s.n. 8170xx. I would like to know then year of manufacture if possible. Thank you.
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Thank You Saxon, I was hoping you would reply. I double checked the serial and model number and no H was found. The six digit number on the butt has no room for an H. 0 -
I doubled checked this serial number and it is a six digit number with no H. Thank you Saxon, I was hoping you would respond. This is an old gun that is in poor condition, unlike the rest of my smiths and I was curious. 0 -
The "H" prefix started in 1969
"-1" is the only change reference used from 1961 until revolver discontinued in 1976
The started life as the 32 Hand Ejector on the I frame and contined on through the improved I frame and then to the J frame.
Post war s/n range is 536685 - 826977 when the change was made to the H prefix for the Models 30 and 31 starting w/ H00001 and running until H161201+ (ending s/n is not published)
Unfortunately my Standard Catalog of S&W 2nd Edition only provides a s/n and year range of: 1961-1970 for s/n 712954-826977, so w/ the partial number you supplied I'd guess circa 1968 (or there 'bouts).
Hope this helps.
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