Site for early S&W date of mfr?
I don't have a copy of Roy Jenks' book, can anyone direct me to a site that lists date of mfr. for these early Smiths? I haven't had any luck looking . Emery
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Why not just ask the question? Maybe we can come up with something. 0 -
OK 'Scout, here goes:
1) S&W .44R #3 1st mdl. 20XXX
2) S&W .44R DA 1st mdl(?) ...382XX
3) S&W .32 DA 4th mdl....204XXX
4) S&W .38 DA 3rd mdl...205XXX
5) S&W .32 DA 3rd mdl...339XX
Thanks for any help. Emery
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If you want the exact year each of your guns were shipped,you will have to get a letter on each from S&W. The book only lists dates of manufacture and serial number ranges for these early guns. Here they are in order:
#1 made from 1878-1912(serial numbers from #1-35796)
#2 made from 1881-1913(serial numbers from #1-54668)
#3 made from 1883-1909(serial numbers from #43406-282999)
#4 made from 1884-1895(serial numbers from #119001-322700)
#5 made from 1882-1883(serial numbers from #22173-43405)
These numbers were copied from the "Standard Catalog of S&W" by Supica & Nahas. It's a good book for the price,as is the "History of S&W" by Roy Jinks.0 -
Hello Emery,
Here are the best guess dates that I can come up with useing the books and interpolating between serial numbers on revolvers from my collection for which I have letters. I may be off a year or two, but, is the best I can do without paying $30 per serial number to get the information from Jinks.
1. 1874
2. 1892
3. 1898
4. 1884
5. 1883
I said before these dates should be ballpark and give you an idea as to when your revolvers were made.
Best of luck, Scout0 -
Thanks guys, for all the help!! Emery
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