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Jan 26, 2023 · Model 19-3 Serial Number 4K797xx. Hi Guys - New Member but long time collector and shooting enthusiast. Several years ago I purchased a S&W Model 19-3 357 from a friend and it's since become my wife's favorite. It's in beautiful condition and has one of the smoothest triggers on any revolver I own. I've been searching the forum to try to get ... Taking the grips off the 19-4 and the serial number is on the butt plate. The same number is repeated in the #1 position in the photo above in my first post. The serial numbers; 19-3 4K99xxx. 19-4 39K9xxx. Yes, the 19-4 is a blued 6-inch barrel, and is a beauty. It looks brand new.Dec 22, 2021 · As said, the 241Kxxx is the SN and that dates the gun to early 1982. The -2 after M66 in the model number indicates the second engineering change, which occurred in 1982 and lasted until 1986 when the -3 was released. The Model 66 was initially released in 1970. The -2 change eliminated the pinned barrel and recessed charge holes in the cylinder. Smith & Wesson First Model, First Issue 1859. The Smith & Wesson Model 1 was the first firearm manufactured by Smith & Wesson, with production spanning the years 1857 through 1882.It was the first commercially successful revolver to use rimfire cartridges instead of loose powder, musket ball, and percussion caps.It is a single-action, tip-up …Model 19 Serial Number. Jump to Latest Follow ... Smith & Wesson Model 19-3 Sig Sauer P226 Legion 9mm SAO Remington 1911 R1 Beretta M9 June 1944 Springfield M1 Garand ... I'm Mr Bad Example, take a look at me. Reactions: WendyZXZ, chutch, Wiregrassguy and 2 others. Save Share. Like.Dec 22, 2021 · As said, the 241Kxxx is the SN and that dates the gun to early 1982. The -2 after M66 in the model number indicates the second engineering change, which occurred in 1982 and lasted until 1986 when the -3 was released. The Model 66 was initially released in 1970. The -2 change eliminated the pinned barrel and recessed charge holes in the cylinder. Finding your Smith and Wesson serial number depends on the type of firearm you have. Most modern Smith and Wesson revolvers have the serial number stamped on the butt of the gun’s ...From the Creator of the .357 Magnum: This is a 1972 Model 19-3 Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum. Bill Jordan asked Smith & Wesson to make a .357 Magnum on the medium-sized and lighter K frame, rather than the heavy N frame. Production of the 2 1/2" barrel Model 19 began in 1967. Handguns and long guns from the late 1940s through the 1970s are ... Step 2. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images News/Getty Images. Examine the surface of the S&W gun to find the serial number. Depending on what year it was made, the serial number could appear in various places, such as below the barrel on a revolver or on the bottom of the grip. Introduced in 1935 and built on the large N-Frame, Smith & Wesson's .357 Magnum was a classic revolver. Highly collectable, the .357 Magnum models are those produced before S&W introduced its numbering system in 1957. Registered .357 Magnum revolvers are the most valuable, with values ranging from $7,500 to …1365 posts · Joined 2012. #3 · Feb 8, 2014. Your M66-1 was shipped in 1981, according to The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. The original grips would have been Goncalo Alves target grips. The barrel should be pinned and the cylinder recessed on the M66-1. The grips would look like this.The .38 Special was the same size as .38 LC, but longer, allowing the loading of more black powder and thus was more powerful. But, .38 Special eventually lost out to .45 ACP and the Model 1911 semi-auto. The Model 1899 was replaced in 1902 with the Model 1902 which introduced the front locking lug for the ejector rod and eliminated the first ...Feb 1, 2018 · Serial numbers beginning with an S were produced from 1945 until 1948. In 1945 they started with S811338 and went to 999999 in 1948. Based on your serial number yours was probably late 1947 to early 1948. In 1957 the 38 M&P became the model 10. There definitely should be a serial number on the butt. This is a Model 19-3, and the serial number is 2K23969. The serial number under the grips on the frame, and by the ejector match. Other marking are: 33911 on the side of the frame under the grips, and also by the ejector. 33 and G1 on the side of the frame under the grips, and G1 by the ejector.Partnership with Horace Smith & Daniel11K views 17 replies 15 participants last post by CajunBass Dec 1, Trying to figure out the rough value, age and any weird quirks the model might have since they didn't tell me too much at the shop. Sorry for my phones terrible quality photos. The grip is the hogue monogrip, I believe it's a 5" barrel but embarrassingly I don't own a ruler. Serial Number: BND 8901 Model Number: 629-3 Hi all, doing a little research on a pistol which my wife's uncle is h Jun 15, 2019 · 8747 posts · Joined 2009. #7 · Jun 16, 2019. Welcome to the forum, we do like pictures. This one is also a 19-3, in the 3K serial number range. My friends call me 'M ick'. Save the Second Amendment, take a kid shooting! WendyZXZ, scott, jeepnut and 2 others. Save Share. Hello, I need help finding the year of when my model 17 22 lo

Partnership with Horace Smith & Daniel B. Wesson was from 1856–1874. Family owned by the Wesson Family from 1874–1965. Smith & Wesson became a subsidiary of Bangor-Punta from 1965–1983. Between 1983–1987, Smith & Wesson was owned by the Lear Siegler Co. On May 22, 1987, it was sold to R.L.Tomkins, a British holding company.Nov 27, 2023 · jonesy814. 20649 posts · Joined 2012. #11 · Nov 28, 2023. Welcome to the forum. There should be a number in front of the K. The model 67 was introduced in 1972 at around serial number 2K55997. The full serial number is found on the butt of the grip frame. You will have to remove the grips to see it. So here it is. Model 19-3. Serial number puts mnf. between 1972-1973 (2k84932) based on what I read in standard catalog. Gun was Obtained from a guy at work cleaning out his fathers closet. Didn’t have any back info on gun. Original stocks gone. Pachmyer rubber in place. Based on what I’m seeing, the S&W seal doesn't look as …There have been three major series of .38 Special and .357 magnum K-frames along with a couple of unique models: Military & Police : The original K-frame. They have fixed sights and no underlug or shroud around the ejector rod. The .357 magnum versions were added to the catalog along with the Combat Magnum series.

Smith and Wesson Model Specific. S&W Revolvers 1945 to Present Question model 38 airweight age and serial number ... The serial number is J644118 what information does the serial number contain about the firearm. What year was this firearm manufactured. ... #5 · Nov 19, 2013. Thats a sweet one jls, and the grips set it off, …20592 posts · Joined 2012. #3 · Nov 11, 2018. The 10- 5 was made from 62 until it was replaced by the 10-7 in 1977. It should have a standard tapered barrel. The model 10-6 was the ……

Reader Q&A - also see RECOMMENDED ARTICLES & FAQs. Apr 16, 2018 · 2164 posts · Joined 2009. #2 · A. Possible cause: Wiregrassguy. 25245 posts · Joined 2012. #4 · Mar 20, 2021. Model 36 serial .