The first set is the manufacturers code, the second designates the type of firearm, the third set is the firearms chronological number, the fourth set shows the year of mfg. Factory Letter Smith & Wesson Collectors Association. var p = parseFloat(($(this).data('price') || 0.00).replace('$',''));
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Between 19831987, Smith & Wesson was owned by the Lear Siegler Co. On May 22, 1987, it was sold to R.L.Tomkins, a British holding company. 1979-1980 = J670001 - J760000
- The serial number range was from 1 to 54474 -.38 Smith Wesson was a shorter and slightly larger in diameter case than the.38 Special. $(this).find('.total-saving').removeClass('hide');
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1971-1972 = 1J1 - 999J99
It was determined to be 1953 and it now has a new home. Navy marked pistols usually have none. }
Produced from 1915-1942. although i didnt get all the info i was looking for.
1962 = starts at 295000
Serial numbers for the .38 special Victory model began at about V1 in early 1942 and ran until VS811119 with a date of late August of 1945 (end of production). }
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It was discontinued in 1999. Edited by Rex Halfpenny for 2023 value updates. Share this: Two (2) Smith & Wesson .38 Cal. I like Black Rifle Coffee. Available in various calibers and with three diverse hammer designs, it . The letters continue on through the alphabet, for pistols manufactured at later dates. The Smith & Wesson Victory Model and the Enfields can take full .38 Special pressures, which the .38-200 mostly reaches for. JavaScript is disabled.
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22 LR $959. Heat-treated cylinders began to be used cerca serial number 316,648 in 1919, so best guess on this gun . is usually found an ordnance bomb and proof mark. These listings inform you of the pistol's date of manufacture, based on the serial number. 1955 = 55050 - 75000
In addition, the Smith & Wesson logo gives away the maker of the firearm. 1976-1977 = J370001 - J610000
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I didn't get that kind of detail from the SW forum! The second is a 5" .38 S&W caliber, "United States Property" mark on the topstrap, no U.S. inspector marks found, no British marks found, marked "OSTERREICH POLIZI" on the top left frame and a large "761" stamped on the left frame, just above the rear triggerguard.
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Sacred cows are always fair game. EXAMPLE Click Here, G.H.D From approximately 1942 to about May 1943 the acceptance mark of Ordnance officer Guy H. Drewry is found on the butt.
Look to the outside right edge of the barrel to find a serial number.
The finished product became the Model 40 and 42 chambered in .38 Special and is alternately known as the Smith & Wesson Centennial as it was produced in the 100th anniversary of the founding of Smith & Wesson. Serial numbers for the .38 special Victory model began at about V1 in early 1942 and ran until VS811119 with a date of late August of 1945 (end of production).
I'd shoot it) you mileage may vary. Just got off the phone with a friend who saw & handled this gun at a pawn shop with an 8" barrel. The precise shipping date as "lettered" can be several years off depending on model.
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A descendant of the .38 Hand Ejector Military & Police Model of 1899, Smith & Wesson's first swing-out-cylinder revolver to chamber the then-new .38 Special cartridge, the Victory model, was an updated wartime production version introduced in 1942. [1][4] While few competitors replicated the grip safety, the internal hammer or 'hammerless' design proved popular with other manufacturers such as Iver Johnson and Harrington & Richardson.
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May 11, 2006 The serial number should be stamped inside one of the grips. It is chambered for the .38 Special cartridge, and most were fitted with a 6 in (150 mm) or 838 in (210 mm) barrel. I'd like to suggest this post become a sticky - nice stuff, Great post, although I have to admit my first thought on reading the title was "What kind of girl is an "S&W" that someone would want to be able to identify and date them?".
The .38 Special CTG is a six-shooter. if (typeof callback === "function")
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These were manufactured between 1915 and 1942. If the grips are OEM to the gun then the gun is a 1920-1930 or there about. The standard location for the serial number is above the trigger guard.
AC.storeDomain = 'www.mcarbo.com'; Performance Center Edition. John has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Memphis State University. S&W hoped to capture the military market because the U.S. government cartridge at the time was the .38 Long Colt which was anemic. Can anyone tell me the year it was manufactured? This actually corresponding to a fixed sight model 19. EXAMPLE Click Here and Here for the Navy applied mark. - The acceptance mark of Ordnance officer Waldemar Bromberg is located on the butt (to about serial number V145000). If it's later than 1920 it will be a 1905, 4th change. They'll tell you the ship date and where the factory shipped it to (usually a distributor), "The right to buy weapons is the right to be free." gtag('js', new Date());
The 38 LC started out life as heeled cartridge and then was converted to hollow base like the 41 LC. $50 PREPAID CARD. Hammer and Trigger are case hardened.Grips: Checkered walnut with medallion until early 1942, post February of 1942 they are smooth American Walnut with out medallions. callback();
You can also reach customer service by email at customerservice@smith-wesson.com. The Browning website features a page where you can search for your firearm's serial number or click on the model to locate the serial number.
As of March 2011, Smith & Wesson offers approximately 110 different pistols of varied designs and features.
Below you will find some of the common stamps with links to examples.
I've got a lot of old guns that I keep shooting, that's a nice revolver you have. Estimated Value Range -see below.
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Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images News/Getty Images. This has been in my family going back to the early 1900s if not a little sooner. Russian Contract Model, Cyrillic Barrel Address, .32-20 Hand Ejector 2nd Model (Model of 1902), .32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1902 1st Change, .32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1905 1st Change, .32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1905 2nd Change, .32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1905 3rd Change, Model 845 .45 ACP Limited Performance Center, Model 629-4 Carry Comp II Performance Center, Model 3 Russian 1st Model First Model Russian, Second Model Schofield (Civilian 2nd Model Schofield), Model 3 Russian 3rd Model (Loewe & Tula Copies), .32 Single-Action (so-called "1-1/2 Frame" Centerfire), .32 Safety Hammerless (aka .32 New Departure or .32 Lemon Squeezer) 1st Model, .38 Single-Action 1st Model (Baby Russian), .38 Single-Action 3rd Model (Model of 1891), Model 686 Powerport 6-Inch (1995 Pre-Lock) 104272, .22-32 Target Model of 1953 (Pre-Model 35), K-22 3rd Model / K22 Masterpiece (postwar), .32 Hand Ejector Model of 1896 or .32 Hand Ejector 1st Model, .32 Hand Ejector Model of 1903, 1st through 5th Change, .32 Hand Ejector Model of 1903 1st Change, .32 Hand Ejector Model of 1903 2nd Change, .32 Hand Ejector Model of 1903 3rd Change, .32 Hand Ejector Model of 1903 4th Change, .32 Hand Ejector Model of 1903 5th Change, .32 Regulation Police (Postwar) Pre-Model 31, .32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1905 4th Change, .38 Hand Ejector Military & Police 1st Model or Model of 1899 Army-Navy Revolver, .38/200 British Service Revolver (Model K200), .38 Hand Ejector M&P Model of 1902, 1st Change, Victory Model K-200 British Service Revolver, .38 Regulation Police (postwar) Pre-Model 33, .38 Chiefs Special Airweight (Pre-Model 37), .44 Hand Ejector 3rd Model or Model of 1926, .44 Hand Ejector 4th Model Military (Model of 1950) Pre-Model 21, .44 Hand Ejector 4th Model Target (Model of 1950 Target) Pre-Model 24, .45 Hand Ejector U.S. Service Model of 1917, Model 12 (.38 Military & Police Airweight), Model 15-9 McGivern Heritage Performance Center, Model 19-7 .357 Magnum K-Comp Performance Center (1994 Pre-lock), Model 19-9 .357 Magnum Carry Comp Performance Center (With Lock), Model 19-4 Various Commemoratives & Specials, Model 24, 24-1, 24-2 (.44 Target Model of 1950, S serial range), Model 25-10 to 25-12 6.5" Heritage/Performance Center, Model 26-1 Georgia State Police Commemorative, Model 27-3 50th Anniversary Commemorative, Model 29-9 Performance Center Heritage and American Pride Issues, Model 65 (.357 Military & Police Heavy Barrel Stainless), Model 66 .357 Magnum F-Comp Performance Center Pre-Lock, Model 66-4 Super K Performance Center 3" Ported, Model 66-6 .357 Magnum Performance Center F-Comp Internal Lock, Model 317 AirLite, 317-1, AirLite Pre-Lock, Model 325PD 4" Thunder Ranch Performance Center, Model 437 Ellett Bros. Black/S 2-Tone 1 of 100, Model 460 Airweight Performance Center (.38 Special) Scarce, Model 460XVR Performance Center 2-Tone Ellett Bros. and Bone Collector, Model 460XVR 3", XVR 3.5", 460V4 4", and 460V5 5", Model 500 Various Barrels from 4" to 8.375", Model 500 Magnum Hunter Performance Center 10.5", Model 586 L Comp Performance Center with Lock, Model 610-2 Performance Center 6.5" Pre-Lock, Model 625-6/625-7 Mountain Gun .45 Colt/45 ACP 4", Model 625-6, 626-7 .45 Colt Light Hunter Performance Center 6", Model 625-6 Light Hunter Performance Center, Model 625-7 Light Hunter Performance Center, Model 625-8 (Jerry Miculek) 3" or 4" with Lock, Model 625-8 4" Performance Center with Lock, Model 627-0, 627-1, 627-2 (Pre-Lock 6-Shot, 5.5"), Model 627-PC, 627-3 (Performance Center Pre-Lock 8-Shot 5"), Model 627 Ultimate Defense Revolver (UDR)8-Shot Performance Center, Model 627-5 (Current Production Variations), Model 629-1 Alaska 1988 Iditarod Commemorative, Model 629-3 Carry Comp Performance Center, Model 629-4 Light Hunter Performance Center, Model 629-4 Light Hunter Plus Performance Center, Model 629-4 Master Hunter Performance Center, Model 629-4 Comped Hunter Performance Center, Model 629-4 Magnum Hunter Trail Boss Performance Center, Model 629-5 12" Extreme Hunter Performance Center, Model 629-5 Compensated Hunter Performance Center, Model 629-5 Stealth Hunter Performance Center, Model 629-5 Comped Hunter Performance Center, Model 629-5 Magna Classic Performance Center, Model 629-5, 629-6 V-Comp Performance Center, Model 629-7 Magnum Hunter 7.5 Two-Tone with Removable Compensator, Model 629-6 Compensated Hunter 7.5 (With Lock), Model 629-6 through 629-10 w/Lock Classic Series, Model 632 PowerPort Pro 3" Black or Stainless, Model 640 .357 Quadport Performance Center, Model 640 Paxton Quigley Performance Center, Model 640 Centennial Powerport Performance Center, Model 657-3 Light Hunter Performance Center, Model 681-4 Quadport 3" Performance Center, Model 686 (686, 686-1, 686-2, 686-3 1980-1993 Pre-Locks), Model 686-3 Carry Comp 6 Performance Center, Model 686-4 Competitor Performance Center, Model 686-4 Light Hunter Performance Center, Model 686 Carry Comp 3" Performance Center, Model 686-5 Plus Mountain Gun 4" (1998 Pre-Lock), Model 940 Centennial .356 TSW Performance Center, Model 41 (New Model 5.5" or 7" and Compliance Models), Model 845 Single-Action Performance Center, Model 945-1 Black Model Performance Center 4", Model 945 Micro Black Performance Center 3-1/4", Models 4553/4556/4566/4567/4576/4583/4586/4596, Model SW1911 Tactical Rail Performance Center, Performance Center M&P9 M2.0 C.O.R.E.
The letter "A" denotes a pistol manufactured at a very early date. });
SMALL. Pro, .40 S&W Performance Action Pistol Performance Center, "Shorty-Forty" .40 S&W Performance Center, "Shorty Forty" Mark III Performance Center, Model .356 TSW "Limited Series" Performance Center, Model 25-3 S&W 125th Anniversary Commemorative, Model 586 Massachusetts State Police Commemorative, M&P 15 Military & Police Tactical Rifle/Modern Sporting Rifle, Model 629-2 Classic Hunter Full-Lug Unfluted 6". # end 199516-03-001-95 16-03-800-95 This sounds suspiciously like a S&W pre-Victory model from WWII or shortly before. I have 3 S&W revolvers that fit in that calendar time frame. In 1957 it was stamped Model 15. Compare. Locate either "Smith & Wesson, Springfield, Massachusetts" or "Smith & Wesson; Houlton, ME" stamped on the barrel. If so, the right side of the barrel would read 32 WCF CTG between two Maltese . };
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Manufacture Year by Serial Number "K" Frame Revolvers - 1899 to 1983: (Years/Serial Number Range) Pre-War Years: 1899-1902..1-20,975 1902-1903..20,976-33,803 1903-1905..33,804-62,449 1905-1906..62,450-73,250 1906-1908..73,251-120,000 I don't paint bullets. Since 1852 Smith & Wesson has empowered Americans with the freedom, equality, and security promised by the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. Smith and Wesson Serial Number Date of Manufacture J Frame Revolver Lookup I feel like this gun may is more than a typical $150.38, but I don't know much about antique pistols. The standard location for the serial number is above the trigger guard. There was a war on. }
SMITH & WESSON Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Since 1857 Smith & Wesson has staked its headquarters in Springfield, Massachusetts with manufacturing operations in Holton, Maine and other operations in Columbia, Missouri.
McNez holds a Bachelor of Science in international business management from Fairleigh Dickinson University. This identification proves that the handgun is an authentic Smith & Wesson pistol. var prm = Sys.WebForms.PageRequestManager.getInstance();
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Smith & Wesson J-Frame revolvers have had your back since 1950. Please don't make any offers to buy on this thread guys. From approximately V300000 to end of production G.H.D is found on the left top strap; EXAMPLE Click Here. I have a model 13-2 police and military. I suspect your revolver is actually a.32/20 Hand Ejector, Model of 1905, 4th change. 38 Revolver: Smith & Wesson Model 64 D/A Stainless Revolver: Smith & Wesson . Compare. script.src = url;
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Obtain a copy of the 3rd Edition of "The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson," which lists all of the different gun models and the corresponding years of their serial numbers. 290483, bottom of butt, back of cylinder, and below ejector rod beneath barrel with B inspector mark, serial no. ")==-1){e.location=e.location.href+"?fbtheme=1"}else{e.location=e.location.href+"&fbtheme=1"}}}})(window)
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The Centennial (without grip safeties) are still made by S&W, and have been copied by other revolver manufacturers.
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The Victory Revolver was produced during World War II, it is a variation of the Military & Police Model of 1905, fourth change and had the following characteristics between 1942 and 1945: Barrel: 2, 4, 5, or 6 inch. View. The D- serial numbers didn't start until 1968. 1968 - diamond grips end
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. Production of the .38 M&P, with modifications over the years, continues today as the Model 10.
Crane and crane recess are also serial numbered to each other, but this is a different number then the revolvers serial number as is correct for Victory model revolvers. Examine the surface of the S&W gun to find the serial number. I found it locked in a safe in about a half an inch of gun oil about 12 years ago. The Smith & Wesson Model 10, previously known as the Smith & Wesson .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1899, the Smith & Wesson Military & Police or the Smith & Wesson Victory Model, is a K-frame revolver of worldwide popularity. // Global Variables
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Identifying the weapon is a matter of locating the identifying etchings with the serial number along the gun metal on the barrel. MODEL 43 C. 22 LR $759. Christopher John has been a freelance journalist since 2003. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The company's first offering was a lever-action repeating pistol. Caliber: .38 special Barrel Length: 4" Overall Length: 8.875" Weight: 34 oz Action: DA/SA Finish: Parkerized Capacity: 6 Price: Varies depending on condition RATINGS (out of five) Style * * * * * She's got class and style that would make most modern revolvers green with envy. The .38 S&W Special did not start production until Feb 1941, and they were only made in 2" (rare) and 4" barrel lengths. It is a 38 Special with 4" barrel and adjustable sights.
Partnership with Horace Smith & Daniel B. Wesson was from 18561874.
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The serial number is V13188. Step 1 1969 = ends at 786544
Not to say that we don't have revolvers that will shoot the S&W .32 Long cartridge. SMALL. What is the latest patent date?? The Victory Revolver was produced during World War II, it is a variation of the Military & Police Model of 1905, fourth change and had the following characteristics between 1942 and 1945: Barrel: 2, 4, 5, or 6 inch. var url = window.location.href.slice(window.location.href.indexOf('?') It is a very desirable and dare I say rare, M&P Target. But, .38 Special eventually lost out to .45 ACP and the Model 1911 semi-auto. The caliber is marked on the right side of the test gun's barrel, reading '38 S&W Special Ctg.' While 'Smith & Wesson' is stamped on the left side.
32 Safety Hammerless Revolver: Smith & Wesson Model 15 K38 Combat Masterpiece. - The serial number range was from 1 to 54474 - .38 Smith & Wesson was a shorter and slightly larger in diameter case than the .38 Special. That being said you might want to consider adding a few Victory models to your USGI collection. At this time the G.H.D acceptance mark was moved from the butt to the left top strap with the property mark. $(el).addClass("alert-success")
[1], Minor design changes were made to these revolvers over the years, resulting in several different design models, as termed by collectors. function validatePhone(el){
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38 S&W SPECIAL $629. To this day the Victory model is a very enjoyable shooting collectible, mainly due to its inexpensive cost, light recoil, and good accuracy. if someone could help me, it would be greatly appreciated. Indiana Gun Owners is the most active and largest Indiana gun community online.
EXAMPLE Click Here, P Proof marking. # start ser. A former Alaskan of 20 years, Eric Cedric now resides in California. It has either a blue or nickel finish. if (script.readyState == "loaded" ||
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Pre-War N frame. I pegged it as a 1903-1904 production .38 Hand Ejector from the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson. In fact, all revolvers that can shoot the newer .32 H&R Magnum or .327 Federal Magnum cartridge can also shoot the S&W .32 Long cartridge. History [ edit] validatePhone(this);
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Smith And Wesson 38 Special Ctg Serial Number List Chart 100 greatest dance hits of the 90s rar. The left sid eof the barrel states " 38 S & W SPECIAL U.S. SERVICE CTG'S" The top of the barrel reads " SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFILED MASS USA PAT'D APRIL 9, 89 MARCH 27, 94 MAY 21, 96 JULY 16, 95 AUG 4, 96 DEC 22, 96 OCT 4, 98 OCT 8, 01 DEC 17, 01" The only other marings on the gun are the five digit serial number on the butt of the gun and the S . Measure the barrel and make sure it is six inches. Ralph Orlowski/Getty Images News/Getty Images. Reading the serial number is appealing for gun owners because the letters and numbers can reveal the year of manufacture and the rarity of the weapon. There was both a .38 Smith & Wesson round made for black powder, and a later .38 Smith & Wesson Special round that was eventually loaded with smokeless powder. This thread is awesome! With articles appearing in various online publications, he has also contributed blogs for companies such as Granite Transformations and Blue Mile Cloud. var urlparam = url[i].split('=');
AYA 1995-2006 Year ser. Smith & Wesson makes .38 Special revolvers. MEDIUM. Count the number of chambers on the revolver.
The.38 Special CTG revolver is a six-shooter with a 6-inch barrel. document.body.appendChild(script);
They were most often produced with a 2-inch, 3-inch, or 3.5-inch barrels; but some 6' barrelled versions are known to exist.
MEDIUM. Some serial numbers are located underneath the frame in front of the trigger guard. The improved hammer block was put into production after an accidental discharge killed a sailor during World War II. I assume that is a rack number. The only .32 Long caliber handguns that we currently have in our database are a couple of derringers. + 1).split('&');
Smith and Wesson 1857 - 1945 by Robert J. Neal . 1953 = 28916
AC.sslDomain = 'www.mcarbo.com'; When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. The Smith & Wesson company was formed in 1852, in Norwich, Connecticut. 1952 = 7369 - 21342
Use a magnifying glass if needed. Looks like we're all over the place. You have to ask? Stainless can refer to the polished or matte stainless steel revolvers, or alloy revolvers with a silver matte finish that mimics the stainless steel look. try {
It may not display this or other websites correctly. If you can tell me the caliber (make sure it is exactly what is printed on the barrel) and the serial number, I'll bet I can make a pretty good guess. Before handling a firearm, double check that it is unloaded, no bullet is in the chamber and that the safety is on. Production: 38/200 British Service Revolver (S&W Caliber) - There were over 571,629 of these models produced between October 1941 and May 1945 for the British Common wealth countries. It is this sense of safety and security that frees us to pursue our goals and dreams, define our future, and fulfill the promise of America. The Navy also applied a Property mark on the left side plate on some revolvers; these were filled in with red paint. Benefits of cross referencing with S&W include notification if the firearm is stolen or has been used in a crime. And finally a parkerized finish. Applied at the S&W factory. In production since 1899, the Model 10 is a six-shot, .38 Special, double-action revolver with fixed sights. If you notice, the G in CTG barely fits between the T and the frame. var r = parseFloat(($(this).data('retail') || 0.00).replace('$',''));
Rear: S&W Micrometer Click Sight, adjustable for windage and elevation. For your firearm, the following current values apply (from the Blue Book of Gun Values). []+[])[!+[]+!+[]+!+[]]+([]+[]+[][[]])[+!+[]]+([]+[]+[][[]])[!+[]+!+[]]+$xY[8]+$xY[42]+$xY[+!+[]+!+[]+!+[]+!+[]+!+[]+!+[]])(); The Smith & Wesson Safety Hammerless or Smith & Wesson New Departure (nicknamed by collectors as the Lemon Squeezer) is a double-action revolver that was produced from 1887 to 1940 by Smith & Wesson. 9081, inside . // show/hide retail-saving tags on products cards
Support Indiana Gun Owners and get: Custom Title, Increased PM Storage, Instant Access to Classifieds, Increased Picture Storage, Increased Avatar Limits, Increased Attachment Limits. Usually the muzzle end is cut and a new front sight is soldered on. - The.38 SW is a low powered cartridge compared to the.38 Special.. Smith and wesson 38 special ctg serial number lookup. Smith & Wesson makes.38 Special revolvers. Decoding the serial number on a Smith & Wesson firearm requires some research, as several codes were utilized for guns manufactured before and after World War Two. This is not an S&W applied marking.
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He's published in "Outside" and "Backpacker" and has written a book on life in small-town Alaska, "North by Southeast." PROPERTY' at about serial number V300000. gtag('config','G-NVREQP5YBQ'); Iver Johnson .38 S&w Top Break Revolver Serial Numbers. enableSmallSpinner: "True".toLowerCase() == "true",
This revolver was designed specifically for the .38 Special cartridge (CTG) and was initially released for sale in 1899. Description: Make: Smith & Wesson Model: 60, The.38 Chiefs Special Stainless, J-Frame Round Butt Serial Number: R295499 Year of Manufacture: 1 (Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson 4th Edition, Supica & Nahas, P261) Caliber:.38 Special Action Type: 5-Shot, Double Action / Single Action, Swing-Out, Fluted Cylinder Revolver Markings: The left side of $('.product-pricing').each(function(){
I just bought a S&W Model 64-3 .38 Spl.
Retail prices may be 20% higher. Just to the right of the acceptance mark (W.B.) Cool stuff.
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- The .38 S&W is a low powered cartridge compared to the .38 Special. PERFORMANCE CENTER MODEL 19 CARRY COMP 2.5" BARREL. At a recent trip to the 2003 Louisville gun show I noticed prices on Victory revolvers had increased noticeably. It's been just what I've been looking for! When Smith & Wesson adopted model numbers in 1957, the Chiefs Special became the Model 36. 38 S&w Revolver For Sale. (catalog) Grips: Wood, rounded butt Material: Carbon steel frame and cylinder Finish: Blue Your family has a Model of 1899, 1st Model Military & Police, Army & Navy revolver from 1902.
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In production since 1899, the Model 10 is a six-shot,.38 Special, double-action revolver with fixed sights.