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Originally Posted by zellerSC
Are all these designated as "Centennial?" I see some have CEN in the S/N, and others don't....I guess the 640 no dash's are the Centennial's????? Also, are the Centennials more desireable? Thanks.
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Not sure what the factory intended but most of us consider all the model 640s as Centennials. And yes, many of us prefer the original 640 in 38 Special . . . some of which have the "CEN" serial number prefix. They are excellent carry revolvers.
While most of us think of the 640 as having a 1 7/8" barrel, there is also a 3" heavy barrel Centennial in 38 Special that were special ordered by John Jovino, a NY S&W Distributor.
Here is my 1 7/8" which dates to 1991 with a BFZ s/n prefix:
Here is my 3" which dates to 1994 with a BRH s/n prefix:
Russ
CORRECTION: The 3" barrel was available from the introduction of the 640 in 1989 until the 3" was discontinued in 1993. It was the model 60 in the 3" heavy barrel that was special ordered by John Jovino.