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Originally Posted by Jimmy L
I have one that looks identical with same markings in the same location (but not as clear as these),although mine is .38 long (that marking is clear).It has numbers stamped on major components with a different number and a letter stamped on the butt.Could any one tell me what these numbers represent.
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First off, welcome to the forum.
With an older Smith & Wesson, the answer is simple - some of the numbers on components (yoke, inside the yoke recess and sideplate) are merely for reference during the manufacturing process, while the all-important serial number is on the butt, as well as the underside of the barrel, the rear face of the cylinder, and the backside of the extractor.
With a Spanish copy, these guidelines may not apply. Posting some photos of the various markings could help us in sorting their significance out. I would, generally speaking, still expect the number on the butt to be the serial number, but without seeing it, I can't rule out that it's a some sort of rack or property number instead.