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Originally Posted by ten-mile
I bought this at a local gun show yesterday as a carry gun for my niece. I didn't look at the serial number until I got home. Does anyone have a lower number? I see that Jinks states they began at 104. It could be carefully pried from my hands.
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Actually, Roy says on page 231 of his
History of Smith & Wesson ('79 edition) that the steel frame Centennials started with the number 1 on Dec. 1, 1952. Still, you do have a very early serial number; it's quite a find and in great condition. Congratulations!
John