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Originally Posted by deadin
. . . We all know that S&W's were not shipped in serial number order and the only dates currently reasonably obtainable are the shipping dates.
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Good question Dean and excellent answers from our experts, but you mention that S&Ws were not shipped in serial number order . . . except . . .
I have noticed that several antique and some C&R models seem to be almost in perfect serial number/ship date order, while others are a total mess. Sorting the SWCA Database by model then by serial number yields a date listing. What is interesting is that some models are nearly chronological. My thoughts are that these were very popular and that orders were ahead of production, while those models that were less popular, accumulated on the shelves, sometimes for years before all went out the door. Any other thoughts out there?