AUW PreFix

inthex1

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I'm looking at purchasing a S&W Mod 57. The owner states that the Prefix is AUW. I can not find on the net that the AUW was used for the Mod. 57.
Is he reading it wrong or I'm just not finding it.
I'm trying to find the age of the gun.
Thanks
inthex
 
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More INFO

More info.
It's a 57-1
S/N is AUW72--
Product code is 102202
Thanks
Looking for appox age.
inthex
 
S&W serial numbers began using the 3-letter prefix in 1980 at AAA. The 57-1 (-1 indicates elimination of the recessed chambers and barrel retaining pin) commenced in 1983. AUW7200 was likely made in early 1987.
 
Thanks for the info

I was hoping it was alittle older but that might work.
It's 99% in the box and I'm looking to get it for trade value of $600.
Thanks again
 
Special Order Number 6311

Hello again,
THERE IS A SPECIAL ORDER NUMBER ON BOX LABEL 6311.
Does that mean anything?
 
I've been told that the first number represents the year and the last three the day of the year. So in this case your gun would date to Nov 1986, which fits in with what the previous guys estimated.
 
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