deserttrans
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I'm a revolver guy, but collect mostly old Ruger SA's. But could not pass up this very minty M48-4. Could someone provide a Ser# date check please. Your help is greatly appreciated.
![Smith & Wesson 48-4 003[1].jpg](https://cdn.smith-wessonforum.com/attachments/34/34452-7969881b152fdc3c92fa741ceac5c850.jpg?hash=Img3nwIWDe "Smith & Wesson 48-4 003[1].jpg")
![S&W 48-4[1].jpg](https://cdn.smith-wessonforum.com/attachments/34/34453-fc356d9301adcde2a113abdb7708703f.jpg?hash=WWrj5jP8Qw "S&W 48-4[1].jpg")
![Smith & Wesson 48-4 002b[1].jpg](https://cdn.smith-wessonforum.com/attachments/34/34454-1d7ae774659ab2f177c1695c6ef48654.jpg?hash=bb3KQ7DmUl "Smith & Wesson 48-4 002b[1].jpg")
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![Smith & Wesson 48-4 006[1].jpg](https://cdn.smith-wessonforum.com/attachments/34/34456-f3e720271484a3d5f994ee634a85b472.jpg?hash=3gtdaDajHO "Smith & Wesson 48-4 006[1].jpg")
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ronnie gore
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model 48
it looks like 1978/79
it looks like 1978/79
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Thanks ronnie, name here in Ron too.
I couldn't have passed that up either! 
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rags
Welcome!!rags
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Thanks rags, yeah it is pretty slick....
I agree, this is a very nice looking Model 48. But with an 8K serial number, I'd put it in 1975, except that the 48-4 was released in 1977. Numbers can sometimes be very misleading. Only a letter from Mr. Jinks can tell you for sure.
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I guess we can assume late 70's then. All the help is appreciated.
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The prefix on the box looks like 2(space)8K, so late '70s is correct. Enjoy!
Yep. Failed to see the "2" since it was written in the previous box. Good catch and thanks for the correction.
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The Ser# on the revolver grip butt is 28K1003. I can't really explain how it is printed on the box label? Again thanks for all the input and help.
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