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Old 03-21-2010, 12:54 PM
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I have a Smith and Wesson 22 Long Rifle CTG, single shot, inherited many years ago from my grandfather. There is what looks to be a serial number stamped on the grip--- 3514.

Can anyone speculate on its age and value?

Thanks very much.
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The only place a serial number would be stamped, or written, on the grip would be on the inside of the right grip panel, if the grips are original to the gun. The gun's serial number will be stamped on the butt, on the underside of the barrel latch, and on the rear of the barrel between the "ears' of the barrel. If the numbers in each of these places are the same, then the gun is as originally shipped. If not, or if no numbers, then parts may have been replaced or other changes made to the gun. .22 Single Shots came in several models. If your reference to number " 3514 being stamped on the grip" really means that 3514 is stamped on the butt. then you have either a 1st model single shot or a 2nd model. The difference being that a 1st model has a recoil shield on the frame, as the frames were also used for revolvers, as well as single shots. If your frame is flat sided, no recoil shield, then you have a 2nd model single shot. Production range for these two models is 1893 -1909. Value depends on amount of original condition remaining, whether blue or nickel, type of grips, etc. More info. about that would be needed. from you to estimate a value range. These are not rare guns, unless the gun is a special order variation, factory cased and shipped to a famous person, etc. Coincidentally, on Mar. 27th, the Amoskeag auction will have several of the rarest examples of these guns known to exist, from the late Bill Maier's collection, which will be a once in a lifetime chance to add something to your collection that you will never get another chance to find. Ed.
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Old 03-22-2010, 11:37 AM
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You obviously know your stuff. Thanks for taking the time to reply to my post. It was very helpful.
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Those are neat old guns. I'd love to see a picture of yours.

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