#`s under the grip ??

[vrichard]

Removed the left grip and on the handle was these #`s,
bottom left,85 787
bottom right 4.
no other marks or sylable.what do they mean?Thanks
Dick

[opoefc]

Dick, Depending on the S&W model you have they could be several things. What's the Model? Assuming it's a revolver, the 4 is usually a fitter's or inspector's mark. The 86 787 could be the assembly/work number and if it is, the same number will be on the crane if the Model is a Hand Ejector and the parts are original to the gun. If there's no number on the butt, or if the butt has a lanyard swivel, it could be the serial number. Tell us which model you have. Ed

[vrichard]

Originally Posted by opoefc

Dick, Depending on the S&W model you have they could be several things. What's the Model? Assuming it's a revolver, the 4 is usually a fitter's or inspector's mark. The 86 787 could be the assembly/work number and if it is, the same number will be on the crane if the Model is a Hand Ejector and the parts are original to the gun. If there's no number on the butt, or if the butt has a lanyard swivel, it could be the serial number. Tell us which model you have. Ed

Ed,I just got this S&W,mdl.15 no dash,4 screw,ser.# K342608.
The #`s are 85 787 4. It looks all original.ser.# & mdl.15 on the crane.
Dick

[opoefc]

Dick, The 85 787 should be the assembly number. If so, it may also be stamped on the back side of the sideplate,
and on the crane. If not, then I don't have an answer. ( I'm assuming the 787 does not have a dot like this: 7.87 If so, that's a date code for July 1987 when the gun was returned to S&W for repairs. ) The 85 would then be an inspector or fitter's mark. Ed.