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S&W Revolvers: 1961 to 1980 3-Screw PINNED Barrel SWING-OUT Cylinder Hand Ejectors WITH Model Numbers


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Old 12-27-2012, 08:18 PM
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I'm a new member from GA. I am hoping someone might be able to give me a ballpark estimate of how old my 38 smith and wesson snub nose (5 shot) might be....serial number is 5J1291. Thanks for any help you can provide!
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Old 12-27-2012, 10:38 PM
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Welcome from Texas Steeler396. Great forum for all things S&W, have fun, learn lots, share what you know.

Others will be along later but not enough information to help. Photos are a big help and more details regarding the revolver will also help.
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"Floating j" s/n with five digits should be 1971-72.
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thanks hotrod...appreciate the help
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