I am in the process of buying an older S&W Model 33. The serial number is 890XX. My copy of SCSW isn't any help, can anyone tell me the manufacturing date of this revolver? Thanks.
rfo1

anyone able to help?

Is the gun model marked?

I don't have the gun in my possession yet but I am pretty sure that it is a no dash model.

Check out page 148 ,Pre 33 postwar and page 206,Model 33 in the SCS&W. Looks to be in there when you are sure if Model marked or not.
The -1 started in 1961 and the R prefix in 1969.

thanks, I was hoping more accurate information would be given on page 397.

Hi Rick

I have one with serial 867XX which is a 33-1 and was made in the early 60's and also has B.N.C. on the back strap which was a bank guards gun or bank managers gun.

There a cool gun to shoot it is a J frame gun

Have fun with it if its a keeper.

They are hard to sell nobody wants them as ammo is tough to find.

Take Care
Rick

Oh and forgot to mention that it also has a flat latch cylinder opener and they were discontinued in 1966 there bouts.

Rick

Mine must obviously be a dash 1 gun as well as the serial number is later than yours. I remember it having a flat latch and has older diamond service grips.