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08-05-2018, 06:03 PM
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Date Inherited Airweight 38 Revolver
Trying to date a S&W I inherited. 38 revolver. Inside the yoke says Mod 37. Says 244x1 also. Serial number is 1J28014. Has a hammer.
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The “floating J” serial number dates this firearm around 1983.
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Trying to date a S&W . . . 38 revolver . . . Mod 37. . .Serial number is 1J28014. Has a hammer.
It would date to 1983 . . . just prior to the factory's conversion to the three-alpha + four numeric s/n format.
They're great revolvers . . . enjoy,
Russ
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Nice! Add a Tyler T grip and the gun will be ready for work. Enjoy!
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