Found Model 15-2 with 2 inch barrel. Book states 2 " barrel introduced in 1964. SN is: K805XXX. On lower left of frame is a second number: 81915, what is that #? Also a "Spade," symbol as in the card suite, stamped on right frame and possibly the crane but not very legible.
What is the second number? The Spade stamp? About what DOM?
quincybob3343

Bob; That # would date to 1968. The 2nd # you mention is a assembly # and meaningless out side the factory. The "spade"is most likely an inspector or fitter symbol.

I have one just a year earlier from yours. You will find they shoot more like a target gun.

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H Richard
SWCA1967 SWHF244

I agree with H Richard.

ASSEMBLY (factory work) #s: These multi-digit numbers of 3 to 5 digits, are on the yoke at the hinge, in the ‘yoke cut’ of the frame opposite the yoke near the hinge (usually accompanied with the inspector’s letter or # code stamp of approval, but not always), and inside of the sideplate, for the pre war and early post war period thru ~early 1958.

After 1957 Model #s were assigned and stamped on the frame in the yoke cut. The serial # was soon after added in the ‘yoke cut’ as well and the assembly # moved to the left side of the grip frame parallel to the butt. More currently beginning in the 1980s we see non-matching multi-digit numbers parallel to the butt left or right side, and inside the side plate. Once the gun is shipped, the only use for the assembly # is to confirm the three parts it's stamped on, are original to the gun. These are still in use to this day.

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Jim
S&WCA #819