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This is my first post here, so I hope I am doing this in accordance with the rules.
Many years ago I bought a brand new #547. I actually had to order it and wait since they were not on the market yet. It is a 3" round butt. The serial # begins with 16D2XXX. Others I have seen begin with 8D. Does anyone know what the different prefixes mean? Thanks
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This is my first post here, so I hope I am doing this in accordance with the rules.
Many years ago I bought a brand new #547. I actually had to order it and wait since they were not on the market yet. It is a 3" round butt. The serial # begins with 16D2XXX. Others I have seen begin with 8D. Does anyone know what the different prefixes mean? Thanks
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Welcome to the Forum.
Kinda like comparing Vin numbers on a Corvette
8D = 1981
16D = 1982
<span class="ev_code_RED">D1 D90,000
.....1968
D90,001 D330,000
..1969 -70
D330,001 D420,000
1971 Early 72
D420,001 D510,000
Late 1972 Early 73
D510,001 D659,901
Late 1973 Early 1974
D659.902 D75000
..Late 1974 Early 1975
D750,001 D870,000
Late 1975 Early 1976
D870,001 D999,999
Late 1976 Early 1977
2D00001 - 2D80,000
.1977
2D80,001 2D99,999
1978
4D00001 6D10,000
.1979
6D10,0001 7D10,000
1980
7D10,001 9D44,500
..1981
9D44,501 17D8,900
1982
17D8,901 21D0883
.1983</span>
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Thanks for that info, VM. I really goofed up my first post here. First, I listed my question under the wrong heading (Used the early model S&W's instead of the latest ones). Also, upon checking my records, I see that I got this handgun in Sept of 1984, so it was not one that I had to wait for. Anyway, I fired it just 12 times and decided the grips were just too small for my large hands. I cleaned it and put it away for another day.
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It's all good.
I've seen others kick a new guy in his teeth for their first post being in the wrong place. I'm embarrassed when I see that.
I'm glad that you came here for the same reason that I did. S&W's Rock!
<span class="ev_code_RED">We do like pictures though!!!</span>
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Vettepartz----Welcome
VM-----You're awsome!
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If you decide your hand size isn't going to change, there are no shortage of members here who would like to take that 547 off of you. I had a 4 inch square butt version aat one time and let it go. I'd like to find another at a decent price.
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Also, upon checking my records, I see that I got this handgun in Sept of 1984, so it was not one that I had to wait for.
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VP's - that red chart I gave you is when the revolvers were made at S&W. That does not mean that's when the gun was SHIPPED.
It's been close to 25 years and if you suffer CRS like I do, it possible you didn't receive your 547 til fall of '84.
SmithNut would be a better person to confirm this, but I think the 547's were made for LEO's and there very well could have been a waiting list.
I think the prices are high on them now because there weren't a lot produced. I've seen them sell for close to 1K - don't sell it - you'll regret it!
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That 547 is a Realy Nice Specimen..MINTY!!
Have a Look on Gunbroker at what some of these are trying to be Sold For..
I have a 4" Square Butt 9DXXXX also made in 1982 & realy Love it as a Shooter with Cheap 115gr Ball Ammo..
Hold onto that M547, You'll look back later & say man I should have kept that MINTY M547..
I'd love to have a 3" RB M547 to round out my Collection of 9mm S&W Revolvers, Some Day!!
Great Pics Vettepartz
WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!
Gary/Hk
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Vettepartz,
Welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing pics of a fine S&W with us. The 547 is on my short list of wants/needs!
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08-06-2008, 01:34 PM
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Welcome to the forum and a most excellent purchase. The beauty of the revolver is the variety and sizes of stocks. If you get the chance to visit a large gun shop check out the many different styles of grip available. Hogue makes some very nice synthetic and wood stocks. You should be able to find a size and shape to custom fit your hand. Herrett in Idaho will custom make stocks from your hand tracing.
I chronographed my three inch 547 last fall and found that it was close to 357 velocity with +P and +P+ loads. HKS speed loaders can be found if you look hard enough. 547s make great carry guns.
The current high value of the 547 makes it a good candidate for a safe queen too.
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That 547 sure is a sweet S&W !
BTW, Welcome to the forum
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Keep that 547 even though we all want it. Later on you will be glad you kept it.....BTW welcome
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Thanks for all the welcomes. It makes a Newbee like me feel good.
I probably will just keep the handgun and not shoot it for awhile. I do have a friend with a C*** (don't know if I can mention that manufacturer here) OACP that I like who really wants to trade me badly, but I am not sure if I want to.
Hey akviper, what kind of chrono numbers were you getting with those loads?
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