Serial numbers...

BDH · #1 09-12-2011, 08:22 PM

are a pain to find and we keep asking "when was it made" questions on this forum. (I'm sure I'm guilty of this one) So, I looked around and found the "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson" on several bookseller sites, but Barnes and Noble had it for $22 shipped. I got a discount...can't remember why but otherwise it goes for a little over $25. Still not a bad deal! Amazon wanted over $40...used.

It really is well done. I don't have that many S&W handguns but it sure is a good reference for the ones I do have.

Bruce

Iggy · #2 09-12-2011, 09:04 PM

You just got a good deal on the S&W fan's bible.

JCS&W · #3 09-12-2011, 09:35 PM

As long as there are people asking for serial number info, someone must be buying these old Smiths! I will answer their question, if I can, and do not mind it at all. I have the time and the SCSW, so I am good to go. Good buy BDH! Enjoy it. There is a world of S&W info there.

Titegroups · #4 09-13-2011, 08:00 AM

Amazon current new price is $28.37 shipped.

Model 27 Man · #5 01-05-2013, 06:53 PM

I have a Model 27-2 that I bought new around 1970. It is my favorite revolver, I also have other N's, K's and J's. The serial number of my 27 is N467XX. Can you tell me when it was manufactured?
Thanks

arjay · #6 01-05-2013, 07:00 PM

Right before you bought it lol. 1970.

Model 27 Man · #7 01-05-2013, 07:04 PM

That was quick, thanks arjay

civil1977 · #8 01-05-2013, 07:10 PM

I've got all three editions plus the digital version of the 3rd Editon on my iPad and iPhone. It's a very good resource.

Lost Lake · #9 01-06-2013, 01:25 AM

Don't bet the farm on what the book says...

My 3913 #TDT37xx was built in 2000... Well after the book says it was.

losingle · #10 01-06-2013, 12:21 PM

First post, and first S&W semi auto picked up on gunbroker.com serial is tfh5746 any idea what mfg. year? thanks

LSUDVM · #11 01-06-2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by losingle

First post, and first S&W semi auto picked up on gunbroker.com serial is tfh5746 any idea what mfg. year? thanks

What model Smith semi auto?

losingle · #12 01-06-2013, 01:51 PM

Its a clean (in the pic) 6906, should get tuesday or wednesday. Looks like a classic.

War_Eagle · #13 01-06-2013, 02:17 PM

I have a 6906 that I have recently picked up, the serial number is TFR22XX and a 5906 serial number VAN78XX, any idea when they were manufactured? Thanks for the help.

Ruger Nut · #14 01-06-2013, 02:17 PM

My 5906 reads; VCT61XX

Does it have the 5906 in there?

o3rugby1 · #15 01-06-2013, 02:22 PM

Well the only thing i can add is a smith and wesson wheel that explains most of the numbers for the 3rd gens. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1357496549.503807.jpg

losingle · #16 01-06-2013, 02:34 PM

The wheel explains the model no. guess the serial nr. not relevant to the mfg. year?

losingle · #17 01-06-2013, 02:40 PM

I think the wheel is wrong about the model 6906, dont believe the gun I bought is stainless frame?

LSUDVM · #18 01-06-2013, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by losingle

Its a clean (in the pic) 6906, should get tuesday or wednesday. Looks like a classic.

The 6906 was made over a 10 yr period - 89-99. Tritium night sights were introduced in 1992. Beyond that i dont know an exact year.

losingle · #19 01-06-2013, 02:46 PM

Well thanks for the info, my heart sez it lnib but I've bought some mothers and recoil spring just in case.

War_Eagle · #20 01-06-2013, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by losingle

I think the wheel is wrong about the model 6906, dont believe the gun I bought is stainless frame?

If I am not mistaken they all have the aluminum frame, so yes the wheel is a bit confusing.

Shootist1954 · #21 01-07-2013, 01:09 AM

When was this made?
Model 19-5
ADE58XX

The xx's are numbers.

Thanks for any help.

JCS&W · #22 01-07-2013, 01:12 AM

Shootist1954, probably August to September, 1983

War_Eagle · #23 01-07-2013, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by War_Eagle

I have a 6906 that I have recently picked up, the serial number is TFR22XX and a 5906 serial number VAN78XX, any idea when they were manufactured? Thanks for the help.

Any idea on these JCS&W?

Shootist1954 · #24 01-07-2013, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCS&W

Shootist1954, probably August to September, 1983

Thanks so much.

jjcobra · #25 03-08-2013, 11:15 PM

I have 2 2nd gen 469s Thanks for any info.
S/N A860XXX
S/N TAD333X

War_Eagle · #26 03-15-2013, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCS&W

As long as there are people asking for serial number info, someone must be buying these old Smiths! I will answer their question, if I can, and do not mind it at all. I have the time and the SCSW, so I am good to go. Good buy BDH! Enjoy it. There is a world of S&W info there.

JCS&W I have a 6906 that has a serial # of TZZ45XX any idea when it was made? Thanks

steve154 · #27 03-16-2013, 02:07 AM

I just picked up a gorgeous model 59 in original box, with all papers, including the brown wrapper. I am sure it has been shot, but I can't tell if it has. Anyways, the serial # is A409xxx. Just woindering when it was born.

RetSgt112 · #28 12-31-2014, 10:54 AM

I'm new to this forum as of yesterday. I used to have a phone number direct to Smith and Wesson to call about serial numbers and have done so some time in the last 3 years but cant find it now. Benefits of aging I guess.

I have what used to be ca S&W hand ejector in .38special. 5 screw model and for purposes is just a forerunner of the model 10. I am thinking that it was made around 1930-1940 and rumored to have been carried by one of the syndicate guys that took care of the sot machines in my county. Being close to Chicago, be interest in nailing down date.

Serial is 574XXX. No prefix so figure before the 1950's. Can anyone help out on this. THEN I can go buy the book.

824tsv · #29 12-31-2014, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RetSgt112

I'm new to this forum as of yesterday. I used to have a phone number direct to Smith and Wesson to call about serial numbers and have done so some time in the last 3 years but cant find it now. Benefits of aging I guess.

I have what used to be ca S&W hand ejector in .38special. 5 screw model and for purposes is just a forerunner of the model 10. I am thinking that it was made around 1930-1940 and rumored to have been carried by one of the syndicate guys that took care of the sot machines in my county. Being close to Chicago, be interest in nailing down date.

Serial is 574XXX. No prefix so figure before the 1950's. Can anyone help out on this. THEN I can go buy the book.

Hi Sarge,
Welcome to the Forum.
You posted in the semi-auto forum, not that there is anything wrong with that. You will get better traffic if you create a new post with the details of your revolver in the Hand Ejector 1896-1961 forum at the top of the main page. BTW, I believe your's shipped sometime in the mid to late 20's as I have one fairly close to yours that shipped in 1931. Good luck and Happy New Year!!