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Originally Posted by Absalom
There is no database as such . . .
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This has been covered so many times in the past, and you do not need a database. There are a series of 1973 BATF letters of acknowledgement that documents the antique status of every S&W made during the late 1890s. There is a serial number cut-off and that is all anyone needs to determine for themselves what is antique and what is modern. This thread will lead you to copies of the letters and Rawles listing of many manufacturers antique serial number cut-off.
Mr. Jinks letter to BATF on Antiques...
If you lose track of the link, just search the Forum using the word Rawles and several links will come up with information needed to get members to the list. The good news is that you do not even need to know the exact change, model, just the configuration and caliber of the revolver and the serial number should get you the answer.