I inherited this S&W 64-1 from my father and was trying to date it. Ser. No.is D658519
64-1 manufacture date
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Is there any chance the serial number has a leading "1" ?
Interestingly, the Standard Catalog of S&W, 5th Edition by Supica and Nahas where we typically dig for serial number information states as the the D-prefix with six following digits covered many K-frame revolvers but neither the Models 64 or 65, and that your 64 should have a prefix of 1D.
In any case, that serial number shows up as 1974 production. It's certainly possible that the SCSW5 has incomplete information here.
Always a good idea to add pictures when you seek some information about one. Plus... we love pictures!
Interestingly, the Standard Catalog of S&W, 5th Edition by Supica and Nahas where we typically dig for serial number information states as the the D-prefix with six following digits covered many K-frame revolvers but neither the Models 64 or 65, and that your 64 should have a prefix of 1D.
In any case, that serial number shows up as 1974 production. It's certainly possible that the SCSW5 has incomplete information here.
Always a good idea to add pictures when you seek some information about one. Plus... we love pictures!
The Model 64-1 was introduced in 1972. D658519 is a 1974 serial number, so this is definitely in the right range.
A Model 64 with the 4" barrel has serial number D425963 (1972).
A Model 64 with the 2" barrel has serial number D775837 (1974).
The OP's gun and serial number are perfectly legitimate. It simply isn't accurate to say that a Model 64-1 must have a 1D serial number.
A Model 64 with the 4" barrel has serial number D425963 (1972).
A Model 64 with the 2" barrel has serial number D775837 (1974).
The OP's gun and serial number are perfectly legitimate. It simply isn't accurate to say that a Model 64-1 must have a 1D serial number.
OP
thanks I'll have to upload photos. It's a bull barrel 4" .38 stainless steel
