Model 13-2

[Ronmar]

Hello, I just acquired a S&W 13-2 .357 revolver. The owner has had in a safe for over 10 years. He purchased from a friend who knew very little about it. This is a blued frame, 4" barrel, fixed sight, black rubber grips. While previous owner never fired it, it appears unfired and about 99% of like new. Sadly no box nor paperwork. On the yoke is stamped MOD 13-2, and under that is stamped DI6 then under it is stamped 09756. I cannot find any other stamps that would look like a serial number. Is this enough information to tell me what model year it may be and if there are any issues known about this model?

[RGNewell]

The serial number is on the bottom of the grip frame.

[Ronmar]

Originally Posted by RGNewell

The serial number is on the bottom of the grip frame.

Do I need to remove grips to see it? The grips cover the entire bottom.

[robertrwalsh]

Yes. It isn't hard to remove the grips. That is where the number is, so if you want the number that is where you have to look.