S&W model 34 production date

Hedley · #1 03-14-2012, 05:44 PM

I have what I think is a model 34 S&W .22 long rifle, with serial number 02485 (no model number on the revolver). It has a small, round grip with a diamond on it. I am interested in dating the gun, which I purchased new. Except for a little holster wear, it is in excellent condition. I would like to pass it on to my son, and would like to tell him its approximate age. Thanks for any help with this. Hedley

diamonback68 · #2 03-14-2012, 05:56 PM

Are you taking the number off the butt of the grip frame? That number you gave looks more like an assembly number than a serial number.

s3dcor · #3 03-15-2012, 08:54 PM

22/32 Kit gun or Pre-model 34 was produced from 1953 to 1957 at which time they stamped them M-34. The zero in your serial number does not look right.

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Originally Posted by Hedley

I have what I think is a model 34 S&W .22 long rifle, with serial number 02485 (no model number on the revolver). It has a small, round grip with a diamond on it. I am interested in dating the gun, which I purchased new. Except for a little holster wear, it is in excellent condition. I would like to pass it on to my son, and would like to tell him its approximate age. Thanks for any help with this. Hedley

BTP · #4 04-24-2015, 12:17 PM

looking for two serial number-
34-1 serial number M58929
34-1- number M76770

murphydog · #5 04-24-2015, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BTP

looking for two serial number-
34-1 serial number M58929
34-1- number M76770

Likely 1973 for the early SN and 1975 for the later.

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