I can not find this serial number on any lists..... AJ31xxx.
Anyone know the date of manufacture?
Also, many here shoot +p through their model 64-3.
Is that OK? S&W says no.
AJ31xxx
Last edited by Silver Slicker; 02-28-2013 at 10:30 AM.
Welcome! This has 3 letters and 4 numbers in the SN, but one with AJ as the first two letters probably shipped in late 1985.
The factory has stated in the past that any steel K frame revolver with a model number is safe for +P; perhaps they thought you were asking about +P+, which is not standardized at a specific pressure and may be hard on a gun. Hope this is helpful.
Alan, you were right, S&W said 1985 and the "AJ 3" is likely a badly stamped "B" so AJB10xx is the likely number and this is likely why I couldn't locate it on a list although I couldn't find "AJ" even. He also said it can shoot +P but not a steady diet of them. Thanks so much Alan.
The lists have big gaps in the letter prefixes, so there is a lot of edu-guessing involved. Usually the factory used prefixes in alphabetical order but not always. Enjoy that model 64!
I am completely enjoying my revolver. Just purchased and waiting for ammo but I gave it a thorough cleaning and polished a bit. What a sweet piece! Relatively low usage from the condition. The craftsmanship and quality of materials is as good as it gets. I think I'm in love!
Thanks again Alan.
Last edited by Silver Slicker; 02-28-2013 at 04:25 PM.
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