047 Stamp In 442 Snub?

[Gebe]

What does the number 047 engraved inside my new 442's yoke when I open the cylinder mean? Thanks.

 

[Gebe]

What does the number 047 engraved inside my new 442's yoke when I open the cylinder mean? Thanks.

 

[MARK S]

I noticed the same thing (maybe different #)on my new 642-1. I didn't remember one on the 642-2 I sold recently.

 

[s&wchad]

It doesn't mean anything. It's a S&W assembly number.

 

[Gebe]

Thanks s&wchad. Funny because on another S&W revolver I have, (mid '90's), the model number is engraved there.

 

[K-22]

Originally posted by Gebe:
What does the number 047 engraved inside my new 442's yoke when I open the cylinder mean? Thanks.

Gebe,

Could the number be 042? Is the finish shiney, or matte?

Best,
Gary

 

[HEADKNOCKER]

That was My Thought Too!! 042 ?

Hey My 2700th Post!!

Gary/Hk

 

[s&wchad]

On a lot of these newer S&W's with the scratchy dot style numbering, an assembly number is on the yoke. The model number is on the frame in the yoke cut, just below the serial number. Maybe this picture of a Model 342 will help clarify what number we're talking about.