32-20 M&P Is it a 3rd or 4th change ??

[Joe W]

How do you tell a 3rd from 4th change ?? This gun is marked on barrel * 32 W.C.F. CTG *
and has S&W logo on frame.
SCSW gives Ser. # range of 4th change as 65701 to 144684
Reason I ask is that this gun's Serial # is 656xx which would put it as a high # 3rd or a low # 4th change. I am guessing, based on the barrel marking, that it is a low # 4th change but I really don't know how to tell for sure.
Thanks, Joe

 

[Joe W]

How do you tell a 3rd from 4th change ?? This gun is marked on barrel * 32 W.C.F. CTG *
and has S&W logo on frame.
SCSW gives Ser. # range of 4th change as 65701 to 144684
Reason I ask is that this gun's Serial # is 656xx which would put it as a high # 3rd or a low # 4th change. I am guessing, based on the barrel marking, that it is a low # 4th change but I really don't know how to tell for sure.
Thanks, Joe

 

[mikepriwer]

You need to get a copy of Roys 1st book. That is the bible of
definitions about K-frame changes. I don't have mine with me
now. Perhaps someone will read the book for you, but if you are
an interested collector, you need that book.

Later, Mike Priwer

 

[1Aspenhill]

Roy's book indicates that the 3d Change does not have a logo on the left side of the frame. The patent dates on the barrel would make identification easier, but would say you have a 4th change.
Hope this helps,
Bill

 

[Joe W]

Bill, There are no Patent dates on the barrel, SCSW states patent dates were removed from side of barrels at time of 3rd change.
This gun does have the S&W Logo on frame so I guess it is a early 4th change.
Thanks for taking the time to check Roys 1st. book. I will have to keep my eyes open for that book. Joe