5" M&P question

[ME94]

I just bought this tonight; I usually clean it before I post. I was trying to look up the serial number and it just did not make sense, so could someone help with that. C 3375xx the C's I thought started with 999999? Thanks

matching grips. I know not a crazy collectable, millions made but I find these revolvers just plan cool. Thanks again!

 

[two-bit cowboy]

The 5" M&Ps are my favorites.

The "C" serial number range began at C1 in 1948, according to the SCSW 4th Ed.

Yours falls in the 1954 - 1956 era (i.e., C277555-402923), also according to the SCSW 4th Ed.

Hope this helps.

 

[Muley Gil]

5" revolvers are the best, In My Not So Humble Opinion.

 

[ME94]

Thanks Two-Bit Cowboy. Definitely helps.

 

[Absalom]

Indeed, from a few known ship dates of serials in the general neighborhood, mid-to later 1955 is the likely ballpark for yours.

Looks like a very nice one.

 

[JP@AK]

C3375xx

Absalom is correct. Yours is in the 1955-56 range. C334459, a 4", shipped in October, 1955. But keep in mind S&W did not ship them in serial order.

the C's I thought started with 999999?

Actually, they ended with C999999, in 1967. The D prefix took over at that time.

That is a nice looking example you found.

 

[hkcavalier]

Five inchers are pretty cool.

 

[StrawHat]

The 5” barrel is the perfect length in a K frame. I have had several.

Kevin

 

[Art Doc]

I don't see anything questionable with your serial. C1 came out mid 1948 and the C series ran out with C999999 in 1967.

I also like 5" barrels. I have 2 Victory Models with that barrel (one original BSR and a Navy 38 Special with a 5" replacement barrel) and a Model 10-7 I bought new in 1979.

 

[22hipower]

Five inchers are pretty cool.

What's cool on that one is the round butt. Does the SN on the stocks match the gun and can you give us the SN range?

Thanks.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[hkcavalier]

What's cool on that one is the round butt. Does the SN on the stocks match the gun and can you give us the SN range?

Thanks.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

Everything matches. It's a sock drawer gun with just a couple scuffs. Literally: when I got it, I took it apart and cleaned out the lint.

S/N 275520 shipped August 1917 per Mr. Jinks.

 

[Muley Gil]

The 5” barrel is the perfect length in a K frame. I have had several.

Kevin

N frames in 5" are great too.

 

[ME94]

N frames in 5" are great too.

Yes I agree, I really enjoy my 27-2 with a 5 inch barrel.