6" 44 Special Serial Number Help

[Biggerjigger]

I have a 6" 44 Special SN 126169 that I am looking for info on. Any help is appreciated.

 

[DWalt]

SN 126169

With that SN, it would have to be a N-series (N 126169).
N 60,001 – N 190,000…...1972-74 (manufacture)

Only problem is that I don't know what .44 Special revolver was being made by S&W at that time. Is there a model number stamped in the yoke area? Would look like "MOD xx-x"

 

[Biggerjigger]

There is no Mod # stamped on the Yoke only 39879

 

[Biggerjigger]

The 126169 came from the Butt of the frame.

 

[Doc44]

S126169 (the S and the number are separated on the butt) dates to sometime in 1955. The revolver could be a 1950 44 Military or if it has target sights, a 1950 44 Target revolver.

Bill

 

[Biggerjigger]

Thanks Doc, I will post pics in a moment. I believe it has target sights, hammer and trigger.

 

[BUFF]

Measure the barrel again. Revolver barrels are measured from the front face of the cylinder to the muzzle. S&W's .44 Special barrels are usually 6-1/2 inches, rather than 6 inches.