Date of manufacture

[chuck303]

Guys I was eyeballing this old Smith. Was wondering a date of manufacture here's a few pictures 32 s&w

 

[Harv 24]

Yea, I'm curious, is there a web site that has a database of info on manufacturing dates? Or is it still tribal knowledge?

 

[chuck303]

I believe this is a fourth model, serial number in the 100,000 range

 

[murphydog]

Guys I was eyeballing this old Smith. Was wondering a date of manufacture here's a few pictures 32 s&w

It's a .32 Double Action 4th model, from the mid-late 1880 decade. It's pretty well worn.

 

[murphydog]

Yea, I'm curious, is there a web site that has a database of info on manufacturing dates? Or is it still tribal knowledge?

Unless someone has taken up the task of compiling a personal database, virtually all serial number information seen on the Internet is likely from the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, currently in its 5th edition:

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$56 to join the tribe is not a lot.

 

[chuck303]

After reading further forum postings here I was able to determine fourth model. Thanks for having a look guys

 

[chuck303]

Guys the seller states it is not an antique Smith and Wesson.

I'm not sure what information he is going off of.
Anyone able to help me pin this down further

 

[wlw-19958]

Hi There,


The .32 CF DA 4th model was manufactured from 1883 to 1909.
Serial number range is from 43406 to 282999. Serial numbers
under 209301 are considered Antique (source: SCS&W 4th ed.).


Cheers!
Webb

 

[chuck303]

Does anyone have some information maybe a screenshot from a page of a book or publication that I can show this guy?

 

[wlw-19958]

Hi There,


You can get a copy from Amazon for under $56 at this moment.
If you collect S&W's, you should have a copy of your own. Lots
of valuable info.


Cheers!
Webb

 

[chuck303]

Webb what is the name of the book

 

[wlw-19958]

Hi There,


I'm sorry. I thought you knew. The book is: Standard Catalog of
Smith & Wesson by Supica and Nahas. The 5th ed. is the latest
version.


Cheers!
Webb

 

[chuck303]

Webb thank you for this. I will order one ASAP

 

[chuck303]

Mixup

I'll have to snag the book. The seller got the revolver mixed up with another one so he gave me the wrong serial number this was all in vain