Help dating a 52-2

[hunter3705]

Hi everyone, I just bought a 52-2, something I've always wanted, and I was trying to figure out when it was made. According to Supica & Nahas, 52-2s started in 1970 with ser. no. A115001, but mine is serial number A1062XX and is clearly marked "52-2" Can anyone help me out with this?

 

[TOM BECKWITH]

The A1062XX would indicate a duplicate number. If it was an A115XXX would have been an A115XXXA (or B or C). Probably 1968-9 but Jinks for the "Ship Date"

 

[civil1977]

I was thinking the same thing about the duplicate SN but what's throwing me is the 52-2 stamp. The dash 2 came out in 1971. Could it be a leftover 52-1 frame that had a SN but was not model marked until after the 52-2 went into production at which point it was used? Might be fun to letter it.

 

[hunter3705]

Thanks for the responses guys. The serial number is all numerals except for the "A" prefix. It's a little bit of a mystery, I might just go ahead and get a letter for it, just to satisfy my curiosity.

 

[Gimble88]

Seems like there might be a mistake about A115XXX being the earliest 52-2. I have a 52-2 that is A104XXX. It doesn't look transitional. It has all the 52-2 features. I have seen two on GB in the A106XXX range in the last couple of weeks. Hunter, did you buy one of those on GB?

The slide on mine and I believe both the ones on GB have a lazy & in the roll mark on the left side. I haven't seen that on any 52-1's. (I do see it on mdl 41's of the same period). Gotta love the variations of S&W.

By the way, what is the exact proceedure for getting a letter from Jinks? Phone call? E-mail? Costs around $50, right?
Spence

 

[radtuck]

"Help dating a 52-2"
Buying her flowers and sweet talking her are a start...after that, it's all down hill.

 

[civil1977]

Here's another 52-2 with a SN prior to what the book says. It's A107342 and its clearly marked 52-2.

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