J jbshooter Member Joined Jun 29, 2009 Messages 7 Reaction score 0 May 26, 2018 #1 I have recently acquired a 1917 SN 53547. Is there a site could help me date it or can anyone here help. I don't get on here much and am not real good with searches. Thanking you in advance. JB
I have recently acquired a 1917 SN 53547. Is there a site could help me date it or can anyone here help. I don't get on here much and am not real good with searches. Thanking you in advance. JB
H Hondo44 Member Joined Oct 3, 2007 Messages 19,886 Reaction score 22,668 City & State/Province California May 26, 2018 #2 Here's the site you want: U.S. Military Dates of Manufacture Click on 1917 S&W and plug in your serial #
Here's the site you want: U.S. Military Dates of Manufacture Click on 1917 S&W and plug in your serial #
M mh51 Silver Supporter Joined Aug 11, 2012 Messages 1,067 Reaction score 1,357 City & State/Province central Texas May 26, 2018 #3 Jim's link shows a shipment date of May, 1918. Only way to get a more precise date is to request a factory letter from Mr. Jinks. Mike
Jim's link shows a shipment date of May, 1918. Only way to get a more precise date is to request a factory letter from Mr. Jinks. Mike
