How many J Frame Models?

[kf4ocv]

I got to wondering the other day how many different J frame models S&W has produced? Since I have time right now I started doing some research; reading old magazine articles and such. I'm not finished but here is what I have so far.

 

[kf4ocv]

Attachment would not attach.

 

[ParadiseRoad]

 

[kf4ocv]

I like your table above. I got a word doc but it won't attach (error) and when I copy and paste the columns get all mixed up. I have adjusted font nothing works.

 

[Waldo]

I have a couple that are not on that chart.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

The .32 caliber J frames need to be added, along with the .22 & .22 Mags.

That's a start.

We can't forget those before there were model numbers, either.

 

[krsmith58]

cool chart , thanks . how about 1 that covers the other sizes by that i mean all . thanks , kenny

 

[ParadiseRoad]

...these are .38 Special/.357 Magnum...

 

[Bastogne71]

I count 31 numbered J frames in the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson volume 4. Starting with the model 30 and ending with the model 940. Also throw in a few oddballs like the model 032, 042, and the model 43C. There are in nine different calibers as well: 22lr, 22MRF, 32 S&W Long, 32 Mag, 327, 38 S&W, 38 S&W Spl, 357 Mag, and 9mm.

 

[jcelect]

Model numbers

Let us look at when model numbers started!
The "30" model numbers were J frames(except 39)
The teen model numbers were the K frames
The "20" model numbers were the N frames
Now it starts to get connnfuzzzing! 40, 42, 042, 032, 43, 51, 60, 63,(etc) J frame - 45, 56, 547, 647, K frame - 520 N frame - L frame, no logic - then comes stainless guns, #6 prefix in the model number of all frames - and today we have the strange metals with model numbers hard to follow and then we have the autos(dah)! I need another cup of coffee!
jcelect

 

[RGNewell]

Model 50 Chief Special w/ adjustable sights

 

[Barbarian-CBX]

...these are .38 Special/.357 Magnum...

Needs a Mod. 25 N Frame.

 

[colt_saa]

I count 31 numbered J frames in the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson volume 4. Starting with the model 30 and ending with the model 940. Also throw in a few oddballs like the model 032, 042, and the model 43C. There are in nine different calibers as well: 22lr, 22MRF, 32 S&W Long, 32 Mag, 327, 38 S&W, 38 S&W Spl, 357 Mag, and 9mm.

The last one should be a 942

 

[colt_saa]

Needs a Mod. 25 N Frame.

No the Model 25 would not be included in these charts

In his post it states these are 38/357s

 

[colt_saa]

ParadiseRoad,
Are you the creator of these charts at LuckyGunner?

As folks started to point out, there are several errors and omissions

 

[Barbarian-CBX]

No the Model 25 would not be included in these charts



In his post it states these are 38/357s

Oh. My bad.

 

[ParadiseRoad]

ParadiseRoad,
Are you the creator of these charts at LuckyGunner?

As folks started to point out, there are several errors and omissions

...no...

...I found them online and passed them on...

...they could be a lot better...especially if they included all calibers in each frame size...

 

[Yaworski]

Needs a Mod. 25 N Frame.

Needs both the 25 and the 25-2. The former is 45 Colt and the latter is 45 ACP. Also let's not forget the 57 & 58 in .41 Mag.

Oops just noticed that the list .38 & .357 only.

 

[Barbarian-CBX]

Needs both the 25 and the 25-2. The former is 45 Colt and the latter is 45 ACP. Also let's not forget the 57 & 58 in .41 Mag.



Oops just noticed that the list .38 & .357 only.

I already got corrected.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Can't forget the Terrier / Model 32.

Great idea to produce a complete list. Terrific learning opportunity for someone!