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Model 2 (Army) - 2 Serial Numbers on Butt?
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There is only one serial number and that is the one placed there by S&W. The four digit number barely visible to the right in your photo is the serial number. IIRC, this number should also be on the cylinder and the barrel.
The other, what appears to be a two digit number on the left, is probably some sort of rack number which are typically placed by law enforcement, military or major companies that have arsenals. This is merely an internal bookkeeping method used to track these firearms.
That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it.
The other, what appears to be a two digit number on the left, is probably some sort of rack number which are typically placed by law enforcement, military or major companies that have arsenals. This is merely an internal bookkeeping method used to track these firearms.
That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it.
Looks like an 8240, which would have shipped around 1862, so Civil War era. I have one with a serial number near yours and the assembly numbers James mentioned are placed in their proper location under the rosewood stocks on the butt-frame, not exposed.
I will venture a guess that is is some type of Police or security stamp, because the style and size of the numbers do not match those of the assembly numbers I have seen.
That's my opinion and I am sticking to it.
I will venture a guess that is is some type of Police or security stamp, because the style and size of the numbers do not match those of the assembly numbers I have seen.
That's my opinion and I am sticking to it.
opoefc
US Veteran
As said above, the "13" is an inventory ID number applied after market. A correction on an above posting as to where the serial numbers are on a Model 2 Army. The serial number appears on only two places - the butt and the back side of the right grip panel. The numbers, or a combination of numbers and letters, that appear on the frame under the grips, on the cylinder and on the back of the barrel, are assembly codes and if all parts are original to the gun , they will match. Ed.
sholsclaw
Member
Could a letter from S&W possibly shed some light about where the
the weapon was shipped? With the 2nd "rack" number present,
could your piece been shipped to a military or law enforcement
unit somewhere? Good luck in finding the info you are looking
for. Go ARMY
the weapon was shipped? With the 2nd "rack" number present,
could your piece been shipped to a military or law enforcement
unit somewhere? Good luck in finding the info you are looking
for. Go ARMY
Pay the money and see the show.
For the cost, I think this one is worth the risk. After all, you will get the history of the Model 2, the configuration of your gun as it left the factory, the exact shipping date, and the hope is that it went to George Armstrong Custer . . . but more likely it went to a distributor.
For the cost, I think this one is worth the risk. After all, you will get the history of the Model 2, the configuration of your gun as it left the factory, the exact shipping date, and the hope is that it went to George Armstrong Custer . . . but more likely it went to a distributor.opoefc
US Veteran
Sorry, No records at the factory that show any Model 2 Army revolvers were ever shipped to the military or law enforcement. Except for some VIP presentations, S&W marketing program was to only sell S&Ws to their distributors. Many military personnel privately purchased S&W Model 2s and one S&W distributor ( Kittridge ) furnished several hundred Model 2s to the Kentucky Cavalry.
Mailed in the paperwork! Will let ya know what I find out.Pay the money and see the show.
Thanks!
Perhaps it was part of the model 2 FBI contract
