johnsonl
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Howdy! I have a pristine Model 39, SN 84181. I believe it is an alloy frame. Any help on dating it would be greatly appreciated!
Model 39 serial number range
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FirebirdV8
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It probably shipped around 1968.
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johnsonl
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Thank you!
It's just beyond the serial number range for the last batch of steel frames, so it has an alloy frame.
FirebirdV8
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That is probably going to be either 68 or 69. S&W didn't ship pistols in order of SN or production, so you really can't get more accurate without a factory letter.
i10fwy
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I have a 39 374xx, any info would help
S&W 39 836XX Dec-67
S&W 39 841XX Dec-67
S&W 39 851XX Feb-68
S&W 39 378XX Sep-63
S&W 39 386XX Sep-63
AS USUAL S&W/JINKS FOR YOUR PISTOL
S&W 39 841XX Dec-67
S&W 39 851XX Feb-68
S&W 39 378XX Sep-63
S&W 39 386XX Sep-63
AS USUAL S&W/JINKS FOR YOUR PISTOL
i10fwy
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Thanks Tom, So mine being a 374xx would pre-date Sep-63 somewhat?
i10fwy - because of the way batches are processed your specific M39 may have been shipped earlier OR later than those I show. Think of a box with 100 frames - first in - last out - then - on the ship shelf - first in last out. Net result numerical order does not indicate SHIP order which is what S&W/Jinks supplies. On slow moving items there may be 2-3 years difference. Remember rule 1 of S&W: There ain't no rules.
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Need Date of Manufacture
I'm also considering buying a S & W Model 39 with the serial number 399XX - can anyone tell me when this gun was manufactured.
Thanks,
Mike
I'm also considering buying a S & W Model 39 with the serial number 399XX - can anyone tell me when this gun was manufactured.
Thanks,
Mike
loeman
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Rainbow452,
Welcome to the forum! I'm pleased to give you your first "like"!
According to the SCSW it appears the gun you are considering is from the 1977-1978 period making it a Model 39-2. Some positive changes were made from the Md 39 to the Model 39-2 which might make it a bit more desirable than the Md 39.
Welcome to the forum! I'm pleased to give you your first "like"!
According to the SCSW it appears the gun you are considering is from the 1977-1978 period making it a Model 39-2. Some positive changes were made from the Md 39 to the Model 39-2 which might make it a bit more desirable than the Md 39.
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S&W 39 394XX Mar-64
As usual Jinks/S&W for actual ship date
As usual Jinks/S&W for actual ship date
Model 39 Info Search from New Member
Have a 39-2 I believe (alloy) purchased it used I think in 1967, markings are Mod 39, and the serial No. is 62,XXX. I don't think it was used much, in great shape. I have the S&W Bible, 3rd edition but could not find anything matching the serial number to any year. There are no letters preceding or in the serial number. Anyone have a clue or know where I can research short of the $50 to S&W? Thank you, I have enjoyed reading through this thread and many others - Milrose
Have a 39-2 I believe (alloy) purchased it used I think in 1967, markings are Mod 39, and the serial No. is 62,XXX. I don't think it was used much, in great shape. I have the S&W Bible, 3rd edition but could not find anything matching the serial number to any year. There are no letters preceding or in the serial number. Anyone have a clue or know where I can research short of the $50 to S&W? Thank you, I have enjoyed reading through this thread and many others - Milrose
62XXX probably 1965 - S&W/Jinks for your SN
Hi all,
New to the forum as well. After reading many post on the age of model 39s I understand there are no certain dates in relation to serial number but after the readings I make the assumption that a serial number 878xx will be around 1968? The reason I ask is because there is a model 39 with that serial for sale with the original box, papers, cleaning rod and one mag for $900 and I will like to know if that is too much. The gun is in good condition. Thanks in advance.
New to the forum as well. After reading many post on the age of model 39s I understand there are no certain dates in relation to serial number but after the readings I make the assumption that a serial number 878xx will be around 1968? The reason I ask is because there is a model 39 with that serial for sale with the original box, papers, cleaning rod and one mag for $900 and I will like to know if that is too much. The gun is in good condition. Thanks in advance.
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878XX possibly 1968 but very likely 1969 - remember things are NOT consistently shipped in SN order. Jinks/S&W for your ship date.
WizardWine
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Welcome to the Forum Mr. Tex. There are a lot of 39-2 lovers on this site you are among friends for sure. Welcome aboard from Nebraska. I keep an eye out for 39-2's on Gun Broker and there is always at least a page full of them. On the front $900.00 does seem like a bunch of cash, I have seen several for $500.00 to $600.00 range that are in pretty good shape. I think you could probably beat the 900 number and get the shooter you are looking for. Good Luck. Wiz
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At $900, I would stop and look. Would I buy, I dont know, to many factors to consider. I was working a show last week down here in SoFo with my
FFL buddy. A dealer had a LNIB Mod-39 in his case. I stopped and asked the price, reply was 3. I asked 3 what? His reply was 3000.00. The medics
arrived and I was OK. I kept walking. Good hunting.
FFL buddy. A dealer had a LNIB Mod-39 in his case. I stopped and asked the price, reply was 3. I asked 3 what? His reply was 3000.00. The medics
arrived and I was OK. I kept walking. Good hunting.
