Model 39 serial number range

[Mr. Tex]

Thanks to all for your input. I will definetly continue looking.

 

[mbliss57]

I picked one up s/n 630xx. It says model 39 on it not 39-2. It seems heavier than my 439. Any idea when it shipped? Roughly?

 

[gmborkovic]

Put a magnet on the frame. Sounds like a steel frame. I have Sn. 63037
as a steel frame shipped Fall 1966.

 

[rfo1]

Mine is serial number 841xx. I will assume late 1967. Thanks for the help.

 

[Aussie Collector]

Mine is serial number 841xx. I will assume late 1967. Thanks for the help.

Yes late 1967 or possibly 1968

I picked one up s/n 630xx. It says model 39 on it not 39-2. It seems heavier than my 439. Any idea when it shipped? Roughly?

Shipped around 1965.
The 39 was around 27oz, the 439 a little heavier at just over 28oz.

 

[raljr1]

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.

A couple months ago I found a LNIB 39-2 for $600. Appears to have never been fired.
A few weeks later, I found a very nice 39-2 at a local pawn shop for $300. If you're looking to shoot it, you can do lots better than $900. If you are a collector and you wan't one "unfired", $900 still seems a bit high.

 

[TOM BECKWITH]

raljr1 - might want to check post dates upper left Mr Tex was 12/8/15

 

[raljr1]

I hate when that happens....

 

[WaywardSon]

Well....since this thread has been resurrected by others, I don't feel too bad about asking since I've not seen any near my serial number being commented on. I have a Model 39 with the serial number 1059XX that I would like to know the approximate date of manufacture. Thanks in advance for your time.

 

[TOM BECKWITH]

1059XX late 1968 to early 1969 SHIP date - as usual, Jinks/S&W for your pistol

 

[dogmeatfordinner]

Hi there,

I picked up a model 39 a few months back, and I was hoping I could get a little information about the date of mfr. Serial is 109258. Someone put dang pearl grips on the thing. I need to find some originals.

The SA reset on these guns is ridiculous.

Thanks!

 

[ewms]

I know this is an older thread but hoping someone still checks it out. I have a model 39 handed down from my grandad and was hoping to get an idea of the manufacturing year. S# 86xx

 

[gmborkovic]

Hello ewms, I have Sn.8000 shipped Feb. 24, 1959. This is not a mfg. date.
S&W recorded ship dates in no specific Sn. order. A nice early mod-39.
If you shoot it, only chamber a round from the mag. It saves the extractor.
Good shooting. Mike

 

[Green Frog]

Welcome aboard, ewms. I'm sure lots of folks would be interested in learning more about your early (from the very low serial numbers) Model 39. It is sufficiently special that you might want to start a new thread for it and post pictures - see instructions in stickies - we love photos here.

My personal heirloom 39 is a Model 39-2 from my Dad... I'm sure yours will be well loved in your family. I'll give the you the same advice I give to anybody in a similar situation, write down everything you can about the gun and its connection to your grandfather. When and where he bought it, why he had it, any adventures or misadventures he might have had with it, that kind of thing. Your children and grandchildren will appreciate your effort and the gun even more.

Regards,
Green Frog

 

[gmborkovic]

Hello frog, good advice on recording family treasures. Things get lost as time passes.

 

[Rcp00121]

New to group

just acquired a s&W MODEL 39 and am trying to figure out the date of it ...serial number 360×× any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[gmborkovic]

My data suggests Aug. of 1977.

 

[ewms]

Thanks for the great info and helping me learn a bit more about my model 39 gm and frog, it's greatly appreciated since both my grandad and father have passed away so I've lost any access to information on the pistol.

Great advice on documenting what the guns been through for future generations, I'll have to make a note to do that so that the history isn't lost to the next one who has it.

I'll also check out the rules on creating a new post for it and get one up so others can enjoy it as well.

Thanks agian

 

[StarmanFR]

Hi,
could you help me dating my 39-2 S/N A220382? Could n't figure out in Standard Catalogue.
Thx,
Denis.

 

[pa5906tsw]

While you might be checking the above SN, just picked up a 39-2 with SN A1285**. Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!