Model 547 date

[Black Knight]

I have a 4" square butt model 547 that one source told me was made in 1977. I would like to see if anyone can verify that date. I got it in the 1980's so I'm not even sure the 547 was being made in 1977. Nay help will be appreciated.

 

[Black Knight]

I have a 4" square butt model 547 that one source told me was made in 1977. I would like to see if anyone can verify that date. I got it in the 1980's so I'm not even sure the 547 was being made in 1977. Nay help will be appreciated.

 

[Black Knight]

I forgot to give the serial number. It is 19D79XX. Again Thanks for any help.

 

[WaterburyBob]

According to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, the 547 was made from 1980-1985.

A 19D-prefixed serial number dates to 1983.

 

[Black Knight]

I will check it when at I'm home and get back to you. I'm at work right now and the 547 is in the safe.

 

[WaterburyBob]

Originally posted by Black Knight:
I will check it when at I'm home and get back to you. I'm at work right now and the 547 is in the safe.

Actually, I edited my post above; I looked at the wrong section of the book at first.
Your 19D serial number is from 1983.

 

[Black Knight]

Thank you. Maybe I can return the favor someday.

 

[RLingo]

I have both a 3" (16D11xx) and a 4" (19D92xx). I lettered the 3" several years ago and Roy said it was shipped on 1/18/83. He also provided the following production information.
1979 1
1980 140
1981 11
1982 0
1983 6486
1984 3460
1985 178
1986 3

So it looks like the made 10,279 over an eight year period.

 

[44wheelman]

I have 9D36xx; any premium for the earlier guns? When did S&W stop pinned bbl's ...before, after, or during 1983?

Thanks for that chart, that's really cool to know!

 

[claygrazer]

Originally posted by 44wheelman:
I have 9D36xx; any premium for the earlier guns? When did S&W stop pinned bbl's ...before, after, or during 1983?

Pinned barrels stopped in 1982. My 1981 vintage 547 has a pinned barrel. My other friends later 547s do not have pinned barrels.

 

[jefats]

Here's my 3" (5D59082) which letters as being in the pilot run of 140 in 1980 and later shipped to a S&W Representative in 1986. In that batch, 40 had the 3" barrel. Mr. Jinks said a pilot run tests the models in all aspects and not put up for sale.

 

[HEADKNOCKER]

Here's my 1981 Pinned Barrel Model 547 4"er
One of my favorite range companions
MOD547

Model 547 & Model 940 9mm Revolvers

And YES they did make speedloaders for the 547
I have Three HKS & Three Safariland that I found over time..They Do Exist!!

 

[andronicus]

They all look like garbage and should be sent to me for proper disposal. Seriously, I lust after a 547. 3 inch, 4 inch, whatever.

 

[td2torri]

Still wondering why I sold mine, maybe because I was young and understanding nothing?!

 

[HEADKNOCKER]

I've always wanted a 3" 547 & someday I'll have one without paying to much too..
It'll Happen..

Help keep my 3" L frame CS-1 company
CS-1 MOD686

Holster Milt Sparks PMK

 

[claygrazer]

Originally posted by HEADKNOCKER:
I've always wanted a 3" 547 & someday I'll have one without paying to much too..

Gary, I'm on the same quest. I need a 3" 547 to match my 4" and my 940. I don't think the "without paying too much" part is possible.

Jim

 

[tekarra]

Here are two of mine. Have a few more tucked away. Both were purchased used so I don't know the story on the chromed revolver. It is a fine shooter and the favourite.

 

[comfortsource]

Just seeing if this thread isn't too old to "dig up". There is a member seeking production numbers of the 547.

J