My "new" Model 681 - manufacture date?

[Matt G]

Hi,

Here are a couple of photos of the 4" SB Model 681 I brought home today. I had been looking for a Model 581 when I came across this gun for $300. It was part of a lot of LE confiscated guns and it doesn't seem to have been too well looked after by the PO's, although it checks out well mechanically. After a good cleaning, I hope to be able to work out most of the dings and scratches and install another set of less chewed up Magna stocks and a T-grip.

Can anyone give me an idea of the manufacture date? The serial # is ABY5***.

TIA,
Matt

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[Matt G]

Hi,

Here are a couple of photos of the 4" SB Model 681 I brought home today. I had been looking for a Model 581 when I came across this gun for $300. It was part of a lot of LE confiscated guns and it doesn't seem to have been too well looked after by the PO's, although it checks out well mechanically. After a good cleaning, I hope to be able to work out most of the dings and scratches and install another set of less chewed up Magna stocks and a T-grip.

Can anyone give me an idea of the manufacture date? The serial # is ABY5***.

TIA,
Matt

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[Matt G]

Third attempt at photos....

If this doesn't work, I'll have to dig out my Etch-A-Sketch and draw the darn thing.

Any thoughts on the manufacture date?

 

[S&W Oldtimer]

Guessing 1983 ?

 

[Glock 'em down]

This thread brings back some good memories. The model 681 was the very first revolver (or gun for that matter) that I ever owned. I bought mine in the summer of 1989 from the "Big Red Pawn Shop" in Shawnee, Oklahoma for $225 OTD.

I took it to CLEET and shot a 94 with it the very first day.

Awesome revolvers they are!

 

[bamabiker]

That's nice and if you polish it and replace the grips it will look like new, or just keep it like that and shoot it. A local shop here has one in better condition and they will not budge off of the $400 price.

 

[Matt G]

Thanks for the info and comments. I think it's going to be a great shooter.

I have a soft spot for M&P style fixed sight Smith & Wesson revolvers. My first handgun purchase in 1977 was a 4" SB Model 13. I was a dope to sell it and have been looking for another good one ever since. I'd still like to find a 581.

Matt