New Member Needs Help in the ID of Pistols-SW, Etc.

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Hi: I am a new member and my grandfather passed away a while back. He left me a fair number of
gun (pistols and rifles) and I need help in dating and/or pricing them. Being a lady, I don't have a lot of experience with these guns. Also, I need help on information how to post or respond seeking this help. Can anyone help me do this?? Thank you and I find these board
discussions very very interesting.
Tina
 
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Hi: I am a new member and my grandfather passed away a while back. He left me a fair number of
gun (pistols and rifles) and I need help in dating and/or pricing them. Being a lady, I don't have a lot of experience with these guns. Also, I need help on information how to post or respond seeking this help. Can anyone help me do this?? Thank you and I find these board
discussions very very interesting.
Tina
 
Pictures might be a good start. Some here can tell by looking at them what they are. Would also be helpful to determine the overall condition, although it is hard to rate with just a picture. Check this link for how to post pictures - http://smith-wessonforum.com/e...0103904/m/3011047303

Some S&W revolvers have a model number inside the crane when the cylinder is opened. There are also caliber markings on the barrel. There may be serial numbers, model numbers and caliber markings on the slide or frame of semi-auto pistols.

You've come to the right place and welcome aboard!

Randy
 
Okay...let me try this..maybe pictures later when I can figure out what to do.
1. S & W 38 Cal. Number on buttplate 135218, 6
shot pistol, overall condition seems to be good.
I see no rust.
2. S & W Special CTG, number on buttplate is
K772531, overall condition seems to be very good and I see no rust.
3. 38 S & W Special, a smaller 6 shot handgun, the number is 549283, condition seems okay, a few spots here and there that I can see...very small though.

Thats all I list until someone tells me I have a clue what I am doing.....lol. And thank you for the responses....I just plain don't know anything about these guns.....I have ravens, rugers, automatics (small ones) rifles....etc. etc.....thanks again.
Tina
 
Good start. Those numbers appear to be the serial numbers. Especially the K7725XX. Some folks prefer to post the serial numbers with the last 2 digits X'd out. You can edit your post, if you want to.

The K serial numbered one, may have a model number inside the crane, when you open the cylinder. The K7725xxx should be there also.

The others are probably pre model number ones. Some here may be able to figure it out by the serial number.
 
Maybe someone could post a pic of the cyl open Tina may or may not know where the crane is.

Welcome aboard Tina. I am fairly new here myself.
 
Hi Again: lol...you are right. Don't know what a crane is except the bird.....
Also have another pistol (very strange one) it's a 9 shot cylinder revolver??? Like to never got the thing open to see 9 holes there...
Not sure who made it....has a Hi-Standard 22 printing on it????? Anyway, thanks for all the information so far......
Tina
 
Tina,

good luck, and post what you find. I'm sure many members will be interested in your inheritance, me included.
 
Serial is here:

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Model number (if made after 1957) is here (this one says MOD25-2):

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The gun with the K prefix is an adjustable sight K frame. If 38 caliber then a Model 15 (usually 4" barrel) or a Model 14 (usually 6").
 
Tina Look up BarbC or Joni Lynn two of the moderators (also fondly known as the den mothers)
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These ladies may be easier to talk yo regarding your guns, and they do know their stuff. Don't be afraid of us oldsters, we are pretty much harmless. But (and a VERY BIG BUT) you need to get rid of the Raven
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Welcome aboard madame
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( BTW, I'm the board's designated professional)
 
High Standard made a line of inexpensive revolvers years ago. Many were 9 shot models.

This is an older (1942) Military & Police Model 38 with a 5" barrel.

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This is a Model 10 with a 2" barrel. The M&P became the Model 10 in 1957. Look at the difference in the hammers on the 1942 gun and the later one. That older style was used before 1947. That 549283 serial could be a M&P model from the late 1920s. Does it resemble the top pistol?

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This is a 6" Model 14.

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Do these look like your guns?
 
Wow you guys got this by the time I got my first pic done. I am going to post it anyway to see if it works. Then I am going to clean this thing.
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Welcome!

The 9 shot High Standard is most likely called a Double Nine.

This is a single action (looks like a cowboy gun, must have hammer cocked) looking gun that is double action (fires by pulling trigger with or without cocking hammer.)
 
Hi Tina,
I have a 9 shot 22 High Standard that is called a Sentinel. Here is a pic:
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From one chick to another, looks like the guys are doing a pretty good job providing info to you so far. I think we all like to see pictures here and now you know where to find the model # on your S&Ws. (The S&W forum office section can help you with picture posting.) The more time you spend here, the more questions you will have and there are a ton of great people here to help answer them. You will also have tons of questions answered just by reading. Make sure to lurk in all the sections, two of my favorites are the 1961-1980 and 1980-present revolver sections. Revolvers are the best!
Don’t be shy, we were not all born knowing everything. I love spending some time reading and learning something new here all the time. Be careful, you may become addicted!
Also, sorry to hear of the loss of your grandfather.
 
Hi: Just got home from work and thanks to all for the responses. I will try over the next couple of days to study the picture format you have and take some pics of these revolvers, and
that may solve all my problems. Some of those guns pictured look similar, but there may be some differences, although minor.....when I post the pics, I'm sure you gun folks can tell me what is what....Again, thank you so much for the welcomes and assistance......very very nice and friendly place.
Tina
 
I would sit back and enjoy the ride. Learn as much as you feel you need to make an informed decision. There are many here to assist you. Please do not feel you need to await the females side of the site to help you. If you are able to post pictures of the serial numbers minus the last two digits, and maybe a picture of the open crane where the model number is located, plus maybe a picture of the the pistol, someone here will assist you. If you have a problem posting pictures, post that and someone should help. Let the post run out a few days before you decide anything.
 
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