Old Army #2 Manufacturer Date

[Skautdog]

I apologize as likely this has been answered, but I can't find it. Where can I find the manufacture date for a S&W Old Army #2, serial number 22321? TIA

 

[mrcvs]

Probably 1864.

Smith and Wesson Model 2 Database

 

[wlw-19958]

Hi There,

I apologize as likely this has been answered, but I can't find it. Where can I find the manufacture date for a S&W Old Army #2, serial number 22321? TIA

As mentioned, your serial number is before the 1864 cutoff point
(at serial number: 29359). So. it is possible that yours was a Civil
War veteran. Many officers and soldiers carried these even though
they were not officially bought by the Army (though some state
volunteer corps did purchase them).

The No. 2 Old Model (a.k.a. No. 2 Old Army) is very collectable.
During its manufacture, there were many design changes and
there are 9 different types recognized by the collecting fraternity.


Cheers!
Webb

 

[mmaher94087]

Anyone know if this #2 Army database is still actively being maintained?

 

[mrcvs]

Anyone know if this #2 Army database is still actively being maintained?

It doesn’t seem like it. I’ve submitted information that has not been added to the database.

 

[mmaher94087]

To show my age, I sent, via snail mail, five entries for inclusion at least 25 years ago. Four were entered correctly while one entry became a 5", blue revolver. The revolver is 5", full silver plate and engraved. For accuracy of the database, it would be nice to have the error corrected.

 

[wlw-19958]

Hi There,

It doesn’t seem like it. I’ve submitted information that has not been added to the database.

I don't think anyone is maintaining it at present. Someone should
pick this up. I have only two No. 2 Old Armies and SN 2506 is
in the data base (but listed as having 60% finish but currently
I would estimate it at only 10%). My other one is 20651 and
not listed.


Cheers!
Webb

 

[Skautdog]

wlw-19958 (Webb)
Thanks for your input!
As regards the comments above on the data base I checked and it certainly doesn't seem to be updated. It has some good ino, but didn't see manufacturing dates.
Thanks again.