Pre-Model 40 Centennials (Sequential Serial Numbers)

[Art66]

Cool guns! First time I had heard of the Centennial. If they were mine, I would look for a double holster (left & right) to fit them. I don't know if they are available, and a vintage one would be a rarity, no doubt!

 

[0le]

I have one of those

Mine is just a bit earlier. I have never lettered this one either. Perhaps I will one day. The red box mine came in is labeled as a Chief's Special. I wonder when that change came about.

 

[les.b]

Yes, at first they were known as the "Chiefs Special Hammerless" IIRC some of the early boxes were marked Chiefs Special, and the "Hammerless" was stamped on with a rubber stamp. Since they debuted in 1952, the cenntenniel year of Smith and Wesson, they were subsequently named the Centenniel.

Best Regards, Les

 

[Daisyman]

I had a conversation with a BIG time dealer and Winchester collecter in Tulsa many years ago, and I asked him if he had ever found consecutive serial guns. He said he'd been collecting for 50 years and found a pair at different times, "ONCE". Cool beans on your find! I would be estatic.
Irv

 

[jcelect]

Pair of 40s

My New Pre-Model 40 Centennial arrived today! This gun was the topic of my previous post entitled 'Collector Conundrum'. Its serial number, 2638, directly precedes the one on my current Pre-Model 40. It's also in a little better condition, and came with its original box and a T1 grip adapter. As with my current gun, the new one also has the safety pin secured in the frame under the stocks. I am glad I listened to the 'buy it' crowd on this one!

We EXPECT to see that pair at the next Northeast Bunch meeting in North Olmstead, hopefully in May! If not then, at the next one we are able to have!
Some of us like the Centennials!
jcelect

 

[Tjsuchy7]

We EXPECT to see that pair at the next Northeast Bunch meeting in North Olmstead, hopefully in May! If not then, at the next one we are able to have!
Some of us like the Centennials!
jcelect

That would be a little drive for me, I'm down here by Youngstown. But I've driven to the IX center before, so I could probably do it. I see you're just west of there.

 

[krsmith58]

Way cool,sweet , interesting and just plain old great .congrats , thanks for sharing . kenny MT USA