S&W Model 25-10 / S&W Product ode 170179FC

[foxfirerodandgun]

Does anyone know the serial number range for the Model 25-10 Hand Ejector of 2001. The Blue Book states that there were approximately 150 made for Sports South, Inc. in 2001. Any real collector interest in these?

Many Thanks!
James

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

The prefix for 170179 was "HEG" and IINM the sequence was HEG0000 to HEG0149.

A similar gun in .45 Colt was a -11 with prefix "GBP" and product code 170186. That gun was also made in 2001, pre-lock, but new frame, had a case color finish, the 4-screw side plate, a round-to-square Target style sock with diamond, and it shipped in an old style gold Heritage Series two-piece box. 150 were made.

 

[foxfirerodandgun]

The prefix for 170179 was "HEG" and IINM the sequence was HEG0000 to HEG0149.

A similar gun in .45 Colt was a -11 with prefix "GBP" and product code 170186. That gun was also made in 2001, pre-lock, but new frame, had a case color finish, the 4-screw side plate, a round-to-square Target style sock with diamond, and it shipped in an old style gold Heritage Series two-piece box. 150 were made.

Thanks for your response. What I have encountered is supposedly a Performance Center Model 25-10 with a serial number of HEG0212. It is in the aluminum Performance Center hard case and has qll of the factory paperwork sans the registration card which was completed and mailed to S&W. The fact that the serial number is greater than 150 has me puzzled. Would this be a completely different Model 25? Here is a couple pictures.

Many Thanks!
James

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

The fact that the serial number is greater than 150 has me puzzled.

Don't worry about it. I was just guessing at the s/n's based on the published quantity of 150 and how I've seen them number special editions before. The answer is probably pretty simple.... they made a few more than 150. You can do that when you own the factory. Maybe there was a small second run for the aluminum case. I've only seen a couple, but they were in the gold Heritage Series two-piece cardboard box.

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

What's the date on the fired case envelope?

 

[foxfirerodandgun]

What's the date on the fired case envelope?

April 18, 2001. It also has 219 stamped on the yoke and on the bottom of the grip frame.

James