S&W Model 39 and 39-2 Serial Numbers
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Since we are on my favorite subject, Mod-39s, does anyone have a dust cover for sale. Factory option back when.
theneko
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An old thread I know but can anyone assist with this one?
I SS 39-2 s/n A2223xx - anyone know month/year of mfg? It came with a strange old gray square unlabeled box - probably not orig. S&W... Thx!
An old thread I know but can anyone assist with this one?
I SS 39-2 s/n A2223xx - anyone know month/year of mfg? It came with a strange old gray square unlabeled box - probably not orig. S&W... Thx!
A222 probably early 74 - but Jinks/S&W for actual ship date
Just purchased 39-2
Hi all
New to the forum and new to serious shooting and recently earn hunting license. I just purchased a Model 39 (Understand it is 39-2) and see some of you have ability to date these. Have not even received the gun since California 10 wait. The serial on my paperwork states 61524. No prefix or letters. Was gun of families deceased father and gunsmith at shop says looks as if maybe only fired few times or just the factory firing. Could someone let me know approx. year on this. Very excited to shoot after reading all the positive things said on here.
Thanks
New to forums also
Hi all
New to the forum and new to serious shooting and recently earn hunting license. I just purchased a Model 39 (Understand it is 39-2) and see some of you have ability to date these. Have not even received the gun since California 10 wait. The serial on my paperwork states 61524. No prefix or letters. Was gun of families deceased father and gunsmith at shop says looks as if maybe only fired few times or just the factory firing. Could someone let me know approx. year on this. Very excited to shoot after reading all the positive things said on here.
Thanks
New to forums also
61524 M39 ( NOT-2) late 64 to early 65
As usual Jinks/S&W for your ship date
As usual Jinks/S&W for your ship date
Thanks Tom
Clarification and approx date. Almost as old as me.
Clarification and approx date. Almost as old as me.
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Got a model 39 serial # 67xxx. Any info? Thanks
Since we are asking and answering questions, here is a question I am looking for an answer to:
I have seen nickel Model 39-2 pistols that have a nickel takedown lever and decocker, and I have seen nickel pistols where those parts are blued. Was there a pattern to this, was a special order item, was it a manufacturing change? Is there a date/serial number where that transition took place?
Thanks.
I have seen nickel Model 39-2 pistols that have a nickel takedown lever and decocker, and I have seen nickel pistols where those parts are blued. Was there a pattern to this, was a special order item, was it a manufacturing change? Is there a date/serial number where that transition took place?
Thanks.
67XXX probably mid 1966 - as usual Jinks/S&W for your SHIP date.
I am NO AUTHORITY on this, but it has been my experience that if the small parts are black/blued as noted, it was shipped from S&W as a nickel plated gun. If the small parts are also nickeled -- the gun is likely:
--aftermarket nickel plated
--aftermarket re-nickel plated
--someone thought it was a good idea to rub Mother's Mag polish on the parts for 4 hrs until they shine
If you like the look, all is well. Originaly & collectibility takes a very serious hit however.
--aftermarket nickel plated
--aftermarket re-nickel plated
--someone thought it was a good idea to rub Mother's Mag polish on the parts for 4 hrs until they shine
If you like the look, all is well. Originaly & collectibility takes a very serious hit however.
Hi all. Picked up a model 539 today at a pawn shop with s/n of A7331XX. Any mfg. info would be greatly appreciated!
Serial# dates to about 1981ish....
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I have a S&W Model 39 which I've acquired from a friend. The story line is that his dad worked in the Treasury Dept. and this was his issued side arm. It is not government marked and is a true 39 and not a 39-2. As I understand it, the serial number, 376XX, places it produced pre-1970. What I would really like to know is exactly what year year it was actually manufactured. Does anyone have an idea as to what year this may be? Many thanks,
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Smith and Wesson 39- 2 serial number A129***
I got this gun several years ago from my brother. He told me under one of the handles was etched with a hand held etched LVMPD. I have had this gun for at least 30 years. Have shot it probably 500 rounds in those years. I can still punch the x out of a silhouette. Would love to know when it was manufactured. I know the 39- 2 was started in 1955. Someone help. With mine in the 129.000 run I am thinking 1960 area. Thanks
I got this gun several years ago from my brother. He told me under one of the handles was etched with a hand held etched LVMPD. I have had this gun for at least 30 years. Have shot it probably 500 rounds in those years. I can still punch the x out of a silhouette. Would love to know when it was manufactured. I know the 39- 2 was started in 1955. Someone help. With mine in the 129.000 run I am thinking 1960 area. Thanks
Number0neGun
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Does anybody have any estimate on a manufacturing date for a Model 39 (no dash) in the 88k serial range? No prefix.
WaywardSon
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I picked up a very nice Model 39 no dash a while ago and would be curious as to when it was manufactured. Aluminum frame...no box or papers, just a nice gun. Serial 1059XX............TIA
I just purchased a beautiful 39-2 SS serial number A301509 would love to know the age
i Would like to find the Mfg date of a model 39-2 SS I just bought. It's in good condition. How many were made?
i Would like to find the Mfg date of a model 39-2 SS I just bought. It's in good condition. How many were made?
