Serial Number Question

[Sgt Flak]

I’m eyeing a Model 36-2 with a serial number that starts with the letters BDA (BDA6XXX). Can’t find any information on what the letters signify, if anything. Any ideas? Thanks.

 

[Frailer]

In 1980 Smith & Wesson began to transition to a new alphanumeric serial number system, in which the serial begins with three letters, followed by four numbers.

A revolver with a “BDA” prefix likely shipped sometime around 1990.

 

[Nutsforrevolvers]

I have a auk3723 686 was wondering the year

 

[robertrwalsh]

AUK shows up in the 4th edition as 1987.

 

[ACEd]

Cant say for revolvers, but pistols in the BAY-BDH range from 2004-2006. Best to check with SW at [email protected] Send Model and full s/n and ask for Manufacture date.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

I’m eyeing a Model 36-2 with a serial number that starts with the letters BDA (BDA6XXX).

According to the ones near it in the database it looks like early 1989 is a close date.