Serial numbers...

[BDH]

are a pain to find and we keep asking "when was it made" questions on this forum. (I'm sure I'm guilty of this one) So, I looked around and found the "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson" on several bookseller sites, but Barnes and Noble had it for $22 shipped. I got a discount...can't remember why but otherwise it goes for a little over $25. Still not a bad deal! Amazon wanted over $40...used.

It really is well done. I don't have that many S&W handguns but it sure is a good reference for the ones I do have.

Bruce

 

[Iggy]

You just got a good deal on the S&W fan's bible.

 

[JCS&W]

As long as there are people asking for serial number info, someone must be buying these old Smiths! I will answer their question, if I can, and do not mind it at all. I have the time and the SCSW, so I am good to go. Good buy BDH! Enjoy it. There is a world of S&W info there.

 

[Titegroups]

Amazon current new price is $28.37 shipped.

 

[Model 27 Man]

I have a Model 27-2 that I bought new around 1970. It is my favorite revolver, I also have other N's, K's and J's. The serial number of my 27 is N467XX. Can you tell me when it was manufactured?
Thanks

 

[arjay]

Right before you bought it lol. 1970.

 

[Model 27 Man]

That was quick, thanks arjay

 

[civil1977]

I've got all three editions plus the digital version of the 3rd Editon on my iPad and iPhone. It's a very good resource.

 

[Lost Lake]

Don't bet the farm on what the book says...

My 3913 #TDT37xx was built in 2000... Well after the book says it was.

 

[losingle]

First post, and first S&W semi auto picked up on gunbroker.com serial is tfh5746 any idea what mfg. year? thanks

 

[LSUDVM]

First post, and first S&W semi auto picked up on gunbroker.com serial is tfh5746 any idea what mfg. year? thanks

What model Smith semi auto?

 

[losingle]

Its a clean (in the pic) 6906, should get tuesday or wednesday. Looks like a classic.

 

[War_Eagle]

I have a 6906 that I have recently picked up, the serial number is TFR22XX and a 5906 serial number VAN78XX, any idea when they were manufactured? Thanks for the help.

 

[Ruger Nut]

My 5906 reads; VCT61XX
Does it have the 5906 in there?

 

[o3rugby1]

Well the only thing i can add is a smith and wesson wheel that explains most of the numbers for the 3rd gens.

 

[losingle]

The wheel explains the model no. guess the serial nr. not relevant to the mfg. year?

 

[losingle]

I think the wheel is wrong about the model 6906, dont believe the gun I bought is stainless frame?

 

[LSUDVM]

Its a clean (in the pic) 6906, should get tuesday or wednesday. Looks like a classic.

The 6906 was made over a 10 yr period - 89-99. Tritium night sights were introduced in 1992. Beyond that i dont know an exact year.

 

[losingle]

Well thanks for the info, my heart sez it lnib but I've bought some mothers and recoil spring just in case.

 

[War_Eagle]

I think the wheel is wrong about the model 6906, dont believe the gun I bought is stainless frame?

If I am not mistaken they all have the aluminum frame, so yes the wheel is a bit confusing.