COLT COBRA (FIRST ISSUE) - .38 Spl. cal., first issue, 2, 3 (.22 LR cal. only), or 4 (square butt on early model, later models had round butt) in. barrel, blue finish, similar to Detective Special, only alloy frame and available in .22 LR, very early guns had plastic grips with silver medallions, changed to plastic w/o medallions, and finally changed to …Apr 26, 2012 · The left sid eof the barrel states " 38 S & W SPECIAL U.S. SERVICE CTG'S" The top of the barrel reads " SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFILED MASS USA PAT'D APRIL 9, 89 MARCH 27, 94 MAY 21, 96 JULY 16, 95 AUG 4, 96 DEC 22, 96 OCT 4, 98 OCT 8, 01 DEC 17, 01" The only other marings on the gun are the five digit serial number on the butt of the gun and the S ... Just returned from picking up my latest estate sale find, been laying around since 2009. S&W Mdl 38 Airweight few specks hear and there serial looks like 77-78 in that long range of numbers J484xxx. Came with a pretty decent Maverick Leather holster out of Anderson IN. & original wood..Shoots like a stubby, getting ready to clean it up.Serial No. 249092, circa 1930's, .38 s&w, 4" round barrel. Nickel finish rates 90-95% with light surface marks, scuffs visible. Bore is bright with strong rifling noted. Mother of Pearl grips are in very good plus condition with the left side having a chip left corner. Action indexes correctly with a tight lock up. JPinAK. Based on the serial number, you have a S&W .38 Safety Hammerless Third Model revolver. There were 73,500 of this variant made from 1890 to 1898. Yours was fairly late in the run. Nickel plate was common on these guns and it is also common to see them in relatively poor condition, with the plating flaking off.As for the serial number (located on the bottom of the grip on the frame) someone else will have to chime in. It looks to me like a standard 6" barrel K frame .38 Special. They are very popular and are priced according to location. Some places worth more than others. I would expect a $550.00 + price in these parts.Jun 17, 2018 · Welcome to the forum! Concur it's an M&P 1905 4th Change. The S&W Standard Catalog puts the serials 241704-700000 between 1915 and 1942. Not a lot of help. They weren't made at an even x-number per year, so extrapolating your serial in that range isn't going to be exact. If the production was relatively linear then I'd guess 1928- ish. Where Can One Go to Look Up Serial Numbers, For Smith & Wesson Revolvers to determine When Gun was Manufactured? by Guest. ... Smith and Wesson 38 special ctg serial number I was just wondering how old this gun could be. Serial num. 352465 by CPj7. Smith and wesson 39-2We'd be happy to help, but we are going to need more information. In 1968, S&W was making several different models that chambered the .38 Special cartridge. Here's what you do: 1. Open the cylinder and look on the frame in the yoke cut. You will see the letters MOD followed by some numbers in this form: xx-x. Tell us what those numbers are.Please contact our customer support representatives for the most up to date information. M&P 22 MAGNUM Manual - 3015933. M&P 5.7 Manual - 3015791. S&W CSX Manual - 3014738. Model S&W 500 and Model S&W 460 X-Frame Revolvers Manual - 3015365. M&P 9 SHIELD EZ Manual - 3013255.Aug 12, 2022 · The serial number can be found on the frame, under the barrel, or on the grip. Another way to tell the age of a Smith and Wesson pistol is by looking at the markings on the gun. These markings will usually include the date of manufacture, as well as other information about the gun. Finally, you can also ask an expert to take a look at your gun ... It is a .38 Military & Police, Model 1905, 4th Change, round butt revolver made around 1916. At the time S&W marketed the round butts as 1902's. So, Fran is correct. The holster looks like it was made for the 1917 revolver or the 1911 semi-auto. Your #2 is a British Service Revolver from WWII and was made in 1943.Serial num. 352465. smith-wesson. #2. JPinAK. 12 years ago. Well, you have not given much information. But it looks like a serial number for a .38 Military & Police Model of 1905, 4th Engineering Change, made in the very early 1920s, about the time that S&W instituted heat treatment for the cylinders of these revolvers. Regards, The "Y" number in the open cylinder crane are assembly numbers,,, The Serial number is what is on the butt of the grips. You seem to have a S&W M&P (Military and Police) chambered for .38 Special cartridges. After 1957 S&W started using Model numbers for their guns,,, The M&P became the Model 10 at that time.Model/configuration – Model 10-5 (.38 M&P, post WWII) 6 shot revolver chambered for 38 Special, 4" barrel, fixed sights. Built on "K" frame. Finish (Assuming original) – Blued with Walnut grips. Serial Number …SAFETY HAMMERLESS. Similar in appearance to .32 2nd Model but chambered for .38 S&W cartridge. Approximately 115,000 manufactured between 1880 and 1884. Serial range about 4001-119000. NIB.COLT COBRA (FIRST ISSUE) - .38 Spl. cal., first issue, 2, 3 (.22 LR cal. only), or 4 (square butt on early model, later models had round butt) in. barrel, blue finish, similar to Detective Special, only alloy frame and available in .22 LR, very early guns had plastic grips with silver medallions, changed to plastic w/o medallions, and finally changed to …If it has a concealed hammer then it's a 32 Safety Hammerless 3rd Model. SN's ran from 170000 in 1909 to 242981 in 1937. One is a .32 Smith and Wesson chambered for the Long Ctg, serial number 315XXX. The other is a very small 7 shot .22 short revolver (I was told it was the original Lady Smith) with serial number 564X.The guns had a name and yours was know as the 38 Military & Police. Serial numbers beginning with an S were produced from 1945 until 1948. In 1945 they started with S811338 and went to 999999 in 1948. Based on your serial number yours was probably late 1947 to early 1948. In 1957 the 38 M&P became the model 10.The dash numbers don't correspond between different models. A model 10-1 isn't necessarily from the same time as a 36-1 or a 19-1. The Model 36-7 appears to have been made from 1990 to 1999, if I'm reading my copy of the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson correctly. I might be able to find the actual year using the serial number, but no …The .38 S&W case is larger in diameter than the Special, in order to accept the .360- to .361-inch diameter bullets. The Special case expands into the larger chamber, at least up to the point where the Special reamer made the cylinder the “proper” diameter. Fired cases in such a revolver are ugly and ruined.The S&W Standard Catalog puts the serials 241704-700000 between 1915 and 1942. Not a lot of help. They weren't made at an even x-number per year, so …It is a Stainless Steel .38 S&W Special CTG 4" Barrel, Made in U.S.A., Marcas Registradas, Smith & Wesson, Springfield, MASS and the Serial Number on the bottom butt is 3K60260. Also listed on part of the bullet cylinder is 75799 With An "S" turned sideways and "38" stamped in the same location. Also on the frame (hidden until you …It is a .38 Military & Police, Model 1905, 4th Change, round butt revolver made around 1916. At the time S&W marketed the round butts as 1902's. So, Fran is correct. The holster looks like it was made for the 1917 revolver or the 1911 semi-auto. Your #2 is a British Service Revolver from WWII and was made in 1943.Red or black hard rubber stocks. Serial number range was from 1 in 1881 to 53590 in 1913. Earlier production had 1-7/16" cylinder and starting at SN 15340 a 1-9/16 cylinder. Serial number 352 is attributed to John Wesley Hardin. Although production runs to 1913, all frames were manufactured prior to 1899.The Kindle version is around $15. As Shaun says, likely 1983...or later. Around that time, S&W switched to a three alpha, up to 4 numeric numbering system like BBBxxxx Here's the lookup table. J Serial Prefix Models: 36, 37, 38, 49, 50.The caliber is marked on the right side of the test gun's barrel, reading "38 S&W Special Ctg." while "Smith & Wesson" is stamped on the left side. The serial number is stamped on the bottom of the grip frame. Our test gun's serial number indicates that it was probably made in 1977, before the 10-7 engineering change took place (later in 1977). Smith and Wesson Serial Number Date of Manufacture J Frame Revolver Lookup. For models 36, 37, 38, 49, 50 and pre model number versions. Year-wise Serial Numbers U.S.A./OFFICERS MODEL TARGET/ 38 SPECIAL CTG." Serial number on the frame is "752XXX". Serial number on the cylinder carrier is "752XXX" with an added "25" below the serial number. Under the left stock there is a "u IF." Located by the base of the mainspring there is a large "J" near the bottom left and a "33" is at the center, bottom.We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.The guns had a name and yours was know as the 38 Military & Police. Serial numbers beginning with an S were produced from 1945 until 1948. In 1945 they started with S811338 and went to 999999 in 1948. Based on your serial number yours was probably late 1947 to early 1948. In 1957 the 38 M&P became the model 10.Exceptional Scarce Smith & Wesson First Model 44 Hand Ejector Triple Lock Double Action Target RevolverManufactured from 1907 to 1915 within the serial number range 1 to 15,375. This outstanding revolver is the scarce target version of the .44 Hand Ejector with the very desirable triple lock mechanism. Most S&W experts are of the …For sale is a Smith & Wesson Model 38 No-Dash double-action revolver in .38 Special CTG. Serial number- 257744. Introduced in 1955 as the Airweight Bodyguard, later known as the Model 38, this J- frame revolver is aluminum-framed, has a carbon steel barrel, a carbon steel cylinder with a five-round capacity and a shrouded hammer design.It is a Stainless Steel .38 S&W Special CTG 4" Barrel, Made in U.S.A., Marcas Registradas, Smith & Wesson, Springfield, MASS and the Serial Number on the bottom butt is 3K60260. Also listed on part of the bullet cylinder is 75799 With An "S" turned sideways and "38" stamped in the same location. Also on the frame (hidden until you …It also states that a Model 28-2 serial number N951647 was discovered in 2004 and was determined to be a salesman's sample; it had a red ramp front sight and white outline rear. So with that said, it looks entirely possible that its a …For sale is a Smith & Wesson Model 38 No-Dash double-action revolver in .38 Special CTG. Serial number- 257744. Introduced in 1955 as the Airweight Bodyguard, later known as the Model 38, this J- frame revolver is aluminum-framed, has a carbon steel barrel, a carbon steel cylinder with a five-round capacity and a shrouded hammer design.S&W Model 28, 4 in barrel. Showing stamped nomenclature on barrel unique to model 28. The Smith & Wesson (S&W) Model 28, also known as the Highway Patrolman, is an N-frame revolver chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge, in production from 1954 to 1986. It is a high quality matte-finished bead blasted version of the S&W Model 27 .We'd be happy to help, but we are going to need more information. In 1968, S&W was making several different models that chambered the .38 Special cartridge. Here's what you do: 1. Open the cylinder and look on the frame in the yoke cut. You will see the letters MOD followed by some numbers in this form: xx-x. Tell us what those numbers are.Dec 3, 2020 · Once you get them off, check the inside of the right panel for the scratched on serial number on the gun. That indicates the grips are original to the gun. Again that is a terrific inheritance! The serial number is a 6 digit number, 659712. The number on the inner frame, when the cylinder is open, is 1173. Some posts state this is the model number, …The Colt Detective Special morphed through four (4) variations (or series) in its almost seventy years. First Series Detective Specials were manufactured from 1927 to 1946, with square butt grip frames through 1933 and round butt grip frames thereafter.; Second Variation Detective Special revolvers were manufactured from 1947 to 1972. Available …Your grandpa's gun is shootable with standard factory made .38 Special ammo that marked LRN (Lead Round Nose) or …The 15-2 designation is simply a stamp, designating the 2nd engineering change to the revolver, much like a revision number on a blueprint or drawing. You're Model 15 is an incredibly accurate revolver. It can easily hit a paper plate at 50 yds with little practice, and 2-3" groups at 25 yds. With a moderate amount of practice, you may be …The serial number can be found on the frame, under the barrel, or on the grip. Another way to tell the age of a Smith and Wesson pistol is by looking at the markings on the gun. These markings will usually include the date of manufacture, as well as other information about the gun. Finally, you can also ask an expert to take a look at your gun ...If you are a fan of Smith & Wesson firearms, you will love this comprehensive guide that covers every aspect of their history, design, and performance. The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th Edition is the ultimate resource for collectors and enthusiasts, with over 800 pages of detailed information, stunning photos, and current …Apr 12, 2017 · Locate the serial number on the left side of the pistol's frame. The standard location for the serial number is above the trigger guard. Some serial numbers are located underneath the frame in front of the trigger guard. Others are on the rear of the frame, above the gun's grip. As for the serial number (located on the bottom of the grip on the frame) someone else will have to chime in. It looks to me like a standard 6" barrel K frame .38 Special. They are very popular and are priced according to location. Some places worth more than others. I would expect a $550.00 + price in these parts.Page 103- Smith and Wesson serial number search Handguns: The Revolver Forum The Firing Line Forums > Hogan's Alley > Handguns ... The .38 S&W Special CTG marking on the barrel is the caliber - .38 Smith and Wesson Special, more commonly known as just .38 Special. "CTG" is the abbreviation for "cartridge." February …5859 posts · Joined 2009. #4 · Jan 15, 2012. lou, Welcome, it looks like a Heavy Duty 38/44. The SN is on the bottom of the butt frame, under the grips, perhaps also under the bottom side of the barrel, and/or on the rear of the cylinder. We would really love some well-lit, higher resolution pics, to nail this down.Cross reference the serial number with Smith & Wesson's customer service (see Resources). Submit the serial number to the S&W service via email to confirm the …S&W Model 28, 4 in barrel. Showing stamped nomenclature on barrel unique to model 28. The Smith & Wesson (S&W) Model 28, also known as the Highway Patrolman, is an N-frame revolver chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge, in production from 1954 to 1986. It is a high quality matte-finished bead blasted version of the S&W Model 27 .In these parts, $150-$200+? If it is an inheritance, that in my opinion is the greater value. The 1905 M&P 4th change was in production from 1915-1948 with approximately half produced in the war era 1939-1945. These are the most common handgun of the western world. Value is based on condition-condition-condition.20475 posts · Joined 2012. #2 · Oct 5, 2018. Welcome to the forum. Your gun is a 38 M&P from about 1950. The serial number is the one on the butt that starts with the letter C. In 1958 S&W started using model numbers. Guns like your 38 M&P became known as the model 10. They are the most commonly produced S&W revolver.Of the .38 Special (U.S. version) total of 352,315, 65,000 were Navy Contract guns, 22,500 were DSC contract guns, and 264,815 were Army procurement guns (and most of these were actually delivered to the Navy). The highest serial number Victory Revolver delivered to the U.S. Navy shipped on August 13, 1945. It bore serial number SV802722.Dec 10, 2012 · The pre-war .38 Regulation Police was serial numbered in its own range 1 - 54474, 1917 - 1940. That gives an approximate production of 2500 per year, so your number 10524 would date to about 1919-1920. Value as described would probably run about $250-300. They are very nice guns for carry; reasonably powerful, yet light and, with a 4" barrel ... Mar 4, 2015 · Ammo Capacity: All J-frame .38 Special and .357 magnum revolvers have a five-round capacity. K-frames all have six. L-frames can hold six or seven shots depending on the model. Older N-frame designs have a six-round capacity but the newer ones hold eight. Aug 12, 2022 · The serial number can be found on the frame, under the barrel, or on the grip. Another way to tell the age of a Smith and Wesson pistol is by looking at the markings on the gun. These markings will usually include the date of manufacture, as well as other information about the gun. Finally, you can also ask an expert to take a look at your gun ... Apr 6, 2015 · The grips are definitely 1920's versions and if the SN inside the right panel matches, the gun shipped between 1928 and 1930. The .38 M&P with a 4" barrel was the military revolver of WWII, AKA the Victory model. It was identical to your GF's gun except for barrel length and finish. The guns had a name and yours was know as the 38 Military & Police. Serial numbers beginning with an S were produced from 1945 until 1948. In 1945 they started with S811338 and went to 999999 in 1948. Based on your serial number yours was probably late 1947 to early 1948. In 1957 the 38 M&P became the model 10.We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.I recently acquired a Smith and Wesson 38 Special CTG with a serial number C770410 stamped on the bottom of the handle. ... I was wondering if someone could ball park a manufacture date for me from the serial number or point me in the right direction. It is serial number 7D06462 . Thanks for your help!Apr 26, 2012 · The left sid eof the barrel states " 38 S & W SPECIAL U.S. SERVICE CTG'S" The top of the barrel reads " SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFILED MASS USA PAT'D APRIL 9, 89 MARCH 27, 94 MAY 21, 96 JULY 16, 95 AUG 4, 96 DEC 22, 96 OCT 4, 98 OCT 8, 01 DEC 17, 01" The only other marings on the gun are the five digit serial number on the butt of the gun and the S ... If it has a concealed hammer then it's a 32 Safety Hammerless 3rd Model. SN's ran from 170000 in 1909 to 242981 in 1937. One is a .32 Smith and Wesson chambered for the Long Ctg, serial number 315XXX. The other is a very small 7 shot .22 short revolver (I was told it was the original Lady Smith) with serial number 564X.The S&W Standard Catalog puts the serials 241704-700000 between 1915 and 1942. Not a lot of help. They weren't made at an even x-number per year, so …For sale is a Smith & Wesson Model 10-6 revolver in .38 S&W Special CTG. Serial number- D871581. This 10-6 is in excellent condition, features grips with matching serial numbers and comes with the original box. The Smith & Wesson Model 10, previously known as the Smith & Wesson .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1899, the Smith & Wesson …Wiregrassguy. welcome01 to the forums from the Wiregrass, David! Your gun is a .38 M&P Model of 1905 or a .38 Hand Ejector, 3rd Model depending on whether the butt is square or round. It would have been made in 1905-06. S&W made millions of these guns. In the condition you describe, it is worth between $200-300.The caliber is marked on the right side of the test gun's barrel, reading "38 S&W Special Ctg." while "Smith & Wesson" is stamped on the left side. The serial number is stamped on the bottom of the grip frame. Our test gun's serial number indicates that it was probably made in 1977, before the 10-7 engineering change took place (later in 1977). Nov 14, 2021 · At a minimum give us the serial number, or at least the 3 letter prefix that forms part of the serial, from the bottom of the metal grip frame, the model number from inside the yoke cut with the cylinder open and the caliber (e.g., .38 S&W Special CTG). Pictures would really help if you can manage that. Smith & Wesson Model 10 Serial numbers. The first step is to find the serial number on your gun. This should be located on the frame, near the cylinder release …Exceptional Scarce Smith & Wesson First Model 44 Hand Ejector Triple Lock Double Action Target RevolverManufactured from 1907 to 1915 within the serial number range 1 to 15,375. This outstanding revolver is the scarce target version of the .44 Hand Ejector with the very desirable triple lock mechanism. Most S&W experts are of the …a new serial number system. The new system consists of four sets of digits separated by a hyphen. The first set is the manufacturers code, the second designates the type of firearm, the third set is the firearms chronological number, the fourth set shows the year of mfg. AYA 1995-2006 Year ser. # start ser. # end 199516-03-001-95 16-03-800-95 It also states that a Model 28-2 serial number N951647 was discovered in 2004 and was determined to be a salesman's sample; it had a red ramp front sight and white outline rear. So with that said, it looks entirely possible that its a …Jun 5, 2009 · Identifying features: This is where to look for the model number (not used until around 1957). Sometimes the serial number is here, especially in later models. Earlier models have them here: S&W revolver names before World War II. Name Caliber Frame. .22 Hand Ejector Ladysmith 22 Long M. .22/32 Target 22 Long Rifle I. 108,590. I inherited a Smith & Wesson .38 ctg s/n 113403 from my great uncle. There are no scratches, dings or marks on either the metal or handgrips. Handgrips appear to be real wood. On the right hand side, underneath where Made in USA is stamped, it also has stamped Marcas Registradas and Springfield Mass. The serial number is stamped on the ... Jul 16, 2013 · V 565740. Serial numbers ran from V1 in 1942 to V811119 in 1945. It basically is a 38 Military & Police 4th Change model of 1905 but during the war production shifted to the Military and given the "V" prefix for Victory. The ones shipped to the British will be chambered in 38 S&W vs 38 Special. Ammo Capacity: All J-frame .38 Special and .357 magnum revolvers have a five-round capacity. K-frames all have six. L-frames can hold six or seven shots depending on the model. Older N-frame designs have a six …Serial No. 249092, circa 1930's, .38 s&w, 4" round barrel. Nickel finish rates 90-95% with light surface marks, scuffs visible. Bore is bright with strong rifling noted. Mother of Pearl grips are in very good plus condition with the left side having a chip left corner. Action indexes correctly with a tight lock up. Jul 2007. Location. Orange, VA NOW. Posts. 6,393. That there according to the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson, is a Target Military and Police model of …For sale is a Smith & Wesson Model 38 No-Dash double-action revolver in .38 Special CTG. Serial number- 257744. Introduced in 1955 as the Airweight Bodyguard, later known as the Model 38, this J- frame revolver is aluminum-framed, has a carbon steel barrel, a carbon steel cylinder with a five-round capacity and a shrouded hammer design.It is a S&W 38 CTG. I know it's not a 38 Special and I understand the difference. The serial number (on the butt, cylinder, under the barrel) is 76XXX. To be clear, there are 5 digits and no letters. It is a …27 posts · Joined 2003. #4 · Dec 17, 2003. Serial Number info from Dan Wesson Arms- Mo. I have kludged together what I think to be descriptive of the older .357 models based on the Blue Book of Gun Values, the writeup on old build revolvers on the new wesson web site, a Palmer catalog and examination of my collection.I have an antique 38 special revolver, long stock, w/ivory grip & what appears to be a wooden butt. It was manufactured prior to WWII, and has the following serial number, for which I cannot find record, when doing a serial number search. It’s 217765. The 12 month average price is $599.60 new and $463.30 used. The new value of a SMITH WESSON 38 pistol has fallen ($16.83) dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $578.43 . The used value of a SMITH WESSON 38 pistol has risen $58.17 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $492.39 . The demand of new SMITH WESSON 38 pistol's has ...
Nov 14, 2021 · At a minimum give us the serial number, or at least the 3 letter prefix that forms part of the serial, from the bottom of the metal grip frame, the model number from inside the yoke cut with the cylinder open and the caliber (e.g., .38 S&W Special CTG). Pictures would really help if you can manage that. . Giddy
NEW Victory 38 Spl. Hello guys, have acquired a new 38 Spl Victory model and would like all the information you can tell me about this gun. Not sure how the data base works, so let me know if more info needed. (1) S/N V 699640 appears on bottom of handle and on cylinder and can be seen when cylinder swings opened.Of the .38 Special (U.S. version) total of 352,315, 65,000 were Navy Contract guns, 22,500 were DSC contract guns, and 264,815 were Army procurement guns (and most of these were actually delivered to the Navy). The highest serial number Victory Revolver delivered to the U.S. Navy shipped on August 13, 1945. It bore serial number SV802722.The gun is built on what's known today as the large N frame, somebody else will probably show up to help decide which variation it is. From the information we have to work with, the gun would appear to be a .44 Hand Ejector 3rd Model, manufactured from 1926 to 1941 in the serial number range 28358 to 61412.We'd be happy to help, but we are going to need more information. In 1968, S&W was making several different models that chambered the .38 Special cartridge. Here's what you do: 1. Open the cylinder and look on the frame in the yoke cut. You will see the letters MOD followed by some numbers in this form: xx-x. Tell us what those numbers are.Join Date: October 20, 2007. Location: Richardson, TX. Posts: 7,523. Your gun is a .38 Military & Police Model of 1905, 4th Change. More specifically, it's what's referred to by some collectors as a "pre-Victory". It was built after the start of WWII but before serial numbers reached 1 million in early 1942.May 3, 2007 · The specimen that you write about is probably a 38 Military & Police Model of 1905 - 4th Change. It was manufactured between 1915 - 1942. Serial numbers are between 241704 and 1000000. Changes from the 3rd Model of 1905 were mainly internal. Starting with serial number 316648 S&W began heat treating the cylinder steel. Available in various calibers and with three diverse hammer designs, it is no surprise that the Smith & Wesson J-Frame has become the most popular, small-frame, defense revolver on the market. The Model 442 is a variation of the Model 42 Centennial Airweight® that integrates the time-tested features of the original with modern advancements. .Available in various calibers and with three diverse hammer designs, it is no surprise that the Smith & Wesson J-Frame has become the most popular, small-frame, defense revolver on the market. The Model 442 is a variation of the Model 42 Centennial Airweight® that integrates the time-tested features of the original with modern advancements. .I recently acquired a Smith and Wesson 38 Special CTG with a serial number C770410 stamped on the bottom of the handle. ... If you open the cylinder and look at the frame, it will have a model number, 10 or 12, that makes a difference in value. So does condition, original box, docs and tools, deduct some for nonoriginal stocks (grips) ...Model/configuration – Model 10-5 (.38 M&P, post WWII) 6 shot revolver chambered for 38 Special, 4" barrel, fixed sights. Built on "K" frame. Finish (Assuming original) – Blued with Walnut grips. Serial Number …Jun 17, 2018 · Welcome to the forum! Concur it's an M&P 1905 4th Change. The S&W Standard Catalog puts the serials 241704-700000 between 1915 and 1942. Not a lot of help. They weren't made at an even x-number per year, so extrapolating your serial in that range isn't going to be exact. If the production was relatively linear then I'd guess 1928- ish. For sale is a Smith & Wesson Model 38 No-Dash double-action revolver in .38 Special CTG. Serial number- 257744. Introduced in 1955 as the Airweight Bodyguard, later known as the Model 38, this J- frame revolver is aluminum-framed, has a carbon steel barrel, a carbon steel cylinder with a five-round capacity and a shrouded hammer design.Proof mark and serial number: S&W legend: Caliber mark: Cylinder serial number: Grip screw: Grip w/ serial number: GHD is the U.S. military inspection mark of Guy H. Drewry. Found on top straps from V300000 to end of production, prior on butt from 7/42 until moved in 1943. P on butt is military Proof markOct 22, 2012 · If it has a concealed hammer then it's a 32 Safety Hammerless 3rd Model. SN's ran from 170000 in 1909 to 242981 in 1937. One is a .32 Smith and Wesson chambered for the Long Ctg, serial number 315XXX. The other is a very small 7 shot .22 short revolver (I was told it was the original Lady Smith) with serial number 564X. Red or black hard rubber stocks. Serial number range was from 1 in 1881 to 53590 in 1913. Earlier production had 1-7/16" cylinder and starting at SN 15340 a 1-9/16 cylinder. Serial number 352 is attributed to John Wesley Hardin. Although production runs to 1913, all frames were manufactured prior to 1899.This is a Pre-model 17 K-22 Masterpiece. For old S&W 22's listing it as a model K-22 is adequate for the model number. It should have "Made in USA" or a 4 line trade mark stamp like this one, stamped on the right side over the trigger guard. With a S&W logo on the right or left side just in front of the grips..