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). 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.The .38-caliber serial number range is from 241704-1000000. A continuation of .38 M&P Hand Ejector series. Built from 1905 to 1906. Available in 4-, 5-, 6- and 6.5-in. barrels. Finished in blue or nickel, with round or square butt. The .38-caliber serial number range 62450-73250, with about 10,800 produced. Note: Prices for the following four ...3 posts · Joined 2021. #3 · Nov 10, 2021. Definitely fingerprints 😂. Concern with the serial number specifically is: from what I gather most -3 versions I could find the …The .38-caliber serial number range is from 241704-1000000. A continuation of .38 M&P Hand Ejector series. Built from 1905 to 1906. Available in 4-, 5-, 6- and 6.5-in. barrels. Finished in blue or nickel, with round or square butt. The .38-caliber serial number range 62450-73250, with about 10,800 produced. Note: Prices for the following four ...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 first J-frame Chiefs Special, s/n 1, was made October 24, 1950. In 1957 S&W began using model numbers. The Chiefs Special was assigned number 36 at s/n 125000. The serial numbers reached 786544 in 1969. As the Gun Control Act of 1968 was just coming into effect S&W began a new serial number series with a "J" prefix.I just got a S&W 38 Special CTG with a 4" barrel. A lot of people have posted their serial # with a letter prefix, but mine doesn't have one. My serial # is …Feb 9, 2020 · 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. 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.What the company did track is the date guns shipped from the factory. For legal purposes (BATFE) the ship date for a S&W gun is the "birth" date, so that is what collectors go by. The exact ship date for a particular gun is available from the S&W Historical Foundation, through its Letter of Authentication program. Letters cost $75. Apr 16, 2012 · The first J-frame Chiefs Special, s/n 1, was made October 24, 1950. In 1957 S&W began using model numbers. The Chiefs Special was assigned number 36 at s/n 125000. The serial numbers reached 786544 in 1969. As the Gun Control Act of 1968 was just coming into effect S&W began a new serial number series with a "J" prefix. There are known instances of lower serial numbered guns shipping years later than guns with higher numbers. So only a search of S&W shipping records at the factory by the office of the historian can conclusively date …The .38-caliber serial number range is from 241704-1000000. A continuation of .38 M&P Hand Ejector series. Built from 1905 to 1906. Available in 4-, 5-, 6- and 6.5-in. barrels. Finished in blue or nickel, with round or square butt. The .38-caliber serial number range 62450-73250, with about 10,800 produced. Note: Prices for the following four ...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 Smith & Wesson .38 Military & Police (Model of 1905, 3rd change) Target Model. Some 94,803 were manufactured between 1909 and 1915. Target models command 50 percent more in value. (Keith Wood photo) My gun collecting mentor, whose name many of you would recognize, has a phrase he repeats now and then. “That’s an honest gun,” …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 …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. 26297. 1991. 509122 *. 1993. 533213. 1976 Serial numbers 259996-260020 were also used. 1991 C. F. Martin & Co. begins using one set of serial numbers for guitars & mandolins. 1994-2002 Mandolins are custom order only. 2002 Mandolin production ends.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. - The serial number range was from 1 to 54474 -.38 Smith Wesson was a shorter and slightly larger in diameter case than the.38 Special. - It was a predecessor round to the.38 Special. - The.38 SW is a low powered cartridge compared to the.38 Special.. Smith and wesson 38 special ctg serial number lookup.…Browse Search Ask.38 smith and Wesson top break. By Matt, 6 years ago on Smith & Wesson. 12,808 12.8K.38 smith and Wesson top break. ... Smith and Wesson 38 special ctg serial number. Smith & Wesson 38 top break. I have a nickel plated Smith & Wesson .38 cal, 5 shot, Safety hammer-less b...What you have is a 38 hand. Ejector made for service in ww2 commonly called the victory due to the v as part of the serial number. Many were made for the British empire in 38 s& w ctg. Many used domestically were 38 special. After the war many of the British were converted to 38 special.Dec 12, 2020 · hotrod150. 124 posts · Joined 2012. #4 · Dec 16, 2012. Per the SCSW, the first year of production for the model 60 was 1965, the R serial number series for the model 60 started in 1969, and s/n R1152xx shipped in 1974-75. Also per the SCSW, the model 60 shared an all-numeric s/n series with the Chief Special until 1969, when the R s/n's started. 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 ...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 NumbersBrowse Search Ask.38 smith and Wesson top break. By Matt, 6 years ago on Smith & Wesson. 12,808 12.8K.38 smith and Wesson top break. ... Smith and Wesson 38 special ctg serial number. Smith & Wesson 38 top break. I have a nickel plated Smith & Wesson .38 cal, 5 shot, Safety hammer-less b...Location: Richardson, TX. Posts: 7,523. The number you listed for the 10-5 is the assembly number, which is arbitrary and basically meaningless. The serial number of a Model 10 is found on the bottom of the grip frame. It will be a 6-digit number preceded by a "C" or a "D". The Model 19 is 1976 production.I have a SandW Model 41, 22 cal semiauto. Serial TAL2120. What year was it made? thanks. ... S&W .38 CTG serial number V 402544. Thanks Reactions: Waidmann, combat, WendyZXZ and 1 other person. …Aug 11, 2013 · 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 guarantee. 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.There were no model numbers stamped on S&W revolvers until 1957. The M&P series of K frame Revolvers were Made in 38 Special, in the main serial number range with 38/200 (38 S&W), 9mm, 22 LR, 32 S&W, 357 Magnum at various times during the more than the 110 years several million revolvers have been made.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.by artyldr01. 1 1 of 102 102. Forums. Smith and Wesson Model Specific. For discussions regarding firearms made from the beginning of Smith & Wesson until the end of WWII.Over the years I’ve made no secret of my opinion there’s nothing really special about the .44 Special. It’s a fine old low-velocity, big-bore handgun round no better and no worse than several others. With that said, I’ll never be accused of mouthing anything but praise about the revolvers which Smith & Wesson chambered as .44 Special.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 …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 NumbersThe M prefix was used exclusively on the .22/32 line of revolvers. These would include the Models 34, 35, 43, 51 and 63 (all of those except the Model 35 were Kit Guns). The M prefix came into use in 1969 and remained the sole sequence for this line of revolvers until the three-alpha numbers replaced them in 1983. Page 103- Smith and Wesson serial number search Handguns: The Revolver Forum The Firing Line Forums > Hogan's Alley > Handguns ... out, are known as "assembly numbers" that are used during manufacture and have no particular significance. The .38 S&W Special CTG marking on the barrel is the caliber - .38 Smith and Wesson …Jan 16, 2016 · 38 S&W Special CTG. CTG stands for cartridge so that marking on the barrel tells you it shoots the 38 S&W Special cartridge.Smith & Wesson made many models chambered for the 38 Special cartridge. Is there a letter in front of the number? It may be separated by a space or 2 from the number, but if present it is part of the serial number 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 …The collecting community (myself included) is quite happy about this new arrangement, for it ensures the availability of letters into the future and provides support for the S&W Historical Foundation. Please read the release posted below for details: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Contact: Shaun Phelan, Smith & Wesson Corp. 1-844-772-5159. 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.I would like to know the model, year, and value of this S&W .38 special ctg revolver with 6" barrel. The serial number on the butt of the walnut checkered grip is: …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 …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 …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 16-03-800-95Wiregrassguy. Post pictures here including the serial number on the butt of the gun and someone will look up the shipping date. All we really need is the triple alpha serial prefix. With good, well lighted and sharp pictures, we can give you some idea of what it might be worth. S&WCA LM#2629 | Ex-Navy Vietnam Vet.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 …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. 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.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 markModel/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 …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 …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 …Model 686-5 5" (Hi-Viz 7-shot) 686-5 6- and 7-Shot Model 686-5 Plus Mountain Gun 4" (1998 Pre-Lock) 📷. Model 686-6 VR UF Model 686-7 .38 Super Performance Center. 📷. Model 686 Plus (With Lock) Model 686 Plus Pro Series Model 686 CS1 U.S. Customs Service Model 686 SSR PRO Model 696 3". 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 …Oct 2, 2016 · In one known example a gun with serial S136431 was not shipped until June of 1958. It's possible that a large block of serial numbers that appear to be from 1954-55 were not actually used until 1957-58. It at least one case a gun has a 5-screw serial and was built as a 4-screw gun. N Series N Frames: 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. 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.Feb 20, 2009 · 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. There are known instances of lower serial numbered guns shipping years later than guns with higher numbers. So only a search of S&W shipping records at the factory by the office of the historian can conclusively date …The serial number on your Smith and Wesson 38 Special CTG is a crucial piece of information that can help authorities track and identify your specific firearm. So, if you're …Design. A stainless steel development of the Smith & Wesson Model 36 Chief's Special revolver, the Model 60 has a swing-out cylinder, and features an exposed hammer. It has been in production since 1965, and was the first regular production all stainless steel firearm made. [1] The 1965 model's stainless steel production proved so popular that ...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 NumbersModel/configuration – Model .38 Military & Police Model of 1905 3rd Change double-action revolver, .38 S&W Special cal., with 4, 5, or 6 inch bbl., and nickel finish. Serial Number – 205319 mfg. circa 1913. Additional Information – 6 shot fluted cylinder, checkered walnut (square butt) grips. 94,803 mfg. 1909-1915.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, …A million of the 38 caliber revolvers were made during the 1942-1945 period. Here are some of the serial numbers that utilized the V prefix: Prefix SV The inside of the lock works, denoted by an ‘S,’ was altered in 1945. …38 Special CTG Model 14-3 info. ... Concern with the serial number specifically is: from what I gather most -3 versions I could find the serial number starts with a K, this one is he second character. S&W serial lookup showed no results. Reactions: TTSH. Save Share. Reply Quote Like.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 …Design. A stainless steel development of the Smith & Wesson Model 36 Chief's Special revolver, the Model 60 has a swing-out cylinder, and features an exposed hammer. It has been in production since 1965, and was the first regular production all stainless steel firearm made. [1] The 1965 model's stainless steel production proved so popular that ...The .38-caliber serial number range is from 241704-1000000. A continuation of .38 M&P Hand Ejector series. Built from 1905 to 1906. Available in 4-, 5-, 6- and 6.5-in. barrels. Finished in blue or nickel, with round or square butt. The .38-caliber serial number range 62450-73250, with about 10,800 produced. Note: Prices for the following four ... The M prefix was used exclusively on the .22/32 line of revolvers. These would include the Models 34, 35, 43, 51 and 63 (all of those except the Model 35 were Kit Guns). The M prefix came into use in 1969 and remained the sole sequence for this line of revolvers until the three-alpha numbers replaced them in 1983. 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.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.Smith & Wesson introduced the .38 Hand Ejector Model in 1899, which later became the M&P or Victory Model, then the Model 10. The S&W Model 10 has been labeled the most popular handgun of the 20th Century owing to its 6 million units produced. The Model 10 is a six-shot, double-action revolver, chambered for the .38 Special.Feb 20, 2009 · on the barrel it has s&w 38 special CTG it has a 6" barrel the serial number on the butt K 92xxx number in cylinder area D40325 I called S&W I was told the serial # dates it before 1950 that it could be a pre model 14 and no owner manual would be avaliable When Smith & Wesson adopted model numbers in 1957, the Chiefs Special became the Model 36. Smith & Wesson J-Frame revolvers have had your back since 1950. These small revolvers were designed to fire full power rounds and are as simple and easy to use as they are reliable. Available in various calibers and with three diverse hammer designs, it ...
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.. Chicago fabric yarn and button sales
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. 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 …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 firearm is indeed the .38 Special CTG. Benefits of cross referencing with S&W include notification if the firearm is stolen or has been used in a crime. model 37 airweight serial number. Jump to Latest Follow. 10K views 8 replies 6 participants last post by 95Bravo Aug 9, 2022. W. wncshooting Discussion starter. 2 posts · Joined 2011. #1 · Oct 8, 2011. I just aquired a S&W model 37 airweight and I would like to find the date of manufacture. The serial number on the butt of the gun is 77J953 ...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 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 ...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.Model 686-5 5" (Hi-Viz 7-shot) 686-5 6- and 7-Shot Model 686-5 Plus Mountain Gun 4" (1998 Pre-Lock) 📷. Model 686-6 VR UF Model 686-7 .38 Super Performance Center. 📷. Model 686 Plus (With Lock) Model 686 Plus Pro Series Model 686 CS1 U.S. Customs Service Model 686 SSR PRO Model 696 3". model 37 airweight serial number. Jump to Latest Follow. 10K views 8 replies 6 participants last post by 95Bravo Aug 9, 2022. W. wncshooting Discussion starter. 2 posts · Joined 2011. #1 · Oct 8, 2011. I just aquired a S&W model 37 airweight and I would like to find the date of manufacture. The serial number on the butt of the gun is 77J953 ...It is an original Smith & Wesson that is stamped "S W trade mark" on the out side of the pistol. On the left side of the barrel is stamped: “38 S&W CTG”. The Serial # 514970 is on the butt. On the top of the barrel is stamped: "Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass. USA PAT’D MAY 11 1880 JAN 03 1882 APRIL 09 1889”.SMITH & WESSON , MODEL: 15-2 , CALIBER: 38 SPL - Switzer's Auction ... Search Images from our new Mungfali App, Download it now from Play store. Mungfali.com 2017COLT 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 …Air weight .38 special ctg. 2" barrel. Serial # on butt is D573376. Stamps inside are mod.12-2, 70312, and what looks to be G121 or G12]. Any info would be great. ... D573376 is the serial number and, other than the model number, none …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.Design. A stainless steel development of the Smith & Wesson Model 36 Chief's Special revolver, the Model 60 has a swing-out cylinder, and features an exposed hammer. It has been in production since 1965, and was the first regular production all stainless steel firearm made. [1] The 1965 model's stainless steel production proved so popular that ...We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us..