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 & Wesson 38 S&W SPECIAL CTG Year and Approximate Value. I inherited a Smith and Wesson 38 S&W SPECIAL CTG, MOD 64. The Serial # is D583872. It belonged to my mother and I believe my father bought it for her in the late 60s or early 70s. Jan 5, 2010 · 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”. 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. …Oct 5, 2018 · 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. 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.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.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 …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 …Browse Search Ask. Smith & Wesson Topics Repl ies. Views Last Post; Spotlights: Using the Edit Button by JP@AK . 0 : 1,179 : Mar 21, 2013 by JP@AK ... S&W 38 Special CTG Serial number CCT1878. by Rick . 2 : 55 : Dec 2, 2023 by JPinAK Any information on a Smith and Wesson 32 long CTG revolver. by J Hunter . 6 :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.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 …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 …- 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.…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 ...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 …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) ...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. 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 16-03-800-95The 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 …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 markThe Smith & Wesson Model 686 is a six- or seven-shot double-actionrevolver manufactured by Smith & Wesson and chambered for the .357 Magnumcartridge; it will also chamber and fire .38 Special cartridges. Smith & Wesson introduced the Model 686 in 1981. It is the stainless steel version of the Model 586, which featured a blued steel finish.Model/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.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 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.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.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 ...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 …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.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 …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).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. Since 1852 we’ve been an industry leading manufacturer of pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shooting accessories. We continue to bring innovative firearms to market that meet the needs of every shooter and deliver on exceptional quality with a …Dec 27, 2011 · 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. $793.00 - Used OTHER MODEL S&W 3" BLUE SPECIAL EDITION CHIEFS MODEL 36 RARE ORIG EXPORT BOX Sold Location: Frederic, WI 54837 Sold Date: 1/22/2024 12:00:00 AM: $426.00 - Used.38 SPL. SMITH & WESSON / S&W MODEL 36 NO DASH CHIEF SPECIAL .38SPL 2 INCH " BARREL Sold Location: Canton, MS 39046 Sold …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 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.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 …Hello to all. I have received an old Smith and Wesson 38 special pistol which was passed to me from my grandfather. I have no documentation on the gun and would …Oct 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. My mum found my grandfather's old pistol. H&R is the maker, .38 S W CTGE on the side. 6 digit serial starting with 155xxx (no letter prefix). It does not have a visible hammer, looks like it breaks in front and below the chamber. I only have some blurry pics and am going off her description. Any help with dating it would be appreciated.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. Complete if your model is not listed above. Year of Manufacture *. Serial Number (replace last digit with an “x”) *. Data to support the year of manufacture listed. *. reCAPTCHA. $ 20.00 $ 7.00.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 ... 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 …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 …Feb 19, 2011 · 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. 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 markAmmo 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 .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 ... Model/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.We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.Model/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.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. …Mr_Blah1. • 2 yr. ago. If unsure, always presume 'no'. Standard pressure in a +P rated firearm will not cause a problem, but +P in a standard pressure only firearm is a bad idea. Call Smith & Wesson. Tell them your models and serial numbers, and they should be able to tell you if it's safe or not. Really-bad-at-this.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 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 …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.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.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. 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 ... 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 ...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”.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. 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 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 2017As 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.Ok, so I recently acquired a Smith and Wesson .38 special hand ejector and have spent the better part of 5 hours trying to date it. So, I'm going to be as specific as I can. Serial number 6688**. (That's right - 6 digits) Says "Smith & Wesson" on left side of barrel, ".38 S&W Special ctg." on the right side.Oct 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. 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 …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 2017 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. Sept. 14. 09. Dec. 29. 14. ” The left of the barrel is additionally stamped “Smith & Wesson”, while the right is marked “Regulation Police . 38 S&W CTG”. These revolvers were manufactured from 1917 to 1940. Serial Number: 2981. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. 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 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 ...Step 2. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images News/Getty Images. Examine the surface of the S&W gun to find the serial number. Depending on what year it was made, the serial number could appear in various places, such as below the barrel on a revolver or on the bottom of the grip. 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 ...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.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.Sept. 14. 09. Dec. 29. 14. ” The left of the barrel is additionally stamped “Smith & Wesson”, while the right is marked “Regulation Police . 38 S&W CTG”. These revolvers were manufactured from 1917 to 1940. Serial Number: 2981. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.I have a S&W 38 Special US Service CTG serial # 54728 . Hi John You have a .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1902. It was made in late 1903 or early 1904. The cartridge indication on the barrel refers to two different cartridges, the .38 S&W Special and the .38 Long Colt. The latter was, at that time, the official U.S. military revolver cartridge.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. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.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 …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 …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 ...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 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 …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.Page 227- Smith and Wesson serial number search Handguns: The Revolver Forum ... Hi, newbie here. Need some help finding out the year and value of this s&w.38 special ctg I have. Overall not bad condition. The serial # is S 876490. ... The model number inside is 3150 and the serial number stamped on the butt (and inside the …It was in production from 1902 through 1921, with three model changes and serial number ranges. Among the early Hand Ejector models were small-frame .22 models such as this Ladysmith. Smith & Wesson resurrected the name, written “LadySmith,” in 1990 for a 9mm semi-auto and later for a J-frame .38 Special, which is still in the catalog.Dec 27, 2011 · 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. Oct 8, 2011 · 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”.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 …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.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.Mr_Blah1. • 2 yr. ago. If unsure, always presume 'no'. Standard pressure in a +P rated firearm will not cause a problem, but +P in a standard pressure only firearm is a bad idea. Call Smith & Wesson. Tell them your models and serial numbers, and they should be able to tell you if it's safe or not. Really-bad-at-this.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, …Smith and Wesson 38 Special CTG serial numbers can be found on the butt of the revolver, typically consisting of a combination of numbers and letters. To trace the serial number, start by identifying the prefix, which indicates the gun's production year. 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.We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.FIREARM HISTORY REQUEST. Smith & Wesson is excited to announce a new partnership with the Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation (S&WHF). The S&WHF will now be providing the Smith & Wesson letter of authenticity. A letter of authenticity can help bring new insight about the age, make and model of your firearm. To order a letter, please click the ... 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!