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.The Victory model was so named for the "V" prefix which was placed before the serial number and represented "Victory" against the Axis powers in World War II. Serial numbers for the .38 special Victory model began at about V1 in early 1942 and ran until VS811119 with a date of late August of 1945 (end of production).Manufacture Year by Serial Number "K" Frame Revolvers - 1899 to 1983: (Years/Serial Number Range) Pre-War Years: ... Smith & Wesson M&P Revolver - Model 10 Dec 21, 2010 · That would be ~1987. S&W started at AAA0000 in 1980 (for revolvers) and with a few exceptions (as noted by carguychris) they simply cycle thru them. ie. AAA0000 to AAA9999 then AAB0000 to AAB9999 and so on. Semiautos started at TAA1985 in 1984 and somewhat followed the same sequence till 1994. Apr 12, 2017 · The Smith & Wesson company was formed in 1852, in Norwich, Connecticut. The company's first offering was a lever-action repeating pistol. Moving forward from those beginnings, Smith & Wesson shaped innovations in the manufacturing of modern handguns. As of March 2011, Smith & Wesson offers ... R. Medina on October 31, 2020: ttn intnl model 1878 s/n 4751. michael v ventimiglia on October 30, 2020: new england firearms ( N G 001039 ) model r22 ultra mini. Volunteer arms co. on October 29, 2020: 16 gauge serial number is 90524xe what would it be worth and how old is it. Joseph Farrell on October 27, 2020:Go to the S&W website and find the contacts. Send them an email with description & serial number. I did that with a 1980s production J-Frame and received a nice email the next day telling me the month range and exact year it left the factory. Wenige wissen wie viel man wissen muss um zu wissen wie wenig man weiss.Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! I agree with Marc that we will need pictures. However, I can say that your serial and the caliber of the gun indicate it is a .38 Military & Police revolver from around 1947/8. $150 is quite a low price for most functional M&P revolvers. This was S&W's bread and butter revolver used by many police ...2. jonesy814 · #4 · Mar 31, 2016. jemader said: Greetings, I'm brand new here. I'm hoping to get as much information as I can about my Smith & Wesson .38 special revolver. It is a 5 shot and the cylinder swings out. The serial number BDV8437 is marked underneath the butt of the hand grip. It has a 2" (or slightly less) barrel.S&W historic milestones -- Serial number ranges by years -- Change dates and markings -- Models by caliber and year of introduction. "From Schofield Revolvers to M&P AR-15s, for more than 150 years Smith & Wesson has turned out some of the world’s most desirable firearms.Aug 11, 2013 · Xd357 Discussion starter · Aug 11, 2013. DATING A S&W. Please note that this list is a general guide and not meant to be exact. There is some dispute regarding the dates on some serial numbers and your gun may actually be a year off from what is listed. The precise shipping date as "lettered" can be several years off depending on model. S&W historic milestones -- Serial number ranges by years -- Change dates and markings -- Models by caliber and year of introduction. "From Schofield Revolvers to M&P AR-15s, for more than 150 years Smith & Wesson has turned out some of the world’s most desirable firearms.Dec 21, 2010 · That would be ~1987. S&W started at AAA0000 in 1980 (for revolvers) and with a few exceptions (as noted by carguychris) they simply cycle thru them. ie. AAA0000 to AAA9999 then AAB0000 to AAB9999 and so on. Semiautos started at TAA1985 in 1984 and somewhat followed the same sequence till 1994. jonesy814 · #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.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 brand you’ve learned to trust.I recently acquired a .38 special and cannot identify whether it is pre 10 or 36 model. The serial number is C149596. The serial number is stamped on the handle, barrel and cylinder. There are numbers on the yoke stem in two lines, 27 on the first line and 7324B.The serial number is 12K3XXX. Could someone tell me what year was produced?. Look for the full serial number of the gun - including all letters and numbers - in the back section of the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson book. How to identify the production date of Smith & Wesson pistols. Smith and Wesson serial numbers. The "alphanumeric" - letters followed by numbers - serial numbers began in 1980. The S&W L frames, your Mod 586, were the first S&W's produced with this type of serial number. Yours then was produced in 1980-81 with some of that serial number as late as Oct of 1982. It's is very nice 357, one of the first ones too. GGFManufacture Year by Serial Number "K" Frame Revolvers - 1899 to 1983: (Years/Serial Number Range) Pre-War Years: ... Smith & Wesson M&P Revolver - Model 10Oct 11, 2011 · Gene18 Discussion starter · Oct 11, 2011. I have found this Smith and Wesson gun for sale. It is a .38 caliber, 5 shot, top break. Hard to tell the exact serial number, depending on how you hold the gun. If I hold the gun and look at the serial number on the bottom of the handle - and the barrel is pointing to my left the serial number is 60699. Smith and Wesson 686-1 4 inch barrel, stainless, serial #AVD5932 with a M stamped below it. Neighbor is selling, think I might get it for around $400 plus or minus a few dollars. Comes with a cheap holster and some white box ammo, somewhere along the line it acquired a set of Pachmayer grips.The serial number is 12K3XXX. Could someone tell me what year was produced?. Look for the full serial number of the gun - including all letters and numbers - in the back section of the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson book. How to identify the production date of Smith & Wesson pistols. Smith and Wesson serial numbers. The only sure way to get a shipping date on a S&W is to spring for a factory letter. There is no internet source for S&W serial numbers, but you can find some good serial number/calendar year approximations in the back pages of The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (Supica and Nahas). The problem is that Smith never recorded manufacturing ...Gene18 Discussion starter · Oct 11, 2011. I have found this Smith and Wesson gun for sale. It is a .38 caliber, 5 shot, top break. Hard to tell the exact serial number, depending on how you hold the gun. If I hold the gun and look at the serial number on the bottom of the handle - and the barrel is pointing to my left the serial number is 60699.Jun 28, 2018 · jonesy814 · #2 · Jun 28, 2018 (Edited) The N frame revolvers, including the model 29 had serial numbers beginning with the letter "S" from 1946 until 1969-70. After that the serial number would have began with an "N" until 1983. In 1980 S&W began using serial numbers that began with 3 letters. The L frames were the first using the 3 letter ... Go to the S&W website and find the contacts. Send them an email with description & serial number. I did that with a 1980s production J-Frame and received a nice email the next day telling me the month range and exact year it left the factory. Wenige wissen wie viel man wissen muss um zu wissen wie wenig man weiss.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 ...What makes the smith and wesson serial numbers database legally valid? Filling out the standard catalog of smith and wesson serial numbers online is a relatively straightforward undertaking. Nevertheless, it’s not really instantly apparent how you can make it professional-looking and legally binding at the same time. S&W historic milestones -- Serial number ranges by years -- Change dates and markings -- Models by caliber and year of introduction. "From Schofield Revolvers to M&P AR-15s, for more than 150 years Smith & Wesson has turned out some of the world’s most desirable firearms.I recently acquired a .38 special and cannot identify whether it is pre 10 or 36 model. The serial number is C149596. The serial number is stamped on the handle, barrel and cylinder. There are numbers on the yoke stem in two lines, 27 on the first line and 7324B.S&W historic milestones -- Serial number ranges by years -- Change dates and markings -- Models by caliber and year of introduction. "From Schofield Revolvers to M&P AR-15s, for more than 150 years Smith & Wesson has turned out some of the world’s most desirable firearms.The serial number is 12K3XXX. Could someone tell me what year was produced?. Look for the full serial number of the gun - including all letters and numbers - in the back section of the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson book. How to identify the production date of Smith & Wesson pistols. Smith and Wesson serial numbers.Oct 11, 2011 · Gene18 Discussion starter · Oct 11, 2011. I have found this Smith and Wesson gun for sale. It is a .38 caliber, 5 shot, top break. Hard to tell the exact serial number, depending on how you hold the gun. If I hold the gun and look at the serial number on the bottom of the handle - and the barrel is pointing to my left the serial number is 60699. 105kw. Senior Member. Join Date: June 30, 2017. Location: Columbia Basin Washington. Posts: 388. Go to the Revolver Forum and post on the S&W serial look up. There's a lot of helpful people willing to help.Jul 17, 2013 · The data after 1-5 are not usually required for a basic ID of your gun. 1. TYPE. First, we need to know what TYPE S&W you have: Tip-Up. So called because the barrel "tips up" for loading. ALL Tip-Ups should be posted here: S&W Antiques. Top-Break. Obviously because the frame opens, or "breaks" on the top. .22 Ladysmith 2nd Model. Serial numbers ran from 4576 in 1906 to 13950 in 1910..38 Safety Hammerless 5th Model. Serial numbers ran from 220000 in 1907 to 261493 in 1940. Modern .38 S&W ammo is safe to use. Nickle plated 357mag 3.5 inch pinned barrel, square butt, wood inset grips, serial as follows S 123XXXSmith & Wesson used overlapping serial number ranges until the 1950’s and 1960’s, when serial numbers started to include letters. It wasn’t until the 1980’s that serial numbers became unique across the entire company. To correctly identify your firearm, the best source of information is the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson.Sep 8, 2010 · Like. andy · #5 · Sep 8, 2010 (Edited) All Smith and Wesson revolvers (well, at least the hand ejectors) have a serial number on the butt. Newer S&Ws also have the SN inside the crane. It is possible the Highway Patrolman is pre model 28. If the gun is an N-frame and has a checkered topstrap, then its a Model 27. The book shows serial numbers for the 34 as 11000 in 1955 and 52673 in 1959. Since S&W began stamping model numbers in 1957 your 34 would likely be ~1958. As far as the 34-1, it shows serial number 135464 in 1969 with the serial numbers transitioning to M prefix (starting with M1) that same year. Gene18 Discussion starter · Oct 11, 2011. I have found this Smith and Wesson gun for sale. It is a .38 caliber, 5 shot, top break. Hard to tell the exact serial number, depending on how you hold the gun. If I hold the gun and look at the serial number on the bottom of the handle - and the barrel is pointing to my left the serial number is 60699.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.Can someone post the site link, or a picture of date of manufacturer for S&W 34-1 M serial numbers. 40-caliber pistol, serial number C525075; Smith & Wesson model M460XVR .460-caliber revolver, ... 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.Hardcover. $55.01 22 Used from $49.28 24 New from $49.30. The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th Edition is the ultimate S&W gun guide! In this highly anticipated, detailed revision is a fully annotated identification and price guide to the world of Smith & Wesson revolvers, semi-autos, shotguns, rifles, military arms and other collectibles.Jul 26, 2016 · My research would indicate the "S" prefix series of the K Frame Post War M&Ps were started sometime in 1945 or 1946 and ended when the “C” prefix series started in March 1948. The first serial number was S 811,120 and the last was S 999,999. Which means that 188,879 S&W M&Ps were manufactured with the “S” prefix. Oct 5, 2018 · jonesy814 · #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. .22 Ladysmith 2nd Model. Serial numbers ran from 4576 in 1906 to 13950 in 1910..38 Safety Hammerless 5th Model. Serial numbers ran from 220000 in 1907 to 261493 in 1940. Modern .38 S&W ammo is safe to use. Nickle plated 357mag 3.5 inch pinned barrel, square butt, wood inset grips, serial as follows S 123XXXStep 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.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. jonesy814 · #2 · Jun 28, 2018 (Edited) The N frame revolvers, including the model 29 had serial numbers beginning with the letter "S" from 1946 until 1969-70. After that the serial number would have began with an "N" until 1983. In 1980 S&W began using serial numbers that began with 3 letters. The L frames were the first using the 3 letter ...Smith & Wesson used overlapping serial number ranges until the 1950’s and 1960’s, when serial numbers started to include letters. It wasn’t until the 1980’s that serial numbers became unique across the entire company. To correctly identify your firearm, the best source of information is the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. Apr 22, 2008. #2. FYI: 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. .22 Outdoorsman 22 Long Rifle K. .32 Hand Ejector (round Butt) 32 S&W Long I.Nov 14, 2016 · Hardcover. $55.01 22 Used from $49.28 24 New from $49.30. The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th Edition is the ultimate S&W gun guide! In this highly anticipated, detailed revision is a fully annotated identification and price guide to the world of Smith & Wesson revolvers, semi-autos, shotguns, rifles, military arms and other collectibles. Mar 31, 2016 · 2. jonesy814 · #4 · Mar 31, 2016. jemader said: Greetings, I'm brand new here. I'm hoping to get as much information as I can about my Smith & Wesson .38 special revolver. It is a 5 shot and the cylinder swings out. The serial number BDV8437 is marked underneath the butt of the hand grip. It has a 2" (or slightly less) barrel. 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 ... Jan 24, 2011 · Above the SKU is a four-digit code that breaks down as follows: first digit indicates year of manufacture. e.g. 9 would be 2009, 0 would be 2010. last three digits indicate day of manufacture, numbered from 1-365. So in my case, my number is 9243, which corresponds to 2009, day 243 = 31 Aug. The Significance of Serial Numbers – Every Smith and Wesson firearm boasts a unique serial number, imprinted on the frame, providing a roadmap to its history. These numbers are crucial for identifying specific models, production dates, and other relevant information. 3. Navigating the DatabaseThe serial number is 12K3XXX. Could someone tell me what year was produced?. Look for the full serial number of the gun - including all letters and numbers - in the back section of the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson book. How to identify the production date of Smith & Wesson pistols. Smith and Wesson serial numbers.Decoding your Smith Wesson pistol serial number will help you identify the date of manufacture for your weapon and how rare it is. The standard catalog and the Smith Wesson online database will help you achieve that. The Firing Line Forums > Hogan's Alley > Handguns: The Revolver Forum: Smith and Wesson serial number searchJun 28, 2018 · jonesy814 · #2 · Jun 28, 2018 (Edited) The N frame revolvers, including the model 29 had serial numbers beginning with the letter "S" from 1946 until 1969-70. After that the serial number would have began with an "N" until 1983. In 1980 S&W began using serial numbers that began with 3 letters. The L frames were the first using the 3 letter ... Look at the lable on the box to the right of the serial# ther is a 4 digit number this is you born on date 1st number represent the year of manufacture the last 3 digits is the day made mine is 7051 wich represents Feb 20, 2007.Jul 3, 2017 · I wonder what it would cost to upgrade an old S&W M&P 15-22 to match the "Sport" improved changes. Last I checked, a set of the Magpul pop up sights cost about $80. Their handguards run $30-40. If you really shopped around for sales you might get sights and handguard for $100. Smith and Wesson 686-1 4 inch barrel, stainless, serial #AVD5932 with a M stamped below it. Neighbor is selling, think I might get it for around $400 plus or minus a few dollars. Comes with a cheap holster and some white box ammo, somewhere along the line it acquired a set of Pachmayer grips.The air and pellet gun line included the models: 77A, 78G, 79G and 80G. Should your Smith & Wesson air gun require parts and/or repairs, please contact: Bimrose Precision Airgun Repair is now located at: 13090 Navajo Road #3. Apple Valley, CA 92308. (760) 646-9108.May 28, 2015 · Likes: 0. Liked 1 Time in 1 Post. S&W model 66, serial number dating. Hello, I have a model 66 in near mint condition with original blue box, serial number on gun matches serial number on box. Looking to find when it was made and how much it maybe worth. The serial number is ANR9441, gun itself is stainless, with 2 1/2" barrel. They didn't assemble or sell any of these until 1966 plus the steel frame Model 39s fall into three different serial number ranges. That is why Smith & Wesson collectors "never say never" when asked if S&W ever made a certain configuration or variation. Nobody knows for sure unless they have the gun in their hand.Oct 2, 2016 · S207,000 — S219,999……Late 1960 — Early 1961. S220,000 — S227,999……Late 1961 — Early 1962. S228,000 — S231,999……Late 1962 — Early 1963. S232,000 — S235.999……Late 1963 — Early 1964. S236,000 — S257,999……Late 1964 — Early 1965. S258,000 — S261,999……Late 1965 — Early 1966. S262,000 — S289,999 ... 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.© 2023 Docker, Inc. All rights reserved. | Terms of Service | Subscription Service Agreement | Privacy | Legal Cookies Settings 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.Serial Number and Year of Manufacture Lookup for Smith and Wesson J Frame Revolvers. For models 36, 37, 38, 49, 50, and pre-model number varieties, here is when your gun was manufactured according to the serial code range. Year of Make. Serial Code range. 1952.Aug 11, 2013 · Xd357 Discussion starter · Aug 11, 2013. DATING A S&W. Please note that this list is a general guide and not meant to be exact. There is some dispute regarding the dates on some serial numbers and your gun may actually be a year off from what is listed. The precise shipping date as "lettered" can be several years off depending on model. 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.The Smith & Wesson Model 1 was the first firearm manufactured by Smith & Wesson, with production spanning the years 1857 through 1882. It was the first commercially successful revolver to use rimfire cartridges instead of loose powder, musket ball, and percussion caps.S&W historic milestones -- Serial number ranges by years -- Change dates and markings -- Models by caliber and year of introduction. "From Schofield Revolvers to M&P AR-15s, for more than 150 years Smith & Wesson has turned out some of the world’s most desirable firearms.Oct 11, 2011 · Gene18 Discussion starter · Oct 11, 2011. I have found this Smith and Wesson gun for sale. It is a .38 caliber, 5 shot, top break. Hard to tell the exact serial number, depending on how you hold the gun. If I hold the gun and look at the serial number on the bottom of the handle - and the barrel is pointing to my left the serial number is 60699. What makes the smith and wesson serial numbers database legally valid? Filling out the standard catalog of smith and wesson serial numbers online is a relatively straightforward undertaking. Nevertheless, it’s not really instantly apparent how you can make it professional-looking and legally binding at the same time. Jan 22, 2018 · They didn't assemble or sell any of these until 1966 plus the steel frame Model 39s fall into three different serial number ranges. That is why Smith & Wesson collectors "never say never" when asked if S&W ever made a certain configuration or variation. Nobody knows for sure unless they have the gun in their hand. Smith & Wesson used overlapping serial number ranges until the 1950’s and 1960’s, when serial numbers started to include letters. It wasn’t until the 1980’s that serial numbers became unique across the entire company. To correctly identify your firearm, the best source of information is the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. Sep 8, 2010 · Like. andy · #5 · Sep 8, 2010 (Edited) All Smith and Wesson revolvers (well, at least the hand ejectors) have a serial number on the butt. Newer S&Ws also have the SN inside the crane. It is possible the Highway Patrolman is pre model 28. If the gun is an N-frame and has a checkered topstrap, then its a Model 27.
The Smith & Wesson Model 10, previously known as the Smith & Wesson .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1899, the Smith & Wesson Military & Police or the Smith & Wesson Victory Model, is a K-frame [2] revolver of worldwide popularity. In production since 1899, the Model 10 is a six-shot, .38 Special, double-action revolver with fixed sights.. Nina 420 lifeandved2ahukewixhk7b0eeaaxvdmwofhqazahg4kbawegqibrabandusgaovvaw34oy7tyo4x12rlbyqs7_y8
S207,000 — S219,999……Late 1960 — Early 1961. S220,000 — S227,999……Late 1961 — Early 1962. S228,000 — S231,999……Late 1962 — Early 1963. S232,000 — S235.999……Late 1963 — Early 1964. S236,000 — S257,999……Late 1964 — Early 1965. S258,000 — S261,999……Late 1965 — Early 1966. S262,000 — S289,999 ...Look down at the bottom and you will see Product with a number under it. Next is Serial# (with a number under it too) and just to the right of the serial# (in smaller numbers) are four (maybe 5) numbers. That is your M&P's Birthday. Example: One of mine is 8240. The first number is the year "8" = 2008. The next "240" are the day of the year it ...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 brand you’ve learned to trust.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 ... 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.Gene18 Discussion starter · Oct 11, 2011. I have found this Smith and Wesson gun for sale. It is a .38 caliber, 5 shot, top break. Hard to tell the exact serial number, depending on how you hold the gun. If I hold the gun and look at the serial number on the bottom of the handle - and the barrel is pointing to my left the serial number is 60699.The "alphanumeric" - letters followed by numbers - serial numbers began in 1980. The S&W L frames, your Mod 586, were the first S&W's produced with this type of serial number. Yours then was produced in 1980-81 with some of that serial number as late as Oct of 1982. It's is very nice 357, one of the first ones too. GGFManufacture Year by Serial Number "K" Frame Revolvers - 1899 to 1983: (Years/Serial Number Range) Pre-War Years: ... Smith & Wesson M&P Revolver - Model 10FIREARM 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 ...Sep 8, 2010 · Like. andy · #5 · Sep 8, 2010 (Edited) All Smith and Wesson revolvers (well, at least the hand ejectors) have a serial number on the butt. Newer S&Ws also have the SN inside the crane. It is possible the Highway Patrolman is pre model 28. If the gun is an N-frame and has a checkered topstrap, then its a Model 27. The N refers to the frame size. The stainless steel version of the Model 29 is the Model 629 which came out in 1980. I assume the hammer and trigger on yours are case-hardened and the ejector is blued. If so, you have a nickel revolver from the factory. There should be a “N” on the cyl. face.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 brand you’ve learned to trust..