Later, I needed information to corroborate the attributes of a rare S&W Model 39 pistol in the steel frame & steel slide variation. I appreciated the serial number to dates of manufacture linkages, and valuation guides as well. Serial Number:10D5xxx... (Full Details) This firearm is number 41 out of 50 ever made! 1970âs Vintage with pinned barrel and recessed cylinder. Smith & Wesson on the other hand tended to number each variation of the same basic type revolver in its own series. uhlawpup - deep in the heart of Downtown Houston. They were produced from 1915-1940. The Blue Book of Gun Values used to have serial numbers in it though I don't recall if S&W was one of them. .38 S&W Special, "Smith & Wesson Victory .38 Special caliber revolver. JavaScript is disabled. Classic S&W revolver, a good choice for target practice or home defense. It didn't matter if it was a flat top, Bisley, Sheriff Model or Frontier Six Shooter, they were all in the same serial number series. 38 Special caliber. This item is rare! This is an early production Smith & Wesson ".38 Chiefs Special" (aka "Pre-Model 36"). Colt seemed to start with serial number one and keep them in order. Have you checked with the S&W forums? “If you can't do the little things right, you will never do the big things right.”. This Smith & Wesson appears to be unfired. Lot 23: Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 27 .357 Magnum Double Action Revolver Headline: Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 27 .357 Magnum Double Action Revolver with Box Estimated Price: $1,200.00 - $2,000.00 Very good condition, some finish wear and small scratches. Diamond grips. They didn't assemble or sell any of these until 1966 plus the steel frame Model 39s fall into three different serial number ranges. You can ask a member at smith-wessonforum.com who will reference The Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson (previously mentioned by isp2605) or it is a really historic type piece send payment to the manufacturer and you will receive a letter about that specific firearm, who ordered it and where it was first shipped. The pre-world war 2 Single Action Army started with one and went to 357,859. Unusual Victory model as it was rebored in Australia to .38 Special and marked on left side of frame. Has the serial numbers, models, years, etc. Here's a collectible little revolver! A, Guns by Sally-always the best for less. This workhorse revolver was made fo, Smith & Wesson Model 10 Militay Police with orig box and paper work harder to find 6 inch , Brand new in the box, ready to ship. If so, the right side of the barrel would read 32 WCF CTG between two Maltese crosses. S/N: 3D482XX, Smith & Wesson Pre Model 10 Revolver, .38 Special. SERIAL NUMBER D602571. Model numbers, and certain serial numbers where they made a change. Nobody knows for sure unless they have the gun in their hand. The Model 39 usually has an aluminum alloy frame. A pre-Model 36 is a Chiefs Special made before 1957. Smith and Wesson Serial Number Date of Manufacture J Frame Revolver Lookup. This is why you get the curious pre-Model # designations. The best defense is a good offense, and I'm really offensive. Very good condition. If not, pm me and I'll give it a try that way. I've been wanting the Smith & Wesson catalog for a while so I think I'll just go ahead and get one. Smith & Wesson Model 10-5, double-action, .38 special revolver, with a 6-inch pinned barrel, target walnut checkered grips, service trigger (0.265-inch wide) with smooth face, service hamm, "Smith & Wesson Victory .38 Special caliber revolver. Colt seemed to start with serial number one and keep them in order. The Terrier became the Model 32, and so on. Late 1940's vintage with "S" serial number. PHONE 260 367 2633 CELL. and SN range I can look it up for you. Has about 90% blue with most of the wear on the grip frame. OVERALL RATING OF GUN: 100% NIB. ... Smith & Wesson 27-2 .357 Magnum caliber revolver. The steel frame version is the Model 44. There is a five digit number on the bottom of the handle. Shipping is $50. Buy it now! Credit cards OK with no a, Smith & Wesson Model 10 with British proof marks and chamber in .38 S&W (NOT .38 Special). Tried to take pics but not showing up well. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 10-7, 38 SPECIAL, NICKEL, 2"BARREL, ORIGINAL WOOD GRIPS, LIKE NEW, 99%, NO BOX, NO PAPERS. *NOTE: The one TRUE place you can be sure of reading the original serial number for all Hand Ejectors of any vintage with stamped numbers, (which includes any letter prefixed #s after WW II,) is the BUTT of the gun, (or front grip strap on non-round butt .22/32 Kit guns and Targets, .32 & .38 S&W Regulation Police pre Model of 1953 I frames. Smith & Wesson Handgun - Call for Price.Model 686 Nickel Bill Elliot Commemorative, In 1988 there were approx.