Smith and wesson model 39-2 serial numbers.

Jun 9, 2017 · 286 posts · Joined 2011. #2 · Jun 9, 2017. Dolf, the number you are looking at is NOT the serial number, it's the factory assembly number, used to keep the major parts of the revolver together for final fitting. The correct serial number will be stamped on the butt of the revolver. You will have to remove the stocks to see it. 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.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 ... Sigma series – The serial number is located on the frame under the front of the handgun. SW99 – The serial number is located on the frame at the rear of the pistol. The Serial contains letter prefixes and numbers which are significant in outlining the manufacturing date. We have reviewed the numbers by the year of issue. Up for grab is a Smith & Wesson 39-2 semi-automatic pistol in 9mm. Serial number - A277506. This pistol is in good condition and comes with the original wood grip panels and a magazine. We are unsure of the finish as there is no stamp indicating it is nickel or stainless. Smith & Wesson aggressively worked with the US Army to develop a new ...

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Wiregrassguy. 25222 posts · Joined 2012. #3 · Dec 12, 2020. Well, I guess I was off by a year. Model 29-2 serial number N65038 was shipped in January 1973. Model 29-2 serial number N65760 was shipped from the factory in October 1972. Model 29-2 serial number N66051 was shipped in March 1973. Model 29-2 serial N70815 was …

In 1966, S&W decided to complete those steel framed S&W Model 39, and 927 of them were incorporated into production. Three serial number ranges were used for these, the first in the 35,000 – 39,000 range, the second in the 60,000 – 64,000 range, and the last in the 81,000 – 82,000 range. If you have one of these, it’s a desirable ...5091 posts · Joined 2009. #4 · Jan 28, 2012. Hi jk196, Welcome to the forum. The Model 39-2 is an excellent 9mm pistol. The -2 modifications were recommendations of the Illinois State Police. They were the first state police department to arm with a 9mm semi auto pistol chosing The S&W model 39 for all officers Uniform, Plain Clothes and off ...5091 posts · Joined 2009. #4 · Jan 28, 2012. Hi jk196, Welcome to the forum. The Model 39-2 is an excellent 9mm pistol. The -2 modifications were recommendations of the Illinois State Police. They were the first state police department to arm with a 9mm semi auto pistol chosing The S&W model 39 for all officers Uniform, Plain Clothes and off ...The Hand Ejector, 2nd Models were given the military designation of Model 1917. All were fitted with 5-1/2-inch barrels, lanyard rings and smooth walnut grips. Finish and sights were the same as for the Brit’s contract revolvers. Production of Model 1917’s was enormous.

The first Model 48-serial number K 348746-came off the line on May 11, 1959 and appeared in the Smith & Wesson catalog by August of that year, according to Roy Jinks in History of Smith & Wesson ...

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Hi all, doing a little research on a pistol which my wife's uncle is handing down to our son. Its a S&W, 6 shot 22 LR revolver, the right side of the barrel reads "22 LONG RIFLE CTG." All the serial numbers on the underside of the barrel, bottom of hand grip, and backside of the cylinder all match. The SN is: K210537.Pre-Model 29 serial S153734 was shipped in February 1957. Pre-Model 29 serial S154160 was shipped in April 1957. S&W didn't ship in serial number order but there is a good chance your friend's gun shipped in Feb or March 1957. There is an expert on the Model 29 named Bill Cross, forum name Doc44.Dec 22, 2021 · The -2 change eliminated the pinned barrel and recessed charge holes in the cylinder. I say early 1982 because later the same year, serial numbers went to a 3 letter prefix on all S&W revolvers. Since your gun has a 2-1/2" barrel it is also a "round butt" frame with a smaller grip to make the gun more concealable. Firearm Model: 39, 3913, 4566, 3913LS, 3914, 4576DL, 4006, 6906, 4586DA, 645, 52-2, 39-2Scarce Steel Frame Smith & Wesson Model 39 Semi-Automatic Pistol with BoxThe Model 39 was the first 9 mm double action, semi-automatic pistol produced in the US. Steel frame models were first introduced in 1954, but not assembled or sold until 1966 with only 927 manufactured. Standard markings and features. With original box with …Smith and Wesson Model Specific. S&W Revolvers 1945 to Present Dating a Model 64. Jump to Latest Follow ... with wooden handle with a 4" barrel and am wondering if it's possible to date it based on Serial number. The SN starts with D5414.. It also has another number (57363) engraved in the same area where the model number is, as …Apr 5, 2023 · Model 36 serial number and production date. Have a J frame 5 shot with 3 inch barrel that I am trying to identify when it was built. With cylinder swung out the yoke is stamped 36-1. The hammer main spring is coil type with center rod and ball on lower end instead of leaf spring. RH side plate has only three screws.

Smith and Wesson Model Specific. S&W Revolvers 1945 to Present Trying to figure out the manufacture date of a 629 Classic. ... Serial Number: BND 8901 Model Number: 629-3 . See less See more 6 Reactions: SFCBob, Mac23, WendyZXZ and 2 others. Save Share. Like. Sort by Oldest first ...10K views 2 replies 3 participants last post by 1 old 0311 Nov 16, 2011. nickthecook Discussion starter. 105 posts · Joined 2011. #1 · Nov 15, 2011. my recently purchased Model 27-2 has a serial # S267509 Just wonderin how old she is. It has the "Lazy Ampersand" symbol on it so im assuming its atleast pre-1972 (i know this thanks to …Feb 12, 2016 · Model 39's ( not numbered) began production in 1954. The first group of 289 gun were produced for Military inspection and test trails. 927 Steel Frame guns were made in 1966. All steel frame guns have serial number prefixes beginning with the number #3. 82 of these gun were sent to the Illinois State Police for testing along with the new alloy ... 3,271 satisfied customers. I have a Smith & Wesson 38 Special and I am looking for value and year. Serial 38662 Plain wood grips Frame stamped K 115786 above serial … read more. Firearms Instructor. Master's Degree. I have a Harrington and Richardson 38 S&W serial # XXXXX and a 22 S & W Serial #944.Gone was the Model 39’s checkered wooden grips, replaced with black plastic, protecting a 14-shot magazine well. Offering a 14+1 capacity, the Model 59 was still fairly light, at just 27-ounces ...12614 posts · Joined 2013. #1 · Nov 4, 2019 (Edited) Smith & wesson model 39-2 Pics added. Just got off the phone with Cherry's Fine Guns (cherrys.com) to purchase a S&W 39-2. They say it's in 98% but it looks like it needs a good cleaning. The Pic is on their website if you want to take a look. The price is $375+ $25 for shipping.

The Model 39-2 was produced from 1954 through early 1983 with ending serial number in the 700K range as I recall. Please recheck your serial number for accuracy. I believe the three character alpha serial number prefix was adopted before serials reached the number you have shown. Iskra.

The 39-2 seems to shoot better, at least for me. I've extensively fired the Model 59, and the 39 shoots much better, i.e.: much tighter groups. The curved back strap just seems to fit my hand better. One thing to look for is a pin punch mark on the front of the extractor. If it has the pin punch, then the gun has been upgraded with the improved ...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:Jan 19, 2014 · N 3 is the lowest serial number for a Model 29-2, but it was a special order revolver. The earliest N serial numbers for general production 29-2s I have seen are in the N18000 range a probably date to 1971. S&W issued a directive to delete the 6 1/2-inch barrel in 1979. The Model 29-3 (delete barrel pin and counterboring of the charge holes in ... Apr 23, 2022 · 20617 posts · Joined 2012. #11 · Sep 4, 2021. Sounds like those are the assembly numbers, used by the factory to keep fitted parts together through the finishing process. The 19-2 was made from 1961 until 1967, then they went to the 19-3. Your serial number will start with a K. Aug 19, 2010 · The Model 39-1 is also nearly identical, but has a light alloy frame. It was manufactured until 1971. The Model 39-2 is a Model 39-1 with a modified extractor for more reliable functioning, and it was manufactured until 1982. In 1968, Smith & Wesson started what was then a top-secret project: the Model M39-WOX-13A. Finding your Smith and Wesson serial number depends on the type of firearm you have. Most modern Smith and Wesson revolvers have the serial number stamped on the butt of the gun’s ... edit: just called S&W and they said first introduction of the model 41 was 1957 and the first serial number was 1401. so i can only guess that my gun was manufactured in 1957... The Smith & Wesson service rep gave you incorrect outdated information. According to Roy Jinks, S&W company historian, production of the model 41 started on 9/3/57. Apr 5, 2023 · Model 36 serial number and production date. Have a J frame 5 shot with 3 inch barrel that I am trying to identify when it was built. With cylinder swung out the yoke is stamped 36-1. The hammer main spring is coil type with center rod and ball on lower end instead of leaf spring. RH side plate has only three screws. Here is my 17-4 that I was lucky to get for under $500 a few years back. "I keep a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin!" "Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself." George Washington. JOG lpspence42 45acp230 and 2 others.

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 ...

To determine the age of your Smith & Wesson revolver, locate the serial number on the firearm’s frame, grip, or bottom of the handle, and then reference it to an online database or S&W’s customer support for manufacturing date verification. 1.

S&W serial numbers are always stamped on the butt frame of their revolvers. It is usually stamped on the bottom but may be sometimes stamped on the forestrap. More recent models also have the serial stamped in the yoke cut that can be seen with the cylinder open, like on your 66-2. Your gun was made in 1984 or 85. Here’s the bottom line for your pistol: If it was actually made in 1955, it is a rare gun and it will not be model stamped as a Model 39. I still think you got the April 15, 1955 date off the inside bottom of the box and it is completely unrelated to the gun’s date of manufacture. If you provide the serial number from your pistol, I can ... Finding your Smith and Wesson serial number depends on the type of firearm you have. Most modern Smith and Wesson revolvers have the serial number stamped on the butt of the gun’s ...My 629-6 is prefix CJE and was made late 2005. The -7 and -8 have always confused me. I have seen no definitive descrpiption of either one other than -7 was two piece barrel and -8 was slab side barrel. Both don't hold true when looking at examples online that appear to be same as a -6. Maybe someone with more knowledge of the 629 …Jan 25, 2021 · Surprisingly, the 39-2 boasted superior accuracy among all the S&W auto pistols I've ever fired. It's somewhat ironic that they equipped this three-digit gun with adjustable sights. The Smith and Wesson Model 39-2, along with the special model 439 from the 80s, holds a special place as my second favorite 9mm pistols. Smith and Wesson Model Specific. S&W Revolvers 1945 to Present Dating a Model 64. Jump to Latest Follow ... with wooden handle with a 4" barrel and am wondering if it's possible to date it based on Serial number. The SN starts with D5414.. It also has another number (57363) engraved in the same area where the model number is, as …Smith & Wesson began selling the Model 39 commercially in 1955. The Model 39 was originally manufactured with an anodized aluminum frame, a curved backstrap and a blued carbon steel slide that carried the manual safety. SOLD Manufacturer: Smith and Wesson Model: Model 39-2 Serial Number: A166609 …Oct 20, 2013 · 25268 posts · Joined 2012. #3 · Oct 20, 2013. BBF prefixes were guns shipped in 1988, the first 629-2 models made. They had a new yoke retention system, radius stud package, floating hand, and integral scope mounts were available on 8 3/8" barrels. Ah, gearchecker beat me to it! May 29, 2018 · Forester. 9953 posts · Joined 2009. #21 · Feb 27, 2021. Many people find the Ergonomics on the model 39 and 39–2 to be some of the most comfortable shooting guns they’ve had. I am one of those. My 39-2 fits my hand better than any gun I have ever shot. You are really going to like that gun but be gentle with it.

Here is my 17-4 that I was lucky to get for under $500 a few years back. "I keep a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin!" "Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself." George Washington. JOG lpspence42 45acp230 and 2 others.No one can tell you when it was manufactured because S&W doesn't record that information. However, we can come close to when it shipped. In the case of your Model 25-5, it shipped in 1986 or 1987. You can get the exact date it shipped and to which distributor by purchasing an historian's letter of authenticity for $50.Nov 15, 2011 · 10K views 2 replies 3 participants last post by 1 old 0311 Nov 16, 2011. nickthecook Discussion starter. 105 posts · Joined 2011. #1 · Nov 15, 2011. my recently purchased Model 27-2 has a serial # S267509 Just wonderin how old she is. It has the "Lazy Ampersand" symbol on it so im assuming its atleast pre-1972 (i know this thanks to you good ... Instagram:https://instagram. true detective tv series wikigarage convenience crossword cluespelman graduation 2024tora sliema Here’s the bottom line for your pistol: If it was actually made in 1955, it is a rare gun and it will not be model stamped as a Model 39. I still think you got the April 15, 1955 date off the inside bottom of the box and it is completely unrelated to the gun’s date of manufacture. If you provide the serial number from your pistol, I can ...The fledgling SEALs got hold of them and found them useful. The Model 39 is a 28-oz. 9 mm double-/single-action semi-auto pistol with a 4” barrel and a single-column, 8-round magazine. At 11 ozs ... sammy draper leaktaylor swift cardigan for sale SN A649049. The Model 59, introduced in 1971, is similar to the Model 39 but has a wide grip to hold a double-column magazine of 14 rounds. The Model 39, which holds 8 rounds in the magazine, was introduced in 1957 as the first double-action semi-automatic pistol produced in the United States. Massachusetts natives Horace Smith and Daniel Baird ...Here's how to aim for this gunmaker once more with a covered-call play. It's time for another round of Smith & Wesson (SWBI) . I targeted this iconic gunmaker in December and s... gnc carrers if it's a steel frame you have a collector gun on your hands. very limited numbers were made. if it's a "normal" model 39 and it was made between 1955 and …Traditional double action 9mm caliber pistol. Manufactured originally with steel frame and steel slide until number 927 (1954-1966). At that point the Model 39 became the Model 39-2 and was manufactured with a steel slide and alloy frame until 1983 when production of the Model 39 ceased. Duty then is the sublimest word in the English language.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.