Smith and wesson model 19-3 serial number dates

View Full Version : Smith and Wesson serial number search. Serial number 4KXX. Did not think it would be this difficult :confused:. Hi all, my Dad just picked up a Modelbut all the serial says is - is that the real serial number?

New PM! Discussion Poll Photo Album. When I look at the model number it clearly shows Mod and the next number is a little har to determine. I think it's am "8" but could be a "6. Is the 98 indicative of the year of manufacture? Does it have the lock or not? A -6 would not, a -8 would.

Smith and wesson model 19-3 serial number dates

I have a smith and wesson model with a 4 inch barrel. The serial number is 2k and is nickel plated. I would like to when it was manufactured and how many were produced. It is in 95 to 98 percent condition. No box or papers. How much would it be worth also. Please enter a serial number and click the submit button. The Model 19 is chambered for. The K-frame is somewhat smaller and lighter than the original N-frame. Firearms writer and experimenter Philip Sharpe is credited for its development during the s when police agencies were asking for a more powerful round.

I have a model 36 serial xxx and I would like to know what year it was made. A picture or more information would help. Thanks, Vato.

Doberman You posted this as a "Reply" to a dead, two year old thread. I've split it off for you so we can discuss your individual firearm. That said, I don't know how to answer a "How about" question. What is it you wish to know? I didn't expect such a prompt reply. Thank you. I was just wondering if I had anything special with my smith model chrome 4 in barrel.

Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I'll add more if and when the mood strikes me. Pre-War N frame. Late — Early S72, — S72,……….

Smith and wesson model 19-3 serial number dates

Handguns and long guns from the late s through the s are generally my favorites. I love the feel of this K frame gun. One thing I know for certain, the report of a short barrel. They go bang real good. Firearms writer and experimenter Philip Sharpe is credited for its development during the s when police agencies were asking for a more powerful round. Wesson agreed to produce a new revolver that would handle "high-intensity". Elmer Keith, a well known author and wildcatter at the time, was experimenting with hand loading. Winchester introduced the.

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Any other information you have on production numbers, story behind the special order, etc. Any info would be appreciated! No marks at all on the frame, either side, except for serial number on butt. I didn't know it was only supposed to be used on those calibers. The gun is a top break revolver, nickle plated with engraving. A "SV" prefix would make it Toggle limited content width. The serial number is 2k and is nickel plated. This variant had a 3-inch full lug barrel with adjustable sights and a blued glass finish. Any help is appreciated. The model on my dad's is Not sure how the pistol came to have such pitting and wear. SN's ran from 6D to 7D that year. I would trade a lot of other different stuff to get a good one.

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AAD56xxx You got one too many X's in there but to early It should be marked on the frame just forward of the cylinder, visable only when the cylinder is open. The book calls it simply "The Chief's Special" but it says specifically that model number started in with serial number Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. The problem was not a horrendous one, but it's a good idea to ensure that it has been done. The was introduced in Ignore List. April 20 sept9 Dec. In other projects. Is it possible that it's a 1D or 2D prefix? I tried to source a copy of the recommended books at the local library with no success. Should be a dash-3 variant, and I would guess that it does have the pinned barrel. Any help on dating it would be wonderful. SN's ran from D1 to D that year. Retrieved 17 February