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 ...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 Manufacture Year by Serial Number "K" Frame Revolvers - 1899 to 1983: (Years/Serial Number Range) Pre-War Years: ... Smith & Wesson M&P Revolver - Model 10Hi, could you help with a Smith and Wesson .38 special , serial number is V12xxx, dont't know much about it, just that it has wood grips and it's pretty rusted, got it to cycle, the only one I've seen like it is on the 2003 catalog on the "custom hand engraving" page, though it doesnt look that pretty. I have an opportunity to purchase a very nice nickel S&W 27-2. However, the serial number on the crane doesn’t look even close to the NXXXXXX serial number on the frame. It is a 5-digit number with the capital letter L under the last number XXXXX. and then the capital letter F followed by a 2-digit number FXX under that at a slight upward angle.Oct 15, 2010 · 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 ... 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. How to use the Smith and Wesson Serial Number Database If you’re trying to identify and date a Smith & Wesson firearm, the Standard Catalog of S&W, 4th Edition, by Supica and Nahas is a great resource. It includes tables of manufacture dates and can be accessed in digital form on a computer or smartphone for easy reference.Feb 27, 2013 · The Firing Line Forums > Hogan's Alley > Handguns: The Revolver Forum: Smith and Wesson serial number search Hi! I just purchased my second Smith & Wesson 45 today, used from my local gun shop. It’s a M&P 45c SKU 109308 with a HAB serial number. I’m unable to find and info on it by looking up by serial number.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.New SW9VE Trigger Job and SW40VE Trigger Spring Kit. Custom Smith and Wesson SW9VE Trigger Job Performance Kit! New Smith and Wesson SW40VE Performance Parts! Custom Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Performance Parts Upgrades. Custom Trigger Job for S&W SD9VE! New S&W 686 Upgrades. American Made Smith and Wesson SD40VE Trigger Job! New S&W 586 Parts.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 best thing that a Smith&Wesson enthusiast can invest in . serial numbers starting with BPE were produced around November .A Guide to Smith & Wesson .38 Special . done except Smith & Wessons revolver model numbers have all been . the serial number and model numbers are but i am .2006-11-12  smith and wesson 586 serial numbers ... 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 variations will be the same as those noted above. Produced ... Model 24, 24-1, 24-2 (.44 Target Model of 1950, S serial range) Model 24-3, 24-4 Model 24-5 Heritage Model 24-6 Classic Model 25 (.45 Target Model of 1950) 📷. Model 25-2. 📷. Model 25-3 125th Anniversary with Case Model 25-4 through 25-9 Model 25-7 - 5" Matte Black Unfluted Model 25-13 Mountain Gun. 📷.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.The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson does not list serial numbers for AR's. You'll have to contact S&W customer service to get a manufacture date. Smith & Wesson Model 3 Schofield, S/n is 235XX Looks like 1888. JimDecoding 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. © 2023 Docker, Inc. All rights reserved. | Terms of Service | Subscription Service Agreement | Privacy | Legal Cookies SettingsSince 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.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 ...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.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. © 2023 Docker, Inc. All rights reserved. | Terms of Service | Subscription Service Agreement | Privacy | Legal Cookies SettingsWelcome 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 ...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 ...New SW9VE Trigger Job and SW40VE Trigger Spring Kit. Custom Smith and Wesson SW9VE Trigger Job Performance Kit! New Smith and Wesson SW40VE Performance Parts! Custom Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Performance Parts Upgrades. Custom Trigger Job for S&W SD9VE! New S&W 686 Upgrades. American Made Smith and Wesson SD40VE Trigger Job! New S&W 586 Parts. I also picked up a brand new M&P 15OR a week and a half ago, serial number SM 0022x. It was ALMOST the magic serial number 00223 but not quite. Enjoy your new SM serial numbered M&P15. It is indeed from the new batch of serial numbers for the current year!Smith & Wesson obtained exclusive rights to use this . Serial numbers for the First and .2008-9-26  Smith dates, model numbers and SNs . The best thing that a Smith&Wesson enthusiast can . '559y53' doesn't appear to be a serial number for a .2012-4-30  smith and wesson serial number search, . smith wesson serial numbers.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 ...Hi! I just purchased my second Smith & Wesson 45 today, used from my local gun shop. It’s a M&P 45c SKU 109308 with a HAB serial number. I’m unable to find and info on it by looking up by serial number.some reason, there is one digit missing from the serial number. There is another possibility. If something bad happened to the original 64xxx gun, like it blew up, it might have been sent back to the factory, and they replaced it with a new gun, but gave it the old serial number. If so, then the records may, or may not, contain that kind of ...Gun Reviews by Women – Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Performance Center – Kenzie. Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Performance Center Review Right-handedjonesy814 · #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.The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson does not list serial numbers for AR's. You'll have to contact S&W customer service to get a manufacture date. Smith & Wesson Model 3 Schofield, S/n is 235XX Looks like 1888. JimCan 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.The manufacturer imprints a combination of digits on the body of the weapon. This number is stamped onto the metal portions of the handle, receiver, slide or trigger guard, making it less likely to wear off over time. A person who purchased a gun from a licensed firearms dealer can ask them for help in locating the serial number.It's a Model 1905 M&P 4th change Hand Ejector in .38 Special. It has been renickeled and had the grips replaced, but I bought it as a shooter more than anything. The action is still as crisp as ever and the bore is nice too! My questions are: 1. What is the approximate year of manufacture? The serial number is 386xxx.New SW9VE Trigger Job and SW40VE Trigger Spring Kit. Custom Smith and Wesson SW9VE Trigger Job Performance Kit! New Smith and Wesson SW40VE Performance Parts! Custom Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Performance Parts Upgrades. Custom Trigger Job for S&W SD9VE! New S&W 686 Upgrades. American Made Smith and Wesson SD40VE Trigger Job! New S&W 586 Parts.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 DatabaseLook 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.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.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. Smith and Wesson just issued a safety alert regarding recent production M&P 15-22 rifles and pistols. According to the safety alert some M&P 15-22 bolts may be out of spec. They have issued a PDF and a video to help you find out if your M&P 15-22 is affected. The safety alert applies to ALL models of M&P15-22 rifles and pistols manufactured ...some reason, there is one digit missing from the serial number. There is another possibility. If something bad happened to the original 64xxx gun, like it blew up, it might have been sent back to the factory, and they replaced it with a new gun, but gave it the old serial number. If so, then the records may, or may not, contain that kind of ...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.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. 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.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. 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. How to use the Smith and Wesson Serial Number Database If you’re trying to identify and date a Smith & Wesson firearm, the Standard Catalog of S&W, 4th Edition, by Supica and Nahas is a great resource. It includes tables of manufacture dates and can be accessed in digital form on a computer or smartphone for easy reference.Hi, could you help with a Smith and Wesson .38 special , serial number is V12xxx, dont't know much about it, just that it has wood grips and it's pretty rusted, got it to cycle, the only one I've seen like it is on the 2003 catalog on the "custom hand engraving" page, though it doesnt look that pretty. 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 ...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.New SW9VE Trigger Job and SW40VE Trigger Spring Kit. Custom Smith and Wesson SW9VE Trigger Job Performance Kit! New Smith and Wesson SW40VE Performance Parts! Custom Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Performance Parts Upgrades. Custom Trigger Job for S&W SD9VE! New S&W 686 Upgrades. American Made Smith and Wesson SD40VE Trigger Job! New S&W 586 Parts.Greetings all, I have been trying to research the age of a Model 28, and was wondering if anyone could help me out here. This gun seems to have quite a few numbers on it, and frankly it has me a little bit puzzled. Where the model number is on MOST Smith & Wesson revolvers, this gun has the number 39246 on it.Jun 24, 2016 · The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson does not list serial numbers for AR's. You'll have to contact S&W customer service to get a manufacture date. Smith & Wesson Model 3 Schofield, S/n is 235XX Looks like 1888. Jim Smith & Wesson obtained exclusive rights to use this . Serial numbers for the First and .2008-9-26  Smith dates, model numbers and SNs . The best thing that a Smith&Wesson enthusiast can . '559y53' doesn't appear to be a serial number for a .2012-4-30  smith and wesson serial number search, . smith wesson serial numbers.Search: Login. Email Address. Password. Forgot Password? OR. ... Smith and Wesson Serial Number Date of Manufacture J Frame Revolver Lookup. For models 36, 37, 38, 49 ...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. GGFJan 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. 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 ...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.Jun 22, 2021 · 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. 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 ...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.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.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.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 ...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:The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson does not list serial numbers for AR's. You'll have to contact S&W customer service to get a manufacture date. Smith & Wesson Model 3 Schofield, S/n is 235XX Looks like 1888. JimDec 20, 2022 · How to use the Smith and Wesson Serial Number Database If you’re trying to identify and date a Smith & Wesson firearm, the Standard Catalog of S&W, 4th Edition, by Supica and Nahas is a great resource. It includes tables of manufacture dates and can be accessed in digital form on a computer or smartphone for easy reference. 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.I also picked up a brand new M&P 15OR a week and a half ago, serial number SM 0022x. It was ALMOST the magic serial number 00223 but not quite. Enjoy your new SM serial numbered M&P15. It is indeed from the new batch of serial numbers for the current year!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.Apr 16, 2012 · 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. Dec 20, 2022 · How to use the Smith and Wesson Serial Number Database If you’re trying to identify and date a Smith & Wesson firearm, the Standard Catalog of S&W, 4th Edition, by Supica and Nahas is a great resource. It includes tables of manufacture dates and can be accessed in digital form on a computer or smartphone for easy reference. Oct 16, 2021 · 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 ... When contacting customer service, please have the owner name, address, model and serial number available. The information will help the service representative to expedite your request. GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION. By Telephone: (USA) 1-800-331-0852 Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:45PM EST (International) 1-413-781-8300 Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:45PM EST ...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.
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.. Wp_mna
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 variations will be the same as those noted above. Produced ...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.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 ...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.Model 24, 24-1, 24-2 (.44 Target Model of 1950, S serial range) Model 24-3, 24-4 Model 24-5 Heritage Model 24-6 Classic Model 25 (.45 Target Model of 1950) 📷. Model 25-2. 📷. Model 25-3 125th Anniversary with Case Model 25-4 through 25-9 Model 25-7 - 5" Matte Black Unfluted Model 25-13 Mountain Gun. 📷.MODEL 27 - S&W CLASSICS 6 1/2" BLUE. 357 MAGNUM. $ 1229. View. Compare. LARGE.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.Aug 30, 2006 · Serial number help i purchased my m&p 40 several years ago. i still have the original box and the numbers below SKU are 2079 date on fired casing in box is 3-21-2012. so all that said am i correct in reading the 2 in 2079 to be 2012 or 2002? just wanting to make sure. got a few questions but figured i needed to start with this info first 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.The serial number is V13188. The second is a 5" .38 S&W caliber, "United States Property" mark on the topstrap, no U.S. inspector marks found, no British marks found, marked "OSTERREICH POLIZI" on the top left frame and a large "761" stamped on the left frame, just above the rear triggerguard. I assume that is a rack number.Gun Reviews by Women – Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Performance Center – Kenzie. Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Performance Center Review Right-handedSmith and Wesson just issued a safety alert regarding recent production M&P 15-22 rifles and pistols. According to the safety alert some M&P 15-22 bolts may be out of spec. They have issued a PDF and a video to help you find out if your M&P 15-22 is affected. The safety alert applies to ALL models of M&P15-22 rifles and pistols manufactured ...The manufacturer imprints a combination of digits on the body of the weapon. This number is stamped onto the metal portions of the handle, receiver, slide or trigger guard, making it less likely to wear off over time. A person who purchased a gun from a licensed firearms dealer can ask them for help in locating the serial number.Jan 20, 2018 · Factory-installed swivels are always 1/10” forward of center. The pre-war serial # on the butt reads with barrel to the right including I frame serial numbers on the fore strap. After WW II the serial # reads with barrel to the left (except for serial numbers on the fore strap thru 1957). Pre-War serial #s are centered on the butt unless ... And also on the revolving chamber. 1y. Alan Lee Dockemeyer. I have a 38 that has serial number 2518 on the bottom of the grip. 1y. Gene Lyda. N37581 model 27 special features E153-134A what are these special features what year of manufacture ? 12w. See more of Smith & Wesson M&P Revolver - Model 10 on Facebook.Manufacture Year by Serial Number "K" Frame Revolvers - 1899 to 1983: (Years/Serial Number Range) Pre-War Years: ... Smith & Wesson M&P Revolver - Model 10Mar 8, 2019 · Smith and Wesson just issued a safety alert regarding recent production M&P 15-22 rifles and pistols. According to the safety alert some M&P 15-22 bolts may be out of spec. They have issued a PDF and a video to help you find out if your M&P 15-22 is affected. The safety alert applies to ALL models of M&P15-22 rifles and pistols manufactured ... .