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Dec 20, 2012 · Smith&Wesson K Frame Serial Numbers by year of manufacture press-1-for-english Apr 7, 2023 1 2 Next

Jan 11, 2019 · I've got several J frames and I was wondering is the butt the only serial number location? 49, 38, 638-3, 36, 37

Dec 18, 2011 · Model 17 feedback appreciated....are any of the Models produced over the years (17-2, dash 3, dash 4, etc.) ‘better’ than the others? Any to avoid? Looking for any differences …

Mar 17, 2025 · This past weekend I attended a revolver class given by Kyle Yount of Surprise Break. The revolvers used were, 686+, 340, 60 3" barrel,431 and me with a 432 UC. Kyle …

Apr 8, 2025 · Except in very few cases, actual production dates by serial number are not available. In the S&W world, ship dates are used for the "birth date" of revolvers (and semi …

May 6, 2009 · Looking for a 4" Model 48. Wonder if any has any experience with the 48-7? Fit and finish? Shootability? I can live with the lock. Thanks for any feedback. Found one reasonably …

Nov 27, 2009 · I picked up a new to me 629-5 last week. It is in great shape, i am very happy. The only negative is the cylinder release is a little stiff. I have a 642 and a GP100 that are much …

Feb 25, 2003 · I picked this up today for $465. Completes my "one of each" I was looking for (older 60, 36, Nickel 36). The book say 1970-1973. Can anyone pinpoint a little closer in year? …

Jan 30, 2010 · Hello Most of the 38 Special reviews that I did were shot with two guns. A Taurus 85 Ulta Lite 2 inch barrel and a Smith & Wesson model 15 with a 4 inch barrel. First I do …