Smith & Wesson revolver serial number help

[Rranch]

I am trying to figure out the correct dates on 3 of my grandparents old revolvers. It seems that there is no online database for this. If anyone has a book they are able to look them up in I would greatly appreciate it. I currently have them for sale and would like to get the facts straight.


Bottom S&W with rubber grip 543XXX
Middle S&W 307XXX
Top S&W 975XXX


Cheers.

[Che762x39]

In the serial numbers their should be a letter "K" "C" or a "D". I am guessing they are 38 Special or 357 Magnum revolvers

The top one might be a Victory Model so its serial number should start with a "V".

[Rranch]

Yes sorry they are all 38 Special CTG. There is no letter in any of the numbers.

[Che762x39]

Yes sorry they are all 38 Special CTG. There is no letter in any of the numbers.

The bottom one should be a Model 10-1 (the model number will be on the crane) so that would be 1960. The other two would be 1920s - 1930s. They are in great shape.

Have fun, I was reloading 38 Specials over the weekend and it is so nice not having to pick up brass from all over the range.

[Paseclipse]

In the serial numbers their should be a letter "K" "C" or a "D".

^^^ This. Your probably listing the assembly number. Serial # should be on the bottom of the grips stamped in the frame.

A couple links that really help-

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1961-1980/332218-identify-your-gun.html

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/222977-new-members-looking-date-manufacture-info-how-find-your-serial-number.html

[ojisan]

Here and here:
Overview of the Pre K Hand Ejector and K frames.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_%26_Wesson_Model_10

Much more detailed info:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-hand-ejectors-1896-1961/287974-pre-victory-victory-model-timeline.html

[kurac]

The top one is a victory, so WWII production
the middle one is from around WW1 if the grips are correct
the bottom revolver is also pre-WWII production that someone put a later heavy barrel on. I can tell because hit has the long action.

[ojisan]

Yup, bottom one is a long action with a post war heavy barrel and a post war ejector rod.
The Hand Ejectors have a larger rod knob end.
The bottom one may have a newer cylinder too.

[Rranch]

Thank you everyone for the help.

[ojisan]

You're welcome.


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