S&W 22lr year?

[ojisan]

The long number inside the crane is an assembly number, not the serial number.
There is no cross reference on assembly numbers to serial numbers or other info.
The Model number inside the crane is correct and usable.
Serial number is on the butt.

[Mustang]

S&W has gradually reduced the number of serial numbers on their revolvers over the years. In fact, I've got a K22 that has the serial number stamped in 5 different places.

Some of their revolvers do have the serial number stamped in the yoke.

[Dvrjon]

S&W has gradually reduced the number of serial numbers on their revolvers over the years. In fact, I've got a K22 that has the serial number stamped in 5 different places.

Some of their revolvers do have the serial number stamped in the yoke.

[Mustang]

Yep.

I believe the "S" number stamped in the yoke of the Model 28-2 in the picture you posted above is the SN.

I've got a model 28-2, close in serial number to the one in the picture, which has the sn stamped there.

[Dvrjon]

them remove the grips and look at the frame and the front strap.

[Killer Bee]

since the info from the SCSW I posted above may not make sense, here's some illustrations to hopefully clear things up a little..

either of these serial configurations could be present on the op's model 63 which was in production across the transition of 80-83..



1971 M series (P&R which are typically pre-81) model 34-1 .22lr

note the serial is on the frame butt only and the factory reference number in the yoke is different..










1988 AAA#### series (not P&R and typically post 81) model 10-9 .38spcl

note the serial is on the frame butt which is obscured by target grips and is also on the yoke cut of the frame..

target stocks could be original to hide a factory blem frame or by previous owner to hide field damage

tough call on an otherwise high condition model 10 but you get the point, it was dros'd with them on..

note the factory reference numbers on the yoke that are different from the serial number..











just for reference - this is an example of a military contract Navy Victory model 10 and the multiple locations serials are found..















and while the yoke and frame yoke cut numbers match each other - they are not the serial..

[Killer Bee]

Thank everyone for their response. I pick this beauty up on June 1, and will immediately remove the grips and get the serial #. Post pics thereafter . Thanks again. CZ.

almost forgot about this...

so what did you end up with?

[WinchesterBolt]

I know the OP was asking about an older S&W revolver - is the discussion around serial number being on the butt (and not necessarily on the yoke) specific to those?

Just curious as I have a modern J frame revolver (bought new within the last year or so) and it has the serial number both on the butt and on the yoke (and also model number on the yoke).

[Killer Bee]

the model 63 the op purchased was made during two different serial processes that changed around 81 for most models, I gave examples of each above..

the mystery is that the serial format the op was given from the FFL doesn't fit either of those formats..

once the actual serial is identified, the op's original question of the YOM can be determined, or close to it because, well S&W

[Killer Bee]

if you want a S&W dated, post the model and serial (obscure the last digit or two if you like) or send me a pm and I'll give it a shot in my SCSW when I'm home..

[Slinging CZ]

sorry for the delayed response, had a family member die unexpectedly.
serial M116635. Model 63 S&W 22lr. 6 shot

[ojisan]

Model 63 M100000 - M130000 = 1978 or 1979

[Slinging CZ]

Thank you very much!