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No one can tell you when it was manufactured because S&W doesn't record that information. However, we can come close to when it shipped. In the case of your Model 25-5, it shipped in 1986 or 1987. You can get the exact date it shipped and to which distributor by purchasing an historian's letter of authenticity for $50.Smith & Wesson Pre Model 39 9mm 1st Year Production LOW SERIAL NUMBER ANIB. Description: Built in the first year of production this fabulous Pre Model 39 is equipped with the original blue and anodized finish and checkered walnut grips. The gun is virtually AS-NEW and is complete in the original numbers matching box with the sales …Here is my 17-4 that I was lucky to get for under $500 a few years back. "I keep a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin!" "Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself." George Washington. JOG lpspence42 45acp230 and 2 others.The first Model 48-serial number K 348746-came off the line on May 11, 1959 and appeared in the Smith & Wesson catalog by August of that year, according to Roy Jinks in History of Smith & Wesson ...688 posts · Joined 2012. #13 · Jul 8, 2015. Pete, If the revolver has no S&W trademark logo on either side of the frame, It's very likely a pre 1920 production. It the grips are original to the gun with matching serial number on the back of the right grip, AND have no grip medallions, it's likely from 1920 or slightly later.Traditional double action 9mm caliber pistol. Manufactured originally with steel frame and steel slide until number 927 (1954-1966). At that point the Model 39 became the Model 39-2 and was manufactured with a steel slide and alloy frame until 1983 when production of the Model 39 ceased. Duty then is the sublimest word in the English language.We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.According to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson by Supica & Nahas, the gun's serial number dates to 1981. This is one of the last Model 39-2's made, as it was replaced by the Model 439 around this time. Quite a …Details of 39-2. I purchased this 39-2 back in the 80's. I just would like some more details. Serial number is A169xxx. This indicates that it was produced 1972-3 time frame. The pistol has a nickel slide with a blue aluminum frame. On the right side of the slide is engraved 'Connecticut State Police, 75th Anniversary, 1903-1978'.The 39-2 seems to shoot better, at least for me. I've extensively fired the Model 59, and the 39 shoots much better, i.e.: much tighter groups. The curved back strap just seems to fit my hand better. One thing to look for is a pin punch mark on the front of the extractor. If it has the pin punch, then the gun has been upgraded with the improved ...Aug 24, 2005 · 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. Elon Musk is not backing down from its promise to produce 5,000 Model 3s per week this summer. The numbers are in, and Tesla fell short of its Model 3 production target—again. The ...Wiregrassguy. 25222 posts · Joined 2012. #3 · Dec 12, 2020. Well, I guess I was off by a year. Model 29-2 serial number N65038 was shipped in January 1973. Model 29-2 serial number N65760 was shipped from the factory in October 1972. Model 29-2 serial number N66051 was shipped in March 1973. Model 29-2 serial N70815 was …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.Smith & Wesson serial number. To find your Smith & Wesson’s serial number, first locate the gun. On the frame of the gun, there should be a small metal …For sale is a Smith & Wesson 39-2 semi-automatic pistol in 9mm. Serial number – A200047. This pistol is in great condition and comes with two magazines. We are unsure of the finish but we believe it is nickel. Smith & Wesson aggressively worked with the US Army to develop a new pistol and when the military decided to stay with 1911, this new ...Probably 1975 but just a guess. The Model 14-3 was produced btw 1967 and 1977. My Model 14-3 was shipped 9/69; s/n K8766xx. Nice shooter for an old guy like me. here it is with my 1951 K-38. I like the magna stocks better than the target stocks. my first day at the range with it.25266 posts · Joined 2012. #2 · Jan 24, 2022. Welcome to the forums from the cotton and peanut covered plains of the Wiregrass! • 29-2 1962 Improved cylinder stop implemented, eliminate trigger guard screw. - 1968 Delete diamond around screw escutcheon on grip. - 1969 Change to N serial prefix at serial S333454.The .32 caliber Second Model .32 Hand Ejector First Change was made in 1904 and 1905, with serial numbers from 19,426 to 51,126. Externally, the First Change is seemingly identical to the No Change, but the the S&W trademark is on the left side, and there is a fifth screw above the bow of the trigger guard.N 3 is the lowest serial number for a Model 29-2, but it was a special order revolver. The earliest N serial numbers for general production 29-2s I have seen are in the N18000 range a probably date to 1971. S&W issued a directive to delete the 6 1/2-inch barrel in 1979. The Model 29-3 (delete barrel pin and counterboring of the charge holes in ...Smith & Wesson began selling the Model 39 commercially in 1955. The Model 39 was originally manufactured with an anodized aluminum frame, a curved backstrap and a blued carbon steel slide that carried the manual safety. SOLD Manufacturer: Smith and Wesson Model: Model 39-2 Serial Number: A166609 Caliber Info: 9mm Condition: …The Smith & Wesson 39-2 is a semi-automatic handgun and second generation of the Model 39. This short recoil pistol is chambered in 9mm, made with a steel frame, and weighs well under 2 pounds ...reply. Those may interest you: Smith & Wesson serial number prefixes. Smith and wesson 39-2. How do I tell if I have a steel frame smith & Wesson model 39-2. …Jun 29, 2553 BE ... It has an alloy frame an Smith & Wesson used overlapping serial numbe The Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Army a.k.a. Model No. 2 Old Model Smith & Wesson Revolver was Smith & Wesson's first .32 caliber revolver, ... Specimens of the model 2 under serial number 35,731 (produced by May 1. 1865) have a high probability of being used in the Civil War. The model 1.5 came into production after the war ended, in 1865.Make: Smith & Wesson. Model: 39. Serial Number: 106175. Year of Manufacture: 1957-1969 (a later serial number was issued as a General Officer’s pistol in 1969) Caliber: 9mm Parabellum. Action Type: Double Action, Semi-Automatic, Removable Magazine Fed Pistol with Decocker Safety & Magazine Disconnect. Markings: The left side of the slide is ... Jun 29, 2553 BE ... It has an alloy frame and a ste 5238 posts · Joined 2011. #2 · Jun 3, 2015. Hi Bob, and welcome to the forum. The serial number of your gun is on the bottom of the grip on the butt. A Model 29-2 serial number should start with a "N" prefix - example: N 68337. Double check and list the correct serial number.4. Do all Smith & Wesson revolvers have serial numbers? Yes, all Smith & Wesson revolvers are marked with a unique serial number. 5. Is there an online database to look up Smith & Wesson serial numbers? Yes, Smith & Wesson provides an online database on their official website that can help you determine the manufacturing year … Probably 1975 but just a guess. The Model 14-3

25266 posts · Joined 2012. #2 · Jan 24, 2022. Welcome to the forums from the cotton and peanut covered plains of the Wiregrass! • 29-2 1962 Improved cylinder stop implemented, eliminate trigger guard screw. - 1968 Delete diamond around screw escutcheon on grip. - 1969 Change to N serial prefix at serial S333454. SMITH & WESSON MODEL NO. 2 ARMY REVOLVER. This database was created in late 1960s. I maintained it until 1980 when I recovered from a two year hospital stay. At that time I turned all of the material over to John Otteman. John was in control of the project until 1996 when he turned all materials back to me. Smith and Wesson Serial Number Date of Manufacture J Frame Revolver Lookup. How old is your Smith and Wesson J Frame? Need assistance? Call ... 50 and pre model number versions. Year-wise Serial Numbers. 1950 = start at 1; 1952 = 7369 - 21342; 1953 = 28916; 1955 = 55050 - 75000; 1957 = 117770 - 125000; 1962 = starts at 295000; 1969 …Jun 28, 2563 BE ... Smith and Wesson 39 first look review. The Bucket's Pistol is on the bench.The S&W Model 39 was never made of stainless steel. This clearly is a Model 39, so the finish is something that looks like stainless, but the pistol has either a carbon steel frame or an aluminum frame. Based on the serial number, I believe it is a standard alloy frame pistol. It has been given a finish that I suspect is MetaLife, which closely ...

This Model 39-2 Devel conversion is numbered "B050" to the right of the original serial number. Provenance: The Dr. Robert Azar Collection. Rating Definition: Excellent, retaining 99% satin nickel finish with no sign of carry or usage. Grips are excellent also, as shortened by Devel and retain the original sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.Yes, sounds like that's exactly what it is. The K-38 Target Masterpiece became the Model 14 when Smith switched to the numbered model system in 1957. I gather that the serial number is correct but the 14-2 model designation is not. Yours is (or should be) the so-called "4-screw" type, which has the screw at the front of the trigger ……

Reader Q&A - also see RECOMMENDED ARTICLES & FAQs. The first is a Model 29-2 serial number N320xxx. My research put. Possible cause: if it's a steel frame you have a collector gun on your hands. very limite.