I need help with two guns

ryanb790 · 10-26-2009, 03:49 AM

I recently purchased two pistols. If anyone could give me there dates of manufacture I would greatly appreicate it.

1st- Does not have a model # stamped on it but I believe it is a Model 10 serial number on the butt is C965X and where the other gun has the model number it has the number. 7189

2nd- Model 36- serial # 1739XX

Thanks

billy · 10-26-2009, 05:15 AM

What make?

Billyz · 10-26-2009, 05:17 AM

I got a dog and its black can anyone tell me the country it came from?

Bookman · 10-26-2009, 09:04 PM

Welcome to G&G, ryanb.

If your first gun is truly a Military & Police revolver (aka pre-Model 10) then its DOB is a mystery to me. The serial number C 985x doesn't match my charts.

Your model 36 was made around 1961/1962.

To our members: Let's show some consideration to the new guy. He posted his questions on the Smith & Wesson sub-forum.

billy · 10-27-2009, 04:44 AM

my mistake

Mooseman684 · 10-27-2009, 05:00 AM

The only thing Supica & Nahas has to say is that it dates between 1948 and 1967 (C1-C999999), so my guess would be late 40s/early 50s. What front sight does it have? In 1952, the front sight was changed from a round blade to a ramp. Also, does it have an upper sideplate screw? This was deleted starting in 1957.

Rich

madcratebuilder · 10-27-2009, 10:33 AM

Welcome to the forum ryanb. Photo's would really help on the pre 10 m&p. S&W made a lot of them. I sure would like to see the Chiefs Special.

This site nay help you.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/

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To our members: Let's show some consideration to the new guy. He posted his questions on the Smith & Wesson sub-forum.

No kidding, lets see, I'm in the S&W sub-forum and it's a M10 and a M36, what could it be, a Colt???????????

SwedeSteve · 10-28-2009, 11:26 AM

^ rofl !!

ryanb790 · 10-29-2009, 03:24 AM

A big thanks to those who give me some great information.

Mooseman,
It has the blade sights and the upper screw.

Madcrate,
I will post pictures soon. The M36 gun is in really good shape not sure if it has been re-blued or not.

Mooseman684 · 10-29-2009, 04:50 AM

It is probably a 48 model by the serial number ! Good Score!

Rich

FortyXDM · 11-07-2009, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Billyz

I got a dog and its black can anyone tell me the country it came from?

Be glad to. Your dog is from Lancanshire, Cty, S. Wales.

10-26-2009, 03:49 AM	#1
ryanb790 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 2	I need help with two guns I recently purchased two pistols. If anyone could give me there dates of manufacture I would greatly appreicate it. 1st- Does not have a model # stamped on it but I believe it is a Model 10 serial number on the butt is C965X and where the other gun has the model number it has the number. 7189 2nd- Model 36- serial # 1739XX Thanks

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Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness. Unit 13 Posts: 11,310 Images: 2	The only thing Supica & Nahas has to say is that it dates between 1948 and 1967 (C1-C999999), so my guess would be late 40s/early 50s. What front sight does it have? In 1952, the front sight was changed from a round blade to a ramp. Also, does it have an upper sideplate screw? This was deleted starting in 1957. Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!
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Bookman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 10 paces south of Canada Posts: 836	Welcome to G&G, ryanb. If your first gun is truly a Military & Police revolver (aka pre-Model 10) then its DOB is a mystery to me. The serial number C 985x doesn't match my charts. Your model 36 was made around 1961/1962. To our members: Let's show some consideration to the new guy. He posted his questions on the Smith & Wesson sub-forum.

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10-29-2009, 03:24 AM	#9
ryanb790 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 2	A big thanks to those who give me some great information. Mooseman, It has the blade sights and the upper screw. Madcrate, I will post pictures soon. The M36 gun is in really good shape not sure if it has been re-blued or not.

10-29-2009, 04:50 AM	#10
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness. Unit 13 Posts: 11,310 Images: 2	It is probably a 48 model by the serial number ! Good Score! Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!