[309pete]

@309Pete,

The Model 39-2 was manufactured from 1954 thru 1982. Your 39-2 appears to be a 1970 make, which was the first year of the "A" serial number prefix.

FWIW, there are other decent threads that may be worth checking out.

http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/powder-keg/35565-new-member-s-w-39-2-wants-info.html

http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/smith-wesson/17687-any-smith-wesson-39-2-fans-house-6.html

Thank you for the info on my pistol. it was what i was thinking from other forums i had read on other peoples serial numbers. thanks again.

 

[bender]

How to Post a Photo

Hi Phil, I read all your posts & once in a while, I comment. I also have a 629-1 BAN77xx, 8-3/8", Fancy S&W wood grips w/finger grooves. Mine also has a Redfield 2.5 SS scope, already mounted. Condition is "pristine"! The scope suggests it's been fired, but not a scratch or wear mark anywhere. Trigger is excellent. I will shoot it, this weekend. If somebody can post "instructions" I'll try to show a picture!

@22plinker: To post a photo, follow these steps:

1. click on the "Reply With Quote" button from your post.
2. click on the "Attachments" button (looks like a paper clip). You may have to resize your image because .JPG can only be 1.39MB, whereas everything else can be 1MB max. (since most cameras take photos larger than 1MB, you will likely have to crop or scale it down using another tool, such as Picasa, Photoshop, irfanview or even Microsoft Office Picture Manager.)
3. OR....if your images are located elsewhere like PhotoBucket or Picasa, you can click on the "Insert Image" button and paste the entire URL for the photo. You must know this URL ahead of time.
4. Submit your reply.

Like the saying goes, "A picture says a thousand words." Descriptions are nice, but incomplete and tend to leave people guessing, but not always replying.

For the best results, I suggest taking photos outdoors where there is plenty of natural light. Photos taken inside frequently require the light from the flash, which routinely produces inferior pics, which my two attached examples of the same revolver can display.

 

[saddle40]

new here looking for info on s&w revolver

I have a s&w revolver I recently received from my mother who inherited it from my grandfather. He was with the Arkansas State Police for 40 years and this was his service revolver. He started in 1940. It says 38 s&w special on barrel and barrel length is 3".has no adjustable sights. serial number is s156236 and is stamped on bottom of receiver as well on the back of the cylinder and on frame behind the shell ejector rod. I am trying to find out any info I can on this revolver, yr. manufactured , model no. and if these were available to civilians or made specifically for police issue. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[M14man]

I have a s&w revolver I recently received from my mother who inherited it from my grandfather. He was with the Arkansas State Police for 40 years and this was his service revolver. He started in 1940. It says 38 s&w special on barrel and barrel length is 3".has no adjustable sights. serial number is s156236 and is stamped on bottom of receiver as well on the back of the cylinder and on frame behind the shell ejector rod. I am trying to find out any info I can on this revolver, yr. manufactured , model no. and if these were available to civilians or made specifically for police issue. Any help would be appreciated.

Post a photo or two. It is probably a Model 20, made in 1956, but they don't list a 3" barrel. It would have been available for civilians.

 

[willfire]

Looking For Help

Just been given S&W, Pistol. Asking for help in determining age and value. Stamped on left side of barrel 38 S&W CTG, its a 5 shot, 4 inch barrel. stamped on rib of barrell Smith & Wesson Springfield, Mass. USA. Patented Oct.2 1883, April 4 1885, April 2, 1889. Right side has S&W trade mark on frame. Brakes open. Black plastic grips with diamond around screw. Have to squeeze handle to fire. Safety is in the back of handle. Has half moon front sight, permanent rear. In good condition.

 

[willfire]

Forget Serial #

Sorry I forget serial # 202798, on butt of handle.

 

[Jeff Parker]

Can someone help me identify this revolver? I can only fine the assembly number 1986 when opening the cylinder and a 6 digit number 1954xx on the back side of the star. Link to photo album is here Old Smith Revolver pictures by xXJPARKERXx - Photobucket

 

[accuracy]

I have a Smith and Wesson Mod. 53.. I am wondering what the manufacture date is. The serial number is K444208. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[rickwt01]

Info...

So very glad I came across this site. I have learned more on here in the last 15 minutes than I have searching the web for the info I need. I am hoping some of you aficionados Can help shed some further light. While doing some work on my families old "home place" recently, I unearthed a .38 caliber Smith and Wesson revolver. The pistol is in surprisingly good shape considering it has been in the ground for 50+ years, and I am in the process of restoring it. After much family interrogation, It is believed that my Great Grandmother buried this gun sometime in the late 40's in her yards in an attempt to keep it out of the hands of my aging, senile Pops. On the top of the barrel is stamped "Smith and Wesson, Springfield Mass" along with a patent number which I believe to read "DEC 23". The barrel is 5" long. It has a 5 screw side plate, fixed sites, and a serial number of "V 359XXX. It has a 6 bullet chamber. I will post pics in the next day or so. Thanking anyone in advance who may have some info.

 

[justlaff87]

i just got a s&w revolver 32 with hammer was wonder what kind of info i can get on it have it has a serial number (132330) on the butt of the handle an on the revolver could some one plz help

 

[josetexe]

hi i have a mod. 60 2" serial R111XXX

and a 686 4" serial ABW43XX

thanks for all

 

[jk2112]

.38 Chief's Special

I have a model 36-1 S&W Chiefs Special with the serial number J677XXX. Any idea on the year of manufacture?

 

[OldSilver]

I have a S&W Lemon Squeezer that I recently acquired. S/N 1001XXX Does anyone know approx Mfg Date. It was missing trigger guard & trigger spring, but I acquired replacements & fixed. I know it is a 32, what ammo is safe to use in this gun.

 

[M14man]

My books show that the numbers don't even come close to being that high. You will have to be more specific, there were numerous models and all had the same serial number ranges. "Lemon Squeezer is a term that often covered several models.

 

[Lucrosen]

I inherited a S&W revolver from my Grandfather. It's a .38special 4" barrel, serial number v644xxx, fixed sites; nickle plated. On the right side of the barrel it says E38 S.&W. CTG Just hoping to get an idea of when it was produced. It has a P stamped under the barrel after the serial number, on the cylinder, and near the hammer above the cylinder release. Its a swing out style revolver.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

 

[fuzzy]

Check this link out as this appears to be the revolver you have.

Please identify this 38 S&W

The serial number you give seems to imply it was a US Armed Forces handgun, but I can't find anything to indicate they were ever nickle plated. Double check for a serial number on the butt of the gun and see if it's any different.

 

[grizcty]

I inherited a S&W revolver from my Grandfather. It's a .38special 4" barrel, serial number v644xxx, fixed sites; nickle plated. On the right side of the barrel it says E38 S.&W. CTG Just hoping to get an idea of when it was produced. It has a P stamped under the barrel after the serial number, on the cylinder, and near the hammer above the cylinder release. Its a swing out style revolver.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Welcome to G&G.

Looks like a Victory Model .38.
It was probably built 1943-44.

NOTE: This uses a .38 cartridge, NOT a .38 special.
Shorter bullet.

 

[fuzzy]

In taking a closer look at the gun, it appears someone may have "polished" the bluing off it. There area a lot of scratch marks that would see to correspond with someone using an abrasive like find sandpaper or something similar. I knew a guy that used to do this to his guns, only he knew how to polish them so they looked like stainless afterwards. So, having said that, I'm with Grizcty as to it being a Victory model. It was the lack of bluing that threw me off on my first post. Either way, it's a very nice piece of history.

 

[Lucrosen]

Thank you gentlemen. It would appear that it has been converted. I shot 38spl cartridges from it with no problems. I know this piece spent much of its life holstered. My Grandfather was a sheriff and this was his carry piece for years. He was left handed that part of the reason the S&W logo is half worn off. It's where is thumb rested.

Thanks again for the intel. It will look great in the holster I just got from 1944 another heirloom.

 

[grizcty]

Thank you gentlemen. It would appear that it has been converted. I shot 38spl cartridges from it with no problems. I know this piece spent much of its life holstered. My Grandfather was a sheriff and this was his carry piece for years. He was left handed that part of the reason the S&W logo is half worn off. It's where is thumb rested.

Thanks again for the intel. It will look great in the holster I just got from 1944 another heirloom.

Thanks for the reply.