Sidearms & Scatterguns Can anyone date a S&W revolver for me?

[MrSmith]

Was my Grandfathers. Time to pass it on. Keeping it in the family. I know most of the story I should relate to the recipient but don't remember when he bought it new. I was young enough to know everything so I didn't pay a lot of attention. PM if you can help me out.

Thank you,
MrSmith

 

[roostercogburn98]

https://www.smith-wesson.com/repaired_serials/index.php

 

[MrSmith]

That one returns this:

"The Serial number that you entered is not valid for this Consumer Advisory "

Thank you'
MrSmith

 

[RTH1800]

Suggest you go to a number/date list. The one linked is likely a way to collect data on private firearms for gun grabbers.
DO NOT ENTER YOUR SN INTO A WEBSITE.

 

[roostercogburn98]

@rth1800 ,never had a problem with any older smiths I put in. It is the S&W serial number just like the Colt resource, Cody Firearms center, and many others like it. But to each their own on how they like to do it.

 

[RTH1800]

The site changed.

 

[roostercogburn98]

I apologize to the OP for a dead link. I just have them saved on my favorites list. Guess I need to update the S&W one assuming I ever get another S&W.

 

[JBELL74]

Check post #585 on this page.

For new members looking for date of manufacture info (how to find your serial number) - Page 12

just bought S&W 686 4' barrel does anyone date on this revolver ? SN : ABV5774

smith-wessonforum.com

 

[308pirate]

Was my Grandfathers. Time to pass it on. Keeping it in the family. I know most of the story I should relate to the recipient but don't remember when he bought it new. I was young enough to know everything so I didn't pay a lot of attention. PM if you can help me out.

Thank you,
MrSmith

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[RTH1800]

I am always slightly surprised about the fascination with when was it made questions. I would think condition of bore and even condition of finish would be more of a concern.