Interesting. I have the 2nd edition . . . and to prove your point, the dates changed between editions!
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How to Identify/Date a S&W
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This looks like a very early Chief's Special but I need a serial number to make an estimate of the date of manufacture.
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"IF" it's an early Chief's Special I would say about 1956. But the grips look wrong for that era.
If you could get a better shot, the entire gun in one frame, both sides, with a clear view of what is written on the sides of the barrel I could give you a better idea of what you have.
If you could get a better shot, the entire gun in one frame, both sides, with a clear view of what is written on the sides of the barrel I could give you a better idea of what you have.
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Well, this is getting mighty interesting. This just might be a .38/32 Terrier (Postwar) - "Pre-Model 32". That is the only explanation for the .38 S&W caliber. But the grips still are a mystery.
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daveshrews
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Would anyone here be able to look up the approx date for a S&W 686-1, serial # AWV61xx?
daveshrews
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My friend did actually, yes. (I was there with her when she bought it.) She just became a NES member, so hopefully she’ll jump in here eventually and post some pics. It’s a gorgeous gun and a sweet shooter!
Mid-1987
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Thank you!
nightpoison
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I could use some help identifying an S&W 357 Mag. I can't seem to figure out the serial number. Doesn't seem to align with anything listed in the first couple posts.
Look inside the crane... should find it there.
The last picture is your serial number.
According to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson:
1978/79 - 25K0001-56K9999
added: That should be a Model 66, probably a -1. You should see a 66-1 stamped inside the crane.
According to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson:
1978/79 - 25K0001-56K9999
added: That should be a Model 66, probably a -1. You should see a 66-1 stamped inside the crane.
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The S&W Model 15 is my favorite revolver. Probably because it was the first firearm I ever shot at age 17 in 1967. Two years later I was an instructor and range officer for basic cadets with this firearm.
nightpoison
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Thank you! I know very little about S&W revolvers. Is there anything I should know about it? is this a model 19? Any good ways to figure out pricing?
See my post (#197) and what I added. I believe that it is a Model 66-1. The finish looks a little rough, but if it's in good mechanical condition, I'd start the bidding at (maybe) $750.
However my estimate of value may not correspond with what real experts would say.
nightpoison
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I had to look up with the crane was. But now that I know, its a model 19-4
It looks like a silver finish in your pics. I am trying to remember is any Model 19s were chromed.
added: Some were made in Nickel finish.
nightpoison
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I'm on gunbroker, they are listed as nickel, nickel plated as options
There were very definitely nickle finish Model 19's. Here's mine. My Precious!
