Smith And Wesson Model 19 Serial Numbers

Smith and Wesson Mountain Gun circa 1995's achievements in maximizing the power and performance of the.44 Special was the inspiration and driving force behind the introduction of the.44 Magnum by Smith & Wesson. His intention for the new round was for it to be used in sidearms for hunters of large, dangerous game, rather than for self-defense, though with today's specialty cartridges, it can be a good defensive round.S&W's production of a large N-frame revolver in.44 Magnum began in 1955; the Model 29 designation was applied in 1957.At the time of its introduction, the Model 29 was the most powerful production handgun. There were a number of custom calibers that were more powerful, as in the old of the 19th century.It remained primarily the province of handgun enthusiasts, some law enforcement personnel and hunters until 1971, when made it famous as 'the most powerful handgun in the world' in the movie. After the movie's release, retailers had trouble keeping the Model 29 in stock.In the late 1990s, Smith & Wesson discontinued production of many models of revolvers, including the 'basic' Model 29; since then, at various times, the model, in limited or 'custom' configurations, has been manufactured in as many as 10 evolutions. Variants. Smith & Wesson Model 29-2The original Model 29 was superseded by the Model 29-1 in 1960, with modifications made to the ejector-rod screw.

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The Model 29-2 replaced it the following year, with one screw that had secured the cylinder-stop spring being deleted. The barrel length was shortened from 6 1⁄ 2 to 6 inches (170 to 150 mm) in 1979. These two versions are known as 'pinned and recessed'. 'Pinned' means that the barrels are screwed in, and secured by a pin driven through the frame and a notch in the barrel. 'Recessed' denotes the rear of the bored cylinder holes being countersunk, so that, when loaded, the cartridge rims are fully enclosed by the cylinder.

In 1982, the cost-cutting Model 29-3 dropped recessed cylinders and pinned barrels for crush-fit barrels.The -4 and -5, produced from 1988 and 1990 respectively had changes to improve durability for heavy use. In 1994 the 29-6 began production, now fitted as standard with rubber Monogrips from Hogue to replace the previous wooden items, standard tapped holes also being provided for attaching scope mounts. The 29-7 started production in 1998 with changes to the locking mechanism, the firing pin's attachment, and a hammer and trigger produced with a process. Smith & Wesson Model 629 Performance Center, a competition-oriented variant with a weighted barrel for reducing recoil. On January 26, 2006, Smith & Wesson announced the 50th Anniversary Model 29.

Identical to the previous models except for the gold inlaid trademark on the side cover, the new internal lock mechanism, and a non-fluted cylinder. On January 1, 2007, Smith & Wesson announced the reissue of the Model 29 as an engraved model in S&W's Classics line. The Smith & Wesson Model 629 Stealth Hunter has a 7 1⁄ 2 inches (190 mm) ported barrel with a full-length under lug for increased stability and recoil reduction.The barrel-cylinder gap is 0.006 inches (0.15 mm), with a ball-detent lockup between the frame and cylinder crane that provides increased strength.

The entire revolver is made of a stainless steel, with a glare-reducing matte black finish. It comes with slip-resistant synthetic grips. The 329NG is a -framed revolver with PVD-coated cylinder and tritium sights. It is part of the NightGuard line.Users.: Used by the.See also.References. Campbell, R. (December 2011).

'General Purpose Handguns'. Zenith Imprint. Retrieved 31 July 2013. ^.

Pp. 147–150. Hornaday, Ann (Jan 17, 1999) ',. Smith, Clint (2007). 'The do-all death-ray: SDM's custom.44 Magnum'. American Handgunner. 24 (4). ^ Popenker, Max R.

' 2010-04-18 at the ', world.guns.ru. Retrieved 2010-04-05. Egusa, Alan (April 2010).

Dog Ear Publishing. P. 55.

Shideler, Dan (10 May 2011). Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. P. 918. 2006-11-13 at the. (PDF).

Smith & Wesson. Archived from (PDF) on 2007-09-27. Shideler, Dan. Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. Retrieved 16 March 2013. Mann, Richard Allen; Lee, Jerry (20 November 2013).

Iola, Wisconsin: F+W Media.

Is there anywhere online where i can research vintage S&W serial numbers? I've acquired an old pocket pistol and was curious as to the age.

BruceTHANK YOU FOR VISITING GUN & GAME - The Friendliest Gun Forum on the Internet!If you would like for us to help you find more information about your specific firearm please do the following:PLEASE READ THE LIST COMPLETELY FIRST!-Register for a FREE account here on Gun & Game. Click.-Click to start a new thread in the Smith & Wesson Forum, use the thread title, 'Help Identifying S&W Firearm'-We request you post the model, describe the firearm, and the serial number leaving the last 4 numbers as 'XXXX'.

So it might look like this 'SW2315XXXX'-If you have pictures, post them! Don't know about the internet, but I have a book. I have been pretty successful in finding dates for old Smiths. Tell me the caliber, identifying marks, serial number. Leave out the last couple of digits if you like, but include x's. Like 1234xxx. I need to know how many digits in the serial number to do this right.

Top break or swing-out? A picture is very helpful.By the way, some Smiths have a lot of numbers on them. The serial number is usually on the bottom of the grip frame. You may have to remove the grips to see it.I don't know how 'old' your gun is. Sometimes people think a gun is 'old' when it was made in my lifetime. I don't think I'm 'old.'

But if the gun is a swing-out and has a model number on the frame under the crane, include that also. S & w serial number.without a model number, we cant even give the years that model is made. I cannot find a comprehensive source for s&w serial #'s. Some sources say in fact that the numbers are duplicated and confusing. I have found some other sources that say you can contact smith & wesson for veriication, but that may be for rare or special firearms only. Does any one else have any info on the s&w question? For winchester and remington, info is readily available.

What about s & w?. This is the book.Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson by Jim Supica, Richard Nahas (2007) about $25.00This is S&W's customer service number:800-331-0852 then 7They can generally get you a date of manuf. During business hours or you can request a letter from S&W for $35.00I don't know of an on-line resource.If you had provided the gun's serial number, I would expect you would have an answer already. Many have the book and would have looked it up for you.Here's another resource:Smith & Wesson Forum. Pajaro, the great majority of Smiths made before 1957 did not have model numbers.

It is still relatively easy to determine model and vintage (at least approximately) from serial number and other identifying characteristics such as caliber. A picture is a great help, as minor features changed over the years (pinned vs. Forged front sights, left had thread vs. Right hand thread on ejector rods, etc.). It can be a fun little detective puzzle.vonfatman is spot on. Supica's book is my primary reference.

It still can be a little tough to nail down a specific year without a factory letter, because Smith did not always produce guns in serial number order. Click to expand. I have the same model, #148XXX, made in 1905. Brucegodlesky,According to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 3rd Edition.Your gun is.32 Safety Hammerless (a.k.a. Safety, New Departure or Lemon Squeezer)Yours is a 1st Model which was manufactured from 1888 - 1902. The serial number range for the 1st Model guns: 1 - 91,417Your gun appears to be in good condition (or better) and thus the estimated value: $250-300 if the action is good and the bore is decent.If I were guessing.(which is all I am doing).I'd estimate your gun was produced towards the end of the 1st Models which might put it out-the-door around 1901-02???My gun is a bit older, s.n.

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298xx Here's my gun.Mr. Madcratebuilder,Your gun would most likely be a 2nd Model based on it's serial number. The 2nd Model Serial Number range: 91,418 - 170,000Wolfgang,Your snub-nose S&W may be a Model 36 (pop open the cylinder and look on the frame).1977 - 1978Mr. BOBBLAKELY,I covet a nice Model 66 to go with my Model 19. Your gun would have been manufactured in 1980. Value, well I'm no expert, but if it's in fine shape, don't let it go for less than four-Franklins.As ALWAYS.a factory letter ($50) is the only certain way to determine age and (in many instances) the condition the gun left the factory.Bob.