What year was my S&W revolver made?

Look up the pistol’s full serial number — including all letters and numbers — in the back section of the “Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson” book. These listings inform you of the pistol’s date of manufacture, based on the serial number.

What is K frame revolver?

J-Frame Revolvers S&W had two frame sizes in 1894 when it designed the side swing or swing-out-cylinders line of revolvers. The smaller-sized frame was called the “I-frame,” and the larger-sized frame was known as the “K-frame.” These designations were an internal way for employees to identify the frame sizes.

What frame is a Model 19?

It began life as the Combat Magnum, a K-frame in . 357 Magnum designed in consultation with legendary Border Patrolman Bill Jordan. The concept of the Model 19 was to combine the power of the company’s N-frame revolvers with the portability of the smaller K-frames.

What is the serial number on a 38 S&W Special CTG?

There is an email link on the first page. I know this is being asked a lot, but i just inherited a 38 S&w Special CTG. Serial number is 381581. It’s made of steel and has a 5″ barrel. Any info would be appreciated.

How do I identify a Smith&Wesson 38 Special CTG?

The Smith & Wesson logo is a stylized “S” overlayed on top of a stylized “W”. Count the number of chambers on the revolver. The .38 Special CTG is a six-shooter. Measure the barrel and make sure it is six inches. Cross reference the serial number with Smith & Wesson’s customer service (see Resources).

Why did S&W make the 38 Special?

This revolver was designed specifically for the .38 Special cartridge (CTG) and was initially released for sale in 1899. S&W hoped to capture the military market because the U.S. government cartridge at the time was the .38 Long Colt which was anemic.

Where do I find the serial number on my S&W 38?

You have a .38 Military & Police model of 1905, 4th change, dating from the 1920s. I believe that S&W began stamping the one line “Made in USA” on the right side after 1921. The large ejector rod knob went away in the late twenties. Correct serial number is on the butt and at the rear of the cylinder.