There are dozens upon dozens of them. Blue Book of Gun Values can help you.
The Model 10 has always used serial numbers.
Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson, 3rd ed.
You buy a book that has the serial numbers in it.
Designation for different products
101-135465.
1953. Model numbers were not in use in 1953
Could be one of a dozen model numbers/pre model numbers. You will have to provide a detailed description or call S&W
Yes
No data source known.
No model numbers used before @ 1957. After that, look inside the crane/yoke area.
Blue Book of Gun Values or Standard Catalog of SMith and Wesson.
Hello, The model number of most Smith & Wessons made in the last 70 years is located on the frame area that can be seen with the cylinder open. As in 29-2. The early guns did not have model numbers on them but you can match it up to information found on www.armchairgunshow.com.