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Impossible to tell from just the sn. if you found the serial number, you will be able to find the caliber of the pistol somewhere carved in the metal.
Can't tell the caliber from just the serial number.
@ 1884
Rifle or pistol?
No way to answer without the serial number.
100-10000 USD
1911
Small inexpensive pistol
Sorry- but that is not enough information to answer. Serial numbers are NOT unique to one maker. Post again with ALL information marked on the gun, and we will try to help.
No way to tell any of the information you want with only a serial number. You will have to call S&W
@1914
Around 1931