It's in different places on different handguns. On some guns, it's on the barrel. On some revolvers, it's under the crane. On some it's under the grips. Also, some guns don't have a model number printed on them.
standard 4"barrel model and 8" artillery model
Go to the Ruger website, Customer Service, Historical Data, Handguns, find your model, and there is a serial number/year table.
It depends on the model, but most handguns are meant for short to medium range conflict.
It depends on which model. Not all handguns are the same in the way they operate.
Taurus made several 9mm handguns. Which model did you have in mind?
All Smith and Wesson model 686 revolvers were made as double action handguns by Smith and Wesson.
Blue Book of Gun Values
It depends on the model, but most handguns will have a takedown lever or pin of some kind. Check the owner's manual for the particular model you have.
Roughly $100-$135, depending on condition. These are not high dollar handguns.
WorldWar2weapons/guns.com/
about 2000 handguns for the police, yes..
Many different brands.. Too many to list by model. Popular brands which manufacture handguns in the US include Springfield Armory, Ruger, Colt, Smith & Wesson, Kimber, Les Bauer, and others.