If you call S&W, they can tell you the date that it was shipped from the factory. As to when it was made, that could be a few months to a few years to before that.
@1964
@ 1987
1977
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Your Smith and Wesson model K-38 with the serial number K180570,indicates that it was made in the year 1953.The serial number range for that year was K-175638 thru K-210095.
You will have to call S&W to find out.
When was 38 smith and Wesson serial number 172095
Your serial number was used by Smith and Wesson for the models 10,12,13,45,64,65,547.It dates this serial number to the year 1979.
To determine the manufacture date of a Smith & Wesson firearm with serial number 267137, you would typically need to consult Smith & Wesson's historical manufacturing records or reference their serial number identification charts. Generally, for handguns manufactured in the mid-20th century, this serial number suggests a production date in the 1950s. For precise information, contacting Smith & Wesson directly or visiting their official website may provide the most accurate details.
In the serial number of a Smith & Wesson 4506, "TEU" typically indicates the manufacturing date and specific production run of the firearm. Smith & Wesson uses a letter prefix system that helps identify the year and month of production, with "T" representing a specific year in their coding. The subsequent letters provide additional information about the manufacturing order. For precise date interpretation, consulting a S&W serial number reference guide is recommended.
The Smith & Wesson revolver with serial number K 241205 was manufactured in 1956. This serial number falls within the range of the Model 10 revolvers produced during that time. Smith & Wesson typically used a letter prefix to identify the manufacturing year, and the "K" prefix indicates it is a K-frame revolver from that period.
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