Looking to date smith and wesson model 36 with box

[GAgunLAWbooklet]

Hopefully the box is in good shape. Nobody likes a worn out box

 

[Bushwick100]

For models 36, 37, 38, 49, 50 and pre model number versions.

1950 = start at 1
1952 = 7369 - 21342
1953 = 28916
1955 = 55050 - 75000
1957 = 117770 - 125000
1962 = starts at 295000
1969 = ends at 786544

J serial Prefix serial numbers.
For models 36, 37, 38, 49, 50.

1969-1970 = J1 - J99999
1971-1972 = 1J1 - 999J99
1973-1974 = J100000 - J250000
1975-1976 = J250001 - J370000
1976-1977 = J370001 - J610000
1977-1978 = J610001 - J670000
1979-1980 = J670001 - J760000
1981 = J760001 - J915400
1982 = J915401 - 1J18600
1983 = 1J18601 - 1JXXXX

1955 - 4 screw side plate ends
1957 - stamping of model number at 125000
1966 - flat latch ends
1968 - diamond grips end
1975 - heavy barrel standard
1982 - end pinned barrel

Production date of a S&W Model 36... [Archive] - Michigan Gun Owners Community Forum

I've been trying to find out the year of a S&W Model 36(no dash) 38 special, 3" barrel, blue. The serial number is 48J3XX Thanks in advance...:cheers:

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This is so kool, I book marked it. How about 1 for WW2, S &W Victory models? Thanks

 

[dcline9163]

I had a few boxes that was a little worn, but a worn box is better than no box at all!

 

[JBWJr]

This is so kool, I book marked it. How about 1 for WW2, S &W Victory models? Thanks

How to Identify/Date a S&W

Many people have questions about how to identify a S&W revolver and when was it made. I borrowed this from a thread on Highroad.org forum. http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=356710 It has a lot of info that might be of interest to many of you. Identifying features: This is where to...

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https://www.coolgunsite.com/pistols/sw_sv774890/Victory%20Model%20SV%20SN.htm

Pre-Victory and Victory Model Timeline

I have pulled this information together from various sources. As I have been, in most cases, unable to get exact serial numbers, I have designated them as approximate. Please correct my information if

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[JBWJr]

Do you have thecmodel 10's and 60's?

How to Identify/Date a S&W

Many people have questions about how to identify a S&W revolver and when was it made. I borrowed this from a thread on Highroad.org forum. http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=356710 It has a lot of info that might be of interest to many of you. Identifying features: This is where to...

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How to Identify/Date a S&W

Many people have questions about how to identify a S&W revolver and when was it made. I borrowed this from a thread on Highroad.org forum. http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=356710 It has a lot of info that might be of interest to many of you. Identifying features: This is where to...

www.northeastshooters.com

Thank you sir.

 

[Dice]

I don’t know if it’s against the law to date an inanimate object but it’s 2024 so go on with your bad self.

I'd date a 36 with a box these days......

 

[Bushwick100]

How to Identify/Date a S&W

Many people have questions about how to identify a S&W revolver and when was it made. I borrowed this from a thread on Highroad.org forum. http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=356710 It has a lot of info that might be of interest to many of you. Identifying features: This is where to...

www.northeastshooters.com

https://www.coolgunsite.com/pistols/sw_sv774890/Victory%20Model%20SV%20SN.htm

Pre-Victory and Victory Model Timeline

I have pulled this information together from various sources. As I have been, in most cases, unable to get exact serial numbers, I have designated them as approximate. Please correct my information if

smith-wessonforum.com

Thank you