Smith & Wesson mfg date

[Christopherslim]

yea it's been neglected a little. It was a buddy's grandmothers. Probably been sitting in a drawer for 40 years lol

 

[GeauxLSU]

In for final verdict of birth date...

 

[Christopherslim]

From the info I've rec. 1948 is the date!

 

[GeauxLSU]

From the info I've rec. 1948 is the date!

Good deal. Old girl has plenty of life left!

 

[JWC]

Thanks for the picture of the other side. Since it has the four line address, it is definitely a Post War production. Low "C" serial number, probably 1948, but again, S&W did not ship in a strict numerical order. Only a "letter" from S&W can verify the exact year. It does appear to have some rust and pitting, so I would clean it and oil it to prevent further damage to the finish. Great old Smith. Before shooting, I would make sure it functions properly. If it does, shoot it. Should be just fine, even though it is around 67 years old!

 

[Christopherslim]

Thanks for the picture of the other side. Since it has the four line address, it is definitely a Post War production. Low "C" serial number, probably 1948, but again, S&W did not ship in a strict numerical order. Only a "letter" from S&W can verify the exact year. It does appear to have some rust and pitting, so I would clean it and oil it to prevent further damage to the finish. Great old Smith. Before shooting, I would make sure it functions properly. If it does, shoot it. Should be just fine, even though it is around 67 years old!

Thanks for the research!

 

[JWC]

Thanks for the research!

You are welcome, but it did not take a lot of research. I have mentioned it before, but I will mention it again. The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, Third Edition, by Suprica & Nahas, is, in my opinion, the best source of information for S&W models prior to 2005/2006.

 

[Leatherhead]

 

[fastfish66]

You are welcome, but it did not take a lot of research. I have mentioned it before, but I will mention it again. The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, Third Edition, by Suprica & Nahas, is, in my opinion, the best source of information for S&W models prior to 2005/2006.

VERY NICE OLD GUN. GOOD CLEANING WOULD MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE.