S&W Model 31 X ???

rubicrawler_lj

I have a S&W Model 31 X blue, .32 S&W Long, 4" barrel, w/fixed sights and wood grips. The firearm's finish and condition is 95% +, I have the original box and manual.
Does anyone know what the "X" denotes?
Trying to find out if the "X" adds any additional value to the firearm.

Thanks in advance

nmyers

Please explain why you believe that your gun is a "Model 31X". Something on the gun? The box? A S&W catalog?

Neal

rubicrawler_lj

quote:Originally posted by nmyers
Please explain why you believe that your gun is a "Model 31X". Something on the gun? The box? A S&W catalog?

Neal


From it's original box.
Model No.: 31-X, Fin: B, Barrel: 4, Stock: R, TH: blank, TT: blank, Ins: W, PKR: 5 or S, Special Features: blank, Serial No.: H87XXX Front Sight: 2, WD: Blank

Everything was handwritten in black ink except for the "2" in the Front Sight: filed, it was wriiten in black marker.

Thanks

Laredo Lefty

If its on the box and not on the gun its likely just a typo.

Hawk Carse

Maybe they printed the box labels in advance, knowing there would be more dash numbers.

nmyers

You may have a Model 31-2 or a Model 31-3, but those are the only cataloged models it could be. Look on the part of the frame visible when the cylinder is swung open.

The X on the box could have been written by the packer, the checker, the distributor, the retailer, or a previous owner. It doesn't mean anything.

Neal

rubicrawler_lj

The frame is stamped 30-1.
Is there anyway to find out how old it is?

rufe-snow

Close as the S & W Book, comes serial number wise. "1972-1976".

rubicrawler_lj

Thanks!