S&W Serial Number

gea1911

Can someone help me with a serial number for a Smith. It starts with S185XXX and is a 6.5 inch Nickle 44. Any idea when it was made? Thanks a lot. Gary

gea1911

Anyone have an idea what years the S&W model 10-5 38 special caliber revolver w/2" barrel was mfg?

Does S&W charge to ask?

thanks.

Laredo Lefty

It was made in late 1958 to early 59.

Joe
"Never let school interfere with your education"

gea1911

Thanks a lot for the information Joe. This gun came in the original black S&W box and except for a faint drag line is in perfect condition. I consider it the crown jewel in my Smith collection but have no reference books on serial numbers.
Gary

Laredo Lefty

Gary.... Iam a Smith collector and have a copy of the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson by Supica and Nahas.

It is an excellent 318 page reference book for everything Smith. You can buy a copy at just about all the auctions sites.

Joe
"Never let school interfere with your education"

gea1911

Joe-
Thanks for the tip. I'll look for a copy.

Gary

ATF

Gary,the best price I've seen for that book is www.buy.com [:)]