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Smith and wesson model 10-6 serial numbers
Smith and wesson model 10-6 serial numbers




smith and wesson model 10-6 serial numbers
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For example, the “Military & Police” designation was dropped from the K-frame revolvers years ago (and recycled for their polymer semi-autos and AR rifles), but I’ve kept the designation in the chart for all revolvers that fit the original M&P criteria. S&W stopped using some of these names, even when production of the model continued. Series Name: Some of these names were used in the actual S&W catalog but others are just nicknames.

Smith and wesson model 10 6 serial numbers how to#

Here’s a handy key for how to read the chart: For each model, there’s information about its caliber, frame material, sights, finish, and ammo capacity. Where possible, I’ve listed the defining features of each series. In the charts below, I’ve grouped the models by frame size and then by series. The nicknames still remained in many cases, but they could refer to a family or series of revolvers with similar characteristics. Why 1957? That’s the year when S&W switched over to assigning model numbers to each revolver rather than identifying them only by unique names (e.g., “Registered Magnum” or “Combat Masterpiece”). 357 Magnum revolver from S&W that officially entered full-scale production. So instead of one big comprehensive chart for every Smith & Wesson revolver ever made, I’m offering this smaller bite-sized chunk: every post-1957.

Smith and wesson model 10 6 serial numbers serial numbers#

N Frame serial numbers ran from 1970 -1983.

smith and wesson model 10-6 serial numbers

1972-1974 I keep this list in my computer to help out when buying guns online at auction. Brand new to the forum!! Just picked up my 1st S&W. Sometimes there appears to be a logical numbering system at work, but it’s applied inconsistently, and varies from one product line to the next. And that’s exactly what I would have done except Smith & Wesson’s revolver model numbers have all been assigned by a mad genius. We got some good feedback on our reference guide to 1st-3rd Gen S&W Semi-Autos, so for our Wheel Gun Wednesday series I thought I’d put together a similar chart for all of the S&W revolvers.

Smith and wesson model 10 6 serial numbers serial number#

  • 38 Smith And Wesson Serial Number Lookup.
  • So until I get more trigger time with the revolvers I’m trying out, enjoy my best attempt at deciphering Smith & Wesson’s revolver catalog. Unfortunately, thanks to nasty winter weather and the past week’s wild ammo market, I haven’t been to the range much lately. I know you’ve been on the edge of your seat hoping for Part 2 of The Quest for the Ideal Carry Revolver.






    Smith and wesson model 10-6 serial numbers