1. E 38 Smith And Wesson Ctg
2. 38 Ctg Smith And Wesson Serial Number Lookup
3. Smith And Wesson Ctg Serial Number Lookup For Equipment
4. Smith And Wesson Ctg Serial Number Lookup Model
5. Smith Wesson Serial Numbers Manufacture Date
6. Smith And Wesson Ctg 38 Special

Dating a Smith & Wesson Revolver: This list is merely a general guide and not meant to be exact. There is some dispute regarding the dates on some serial numbers. Your gun may actually be a year off from what is listed. The precise shipping date as 'lettered' can be several years off depending on model. Partnership with Horace Smith & Daniel B. Wesson was from 1856–1874. Family owned by the Wesson Family from 1874–1965. Smith & Wesson became a subsidiary of Bangor-Punta from 1965–1983. Between 1983–1987, Smith & Wesson was owned by the Lear Siegler Co. On May 22, 1987, it was sold to R.L.Tomkins, a British holding company.

.38 Hand Ejector Model of 1905

Produced from 1906-1908. Barrel lengths, finish and butt styles like original model of 1905. The 1st change was produced in serial number range 73251-120000, with 46,749 made.

E 38 Smith And Wesson Ctg

Produced from 1908-1909. Only internal changes were made to this model. Best approach to differentiate this model is by serial number. The serial number range from 120001-146899, with 26,898 produced.

38 Ctg Smith And Wesson Serial Number Lookup

Produced from 1909 to 1915. The 3rd Change variation available only in 4' or 6' barrel lengths. The .38-caliber serial number range between 146900-241703, with 94,803 made.

Smith And Wesson Ctg Serial Number Lookup For Equipment

Smith And Wesson Ctg Serial Number Lookup Model

Smith Wesson Serial Numbers Manufacture Date

Last variation was also the longest production run. Produced from 1915-1942. Barrel lengths: 2', 4', 5' or 6'; The .38-caliber serial number range from 241704-1000000.

Smith And Wesson Ctg 38 Special