Question on S&W .38spl
 

I've got an old snubby and I'm trying to find out it's orgins and age. Could someone please tell me how to interpret the serial # ? Thanks in advance !

Re: Question on S&W .38spl
 

Take a look at this thread on another forum, might give you some help; http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...d.php?t=277680

Re: Question on S&W .38spl
 

Early J frame serial numbers
For models 36, 37, 38, 49, 50 and pre model number versions.

1950 = start at 1
1952 = 7369 - 21342
1953 = 28916
1955 = 55050 - 75000
1957 = 117770 - 125000
1962 = starts at 295000
1969 = ends at 786544

J serial Prefix serial numbers.
For models 36, 37, 38, 49, 50.

1969-1970 = J1 - J99999
1971-1972 = 1J1 - 999J99
1973-1974 = J100000 - J250000
1975-1976 = J250001 - J370000
1976-1977 = J370001 - J610000
1977-1978 = J610001 - J670000
1979-1980 = J670001 - J760000
1981 = J760001 - J915400
1982 = J915401 - 1J18600
1983 = 1J18601 - 1JXXXX

1955 - 4 screw side plate ends
1957 - stamping of model number at 125000
1966 - flat latch ends
1968 - diamond grips end
1975 - heavy barrel standard
1982 - end pinned barrel

Re: Question on S&W .38spl
 

Thanks guys it says :AEC 5363

Re: Question on S&W .38spl
 

Between Jan-Nov 1984

Re: Question on S&W .38spl
 

Thank you CG , thats what I wanted to know.