smith and wesson model 10 serial numbers

In production since 1899, it is a six-shot double-action revolver with fixed sights. 32 Hand Ejector Model of 1896 and was the first Smith & Wesson revolver to feature a cylinder release latch on the left side of the frame like the Colt M1889. It was the successor to the Smith & Wesson. 38 Hand Ejector Model of 1899, the Smith & Wesson Military & Police or the Smith & Wesson Victory Model, is a revolver of worldwide popularity.

The Smith & Wesson Model 10, previously known as the Smith & Wesson. 38 M&P, M&P Model 1902, Model of 1905, Victory Model, Model 10

World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War It's possible that a large block of serial numbers that appear to be from 1954-55 were not actually used until 1957-58.

In one known example a gun with serial S136431 was not shipped until June of 1958. *Note that a number of N frames with serials in the S138000-S140000 range (and the range may be wider either way) are seen that were shipped much later than the serial would suggest should be the case.

For the exact date on your gun request the letter from S&W Historian Roy Jinks. The precise shipping date as 'lettered' can be several years off depending on model. There is some dispute regarding the dates on some serial numbers and your gun may actually be a year off from what is listed. Please note that this list is a general guide and not meant to be exact.

Smith and wesson model 10 serial numbers