S&w Serial Number Dates

Serial Numbers on Smith and Wesson Firearms

Serial number database. Hello, I have a S&W model 17.22LR with a -4 serial number. It has a target trigger and hammer which the box label indicates were original. I've been trying to find out the year of a S&W Model 36(no dash) 38 special, 3' barrel, blue. The serial number is 48J3XX Thanks in advance. May 24, 2011 The /S is known as the sarcasm switch. When you are typing a post use it at the end of your post so people know you are actually being sarcastic. Please enter the serial number below: Please enter the serial number below. For those Smith Wesson with serial numbers, see the pictures below to find where to look. Smith Wesson Serial Numbers - Revolvers. Smith Wesson Serial Numbers - Pistols. There are some exceptions to the locations shown above for certain S&W pistols. On the Sigma series and the SW99 models, you will find the serial number in the locations shown. Since 1852 we’ve been an industry leading manufacturer of pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shooting accessories. We continue to bring innovative firearms to market that meet the needs of every shooter and deliver on exceptional quality with a brand you’ve learned to trust.

If you own a Smith and Wesson handgun, you might be interested in finding out some more information on your particular gun. Once you locate the serial number, then you are able to do some research and find out a little history on your gun. Below you will find some visual examples of where to look for the serial number on your S&W handgun. You can then use the serial number to find out the Smith & Wesson date manufactured for your particular gun. Keep in mind that many Smith and Wesson guns produced before 1957 did not have a serial number stamped on them. These older guns will take a little more effort to find out their history. For those Smith Wesson with serial numbers, see the pictures below to find where to look.

Smith Wesson Serial Numbers - Revolvers

Smith Wesson Serial Numbers - Pistols

There are some exceptions to the locations shown above for certain S&W pistols. On the Sigma series and the SW99 models, you will find the serial number in the locations shown in the pictures below.

Smith Wesson Serial Numbers - Sigma Series

Smith Wesson Serial Numbers - SW99

Once you've located the serial number, then you can try to contact Smith and Wesson and see if they can give you an information about your particular gun like date of manufacture or other specific details. You can try to contact their customer support by phone and see if they would be willing to help you that way. If they are unable (or unwilling) to help over the phone, then you can contact them via writing with information on your S&W pistol, and they will research your particular firearm and send you a written report. You can send them a picture and they can find out more of the background on your gun along with the date manufactured. They will charge you for this service ($50 at the time this was written) and it is probably only worthwhile for older collectible guns which have no serial numbers. If you can find the serial number, then you are better off just trying to call S&W customer service first. If that doesn't work, then you could try to contact a gun shop and see if they can help you. Furthermore, some internet forums are filled with helpful and knowledgeable people that would be happy to help try to interpret the serial number on your handgun. In addition, a book such as: Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson written by Jim Supica, Richard Nahas, published 2007, can be used to try to get more information about your gun. This book can be very helpful in finding Smith & Wesson date manufactured information and also general historical information about different S&W firearms. In fact, if you post a message on an internet group asking for help in identifying your particular Smith & Wesson gun, then it is very likely that a member of the group will use this book or something similar when they help. Thankfully, most people will probably have a newer gun with the serial numbers, and it should be relatively easy to get more background information using that number. The old guns without the serial numbers are the ones that can be a little trickier. Regarding old Smith & Wesson guns, below is an interesting video narrated by Jim Supica about an early S&W revolver given to the legendary Teddy Roosevelt.

Apostrophes play a big role in writing the English language. Not so much in an “understanding the meaning” kind of way, but more of a “proper punctuation” kind of way. If you forget the apostrophe when you write contractions like you’re, don’t or isn’t, most people will still know what you mean. Your punctuation will just be incorrect, which reflects on the overall quality of whatever you are writing.

The apostrophe ‘s’ rule is one that is easy to get wrong, even when you know where it should go and when. Here is a basic explanation with some examples to help you along.

Apostrophe ‘s’ Confusion

One of the main areas of confusion when it comes to the apostrophe ‘s’ is where to put the darn thing. You’ve seen it before the ‘s’ a ton of times, but you’ve also seen it after the ‘s’ and times when it isn’t used at all.

Before the ‘s’

When you use an apostrophe before the ‘s’ it is to show singular possession. That means one person owns an object or an idea or an emotion. “Jimmy’s truck” or “the lady’s thought” or “Mrs. Smith’s happiness.”

So what if you’re using a proper name in the possessive form that already ends with an ‘s’? This one can go either way. Sometimes you’ll see an extra ‘s’ on the end with an apostrophe and sometimes you won’t. Both “Mr. Jones’s car” and “Mr. Jones’ car” will work.

If two people possess the same thing and you are showing this within the sentence, then you place the apostrophe before the ‘s’ on the second name. “Tom and Mary’s condo” or “Tom and Mary’s happiness.”

After the ‘s’

Using an apostrophe after the ‘s’ seems less common, and that is likely because it only occurs when showing plural possession. “Four writers’ computers” or “Two girls’ dresses.”

The key is to make the noun of the sentence a plural first, and then use the apostrophe immediately after. This also works when using a proper name, but showing plural possession. “The Smiths’ children.”

No Apostrophe

Before you get too apostrophe-happy, it’s important to note that some instances call for no apostrophe at all. Possessive pronouns such as its, theirs, yours and ours never need one, and the plural form of a proper name where no possession is being shown doesn’t need one. “We are going to the Smiths for dinner.”

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These are some of the most common apostrophe ‘s’ scenarios, and following these rules will certainly help you out. If you think you need more help for any of your writing, feel free to give us a call.