New “J-frame” revolvers then being pro-duced for personal defense purposes. This began a separate serial number se-ries starting with number 101. This serial number series continued until October, 1968, when the serial numbers had pro-gressed to number 136,465. The top side plate screw was authorized for elimination on December 13, 1955. Began with serial number 52,637. These were made only on the J-frame and 4” barrels, produced until 1974. Both round and square butt along with blue and nickel variations were available, with the round butt type being the rarest. Models 43 and 51 were both numbered in the standard Model 34 series. Smith & Wesson’s first stainless Kit Gun. S&W Model 60 Chief's Special:.38 Special, J-frame, 5-shot revolver Smith & Wesson Ladysmith:.38 Special, 357 mag (60-14), J-frame, 5-shot revolver; known as Chief's Special LadySmith 4 'NY-1': Non-cataloged factory variation (bobbed hammer, double action only ) made at the request of the NYPD starting in 1987 (S&W identification number. 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.

M&P SHIELD® EZ® PISTOL IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR PISTOLS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 1ST, 2020 AND OCTOBER 31ST, 2020

The Smith & Wesson Model 36 (also known as the Chief's Special) is a revolver chambered for.38 Special.It is one of several models of J-frame revolvers. It was introduced in 1950, and is still in production in the classic blued Model 36 and the stainless steel Model 60.

Smith & Wesson has identified two M&P Shield EZ Pistols on which the hammers manufactured by our supplier were cracked. In those firearms, the hammer failed to fully engage the sear, causing the round to fire, cycling the slide, and potentially resulting in multiple discharges without depressing the trigger. This issue can occur in the following two scenarios:

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1. With a loaded magazine in the firearm and the grip safety depressed, releasing the slide (by pulling it back, or releasing the slide stop), may ignite the round as the slide closes, without engaging the trigger. The condition may occur, regardless of the manual thumb safety position if equipped. This may also result in multiple discharges.
   
2. With a loaded magazine in the firearm, the grip safety depressed, manual safety in the fire position, slide closed, and a round in the chamber, pulling the trigger will cause the round to fire normally, however as the slide cycles, the next round may be ignited as it is chambered by the hammer failing to fully engage the sear, causing multiple discharges.

Microsoft remote desktop yosemite 10.10.5. Sharps Rifles Serial Number Ranges; Smith & Wesson - Single Action Pistols, First Model.22, Second Model.22, New Departure Safety Hammerless, Ladysmith 1902-1911+ Spencer Slide Action Shotguns; LC Smith Serial Numbers and Date of Manufacture; LC Smith; Springfield Model 1873 and 1884 Rifles, Model 1873 Shotgun, Model 1903 Rifle, 1903A3. Re: Need some help with the manufacture date of a Smith and Wesson 686 IIRC, 1980 was the first year of the 686 and the first modification was in '86. Smith does not exactly date their guns, there is a S&W book that has some dates, but with the serial # you posted, I would guesstimate yours at 1984, but for sure sometime between '80 & '86. Assuming the gun has a swing out cylinder and the barrel length is measured from the muzzle to the cylinder, with a round butt and that serial number your gun a.38 Military & Police Model of 1905 1st Change manufactured between 1906 & 1909. Serial range for those years was 73251 to 146899.

In all cases, the firearm will NOT fire unless the grip safety is depressed. While this condition has been found only in two hammers, and our investigation suggests that these two incidents are very isolated, any unintended discharge of a firearm has the potential to cause injury. Therefore, we have established this Safety Recall as a precautionary measure to ensure that all M&P Shield EZ Pistols in service meet our design specifications.

Stop using your M&P® Shield™ EZ pistol until you determine whether it is included in this safety recall, and if so, until it has been inspected and repaired by Smith & Wesson, if necessary.

Adobe reader 10.9.5. PRODUCT AFFECTED:

This notice applies ONLY to M&P® Shield™ EZ pistols (including Performance Center® models) manufactured between March 1, 2020 and October 31, 2020, and only to a small percentage of that population. It does NOT apply to all SHIELD™ pistols. To determine whether your M&P Shield EZ Pistol is affected, check the label on the box to determine date of manufacture (see image below), and if manufacture date is between March 1, 2020 and October 31, 2020 – your pistol may be affected. In this case (or if you are unsure of your date of manufacture), simply go to MPShieldEZrecall.com and input your serial number, or call 888-871-7114 .

REMEDY/ACTION TO BE TAKEN:​

If your M&P Shield EZ Pistol is included in this recall, we will arrange for the return of your firearm to Smith & Wesson for inspection. After inspection, if the hammer from your firearm is affected, it will be replaced at no cost to you. We expect that this entire process will take no longer than 10 business days, and your pistol will be returned as quickly and efficiently as possible. All shipping and replacement costs will be covered by Smith & Wesson.

Smith And Wesson Serial Number Date Of Manufacture J Frame

HOW TO LOCATE YOUR SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF MANUFACTURE:

NOT ALL M&P SHIELD EZ PISTOLS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 1, 2020 AND OCTOBER 31, 2020 ARE INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL.

If your pistol was manufactured between these dates, please enter the serial number inscribed on your pistol at mpshieldezrecall.com to determine if it is included in this recall. You may enter multiple serial numbers. After you have checked all of your serial numbers, you will be asked to complete a pre-paid return label request form.

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.

S W Serial Numbers Chart

Smith Wesson Serial Numbers - Revolvers

S&w Dates Of Manufacture By Serial Number

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 And Wesson Serial Number Date Of Manufacture J Frame

Smith Wesson Serial Numbers - SW99

Smith Wesson Model Number Guide

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.

Date Of Manufacture Abbreviation

Smith And Wesson Serial Number Date Of Manufacture J Frame Model 60

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