Smith And Wesson Serial Number Book (2024)

FAQs

Where can I look up my Smith and Wesson serial number? ›

Revolvers - The official serial number is located on the bottom of the butt of the frame. Some revolvers also have the serial number located on the inside of the frame, in the yoke area. Pistols - The serial number is located on the side of the frame.

It is OK to dry fire any modern S&W revolver except for 22LR or 22 Mag chambered models.

It is one of the most famous firearms brands in the world. The partnership was first founded in 1852 by Horace Smith (1808–93) and Daniel B. Wesson (1825–1906) in Norwich, Connecticut, to make lever-action Volcanic repeating handguns firing caseless self-consuming bullets.

Serial numbers are often located on the butt, but may also be located on the side of the frame. Some older single action revolvers have a serial number located on the frame just in front of the trigger guard. Some older top-break revolvers have serial numbers located on the top strap, beneath the cylinder.

Having the local police check the federal database continues to be the most accurate way to look up gun history by serial number to ascertain whether or not a used firearm is lost or stolen.

The 1st three numbers of your serial number will always provide your manufacture date. The 1st number is the YEAR of manufacture; the 2nd & 3rd numbers indicate the MONTH of manufacture. Please see the detailed explanation and examples provided below.

Most modern centerfire guns are perfectly fine to dry fire if you want to clear the weapon, drop the hammer or striker, or just try out the trigger. But if you want to be 100 percent certain that you're not damaging your firearm, you should definitely use snap caps.

As a steady, heavy volume of rounds is fired over a short period, the heat inside the gun barrel climbs to very high temperatures. If a round or cartridge inside the barrel heats up to the point that it reaches the ignition temperature of the primer or propellant, the cartridge could unexpectedly “cook off” or ignite.

Practicing dry-firing offers several benefits over live firing at a shooting range. It is a cost-effective way to improve shooting skills, allowing you to focus on technique without distractions. Dry-firing helps develop muscle memory and enhances trigger control.

The Smith & Wesson Model 320 was a revolving rifle produced by Smith & Wesson in the late 19th century. It is rare due to its limited production. 977 revolving rifles were manufactured between 1879 and 1887.

How old is my Smith & Wesson pistol? ›

Look at the s/n of the pistol. Go to the Smith and Wesson website and access the s/n database. There is a record of which s/n were manufactured in each year.

The 9mm round is the single most popular handgun round in the world, including in the U.S. and is used by everyone from federal, state and local law-enforcement agencies to competition shooters.

Most individual manufacturers habitually put serial numbers on the weapons they produce. Such numbers can be used to ascertain the name of the manufacture, place and date of manufacture.

ATF's National Tracing Center is authorized to trace firearms by the Gun Control Act of 1968. ATF's National Tracing Center is only authorized to trace a firearm for a law enforcement agency involved in a bona fide criminal investigation.

Model numbers and serial numbers on S&W Revolvers are located on the inside of the crane. When you open the cylinder, at the front pivot point, there is a flat where the numbers are stamped.

Model numbers and serial numbers on S&W Revolvers are located on the inside of the crane. When you open the cylinder, at the front pivot point, there is a flat where the numbers are stamped.

Check the Frame.

Manufacturers often place important markings on the frame, including model names, serial numbers, and sometimes the caliber. Look for these markings on the forward part of the frame, near the trigger guard, or on the grip.