Smith And Wesson Serial Number Lookup K Frame 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.
The old guns without the serial numbers are the ones that can be a little trickier. 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. 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. This book can be very helpful in finding Smith & Wesson date manufactured information and also general historical information about different S&W firearms. 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. 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. If that doesn't work, then you could try to contact a gun shop and see if they can help you. If you can find the serial number, then you are better off just trying to call S&W customer service first. 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. You can send them a picture and they can find out more of the background on your gun along with the date manufactured. 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 try to contact their customer support by phone and see if they would be willing to help you that way. 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.
Smith Wesson Serial Numbers - Sigma Series On the Sigma series and the SW99 models, you will find the serial number in the locations shown in the pictures below. There are some exceptions to the locations shown above for certain S&W pistols. For those Smith Wesson with serial numbers, see the pictures below to find where to look. These older guns will take a little more effort to find out their history. Keep in mind that many Smith and Wesson guns produced before 1957 did not have a serial number stamped on them. You can then use the serial number to find out the Smith & Wesson date manufactured for your particular gun. Below you will find some visual examples of where to look for the serial number on your S&W handgun. Once you locate the serial number, then you are able to do some research and find out a little history on your gun. If you own a Smith and Wesson handgun, you might be interested in finding out some more information on your particular gun.
Serial Numbers on Smith and Wesson Firearms The standard location for the serial number is above the trigger guard.
Locate the serial number on the left side of the pistol's frame. This identification proves that the handgun is an authentic Smith & Wesson pistol. Locate either 'Smith & Wesson, Springfield, Massachusetts' or 'Smith & Wesson Houlton, ME' stamped on the barrel.