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being my uncle's first duty weapon "back in the day"..is there a S&W web site inwhich serial #'s can be checked? Or would someone on this forum have that kind of info to help me out? TIA MK
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http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/Someone at the 24hourcampfire can help you too, but the site above will have lots of help for you. Is it a M&P?
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Yes, it is a M&P...Thank you for the info...I will try them. If anyone has the info...I will throw the serial # out there. MK
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Lucky you. Mine started me out shooting 35 years ago. Great guns!
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Maybe this will help you out.
.38 MILITARY & POLICE FIRST MODEL (MODEL OF 1899) 20,975 mfg. 1899-1902. Serial range 1-20,975.
.38 MILITARY & POLICE SECOND MODEL (MODEL OF 1902) 12,827 mfg. 1902-03. Serial range 20,976-33,803.
.38 MILITARY & POLICE SECOND MODEL - 1ST CHANGE 28,645 mfg. 1903-05. Serial range 33,804-62,449.
.38 MILITARY & POLICE (MODEL OF 1905) 10,800 mfg. 1905-06. Serial range 62,450-73,250.
.38 MILITARY & POLICE (MODEL OF 1905 - 1ST CHANGE) 73,648 mfg. (including Model 1905 2nd change), exact quantity of both models has not been determined. The first change mfg. in 1906-08. Serial range 73,251 - unknown.
.38 MILITARY & POLICE (MODEL OF 1905 - 2ND CHANGE) 73,648 (including Model 1905 1st change) mfg. Exact quantity unknown. The second change mfg. in 1908-09. Serial range unknown-146,899.
.38 MILITARY & POLICE (MODEL OF 1905 - 3RD CHANGE) 94,803 mfg. 1909-15. Serial range 146,900-241,703.
.38 MILITARY & POLICE (MODEL OF 1905 - 4TH CHANGE) 458,296 mfg. 1915-42. Serial range 241,704-approx. 1,000,000.
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T....thanks for the info, it gets me into the ball park. The info would indicate my weapon is in the 4th change, #6954xx, so I guesstimate mid to late 30's. I am pleased to have the weapon, I am my uncle namesake, so I have his first name and his first duty weapon. The weapon is hand stamped on the grips Mobile Police Dept...thanks again. Mackie
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Very happy I could help Sir, and I concur with your date estimate, probably 34-35.
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T....thanks for the info, it gets me into the ball park. The info would indicate my weapon is in the 4th change, #6954xx, so I guesstimate mid to late 30's. I am pleased to have the weapon, I am my uncle namesake, so I have his first name and his first duty weapon. The weapon is hand stamped on the grips Mobile Police Dept...thanks again. Mackie That's a real treasure of a family heirloom.
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My uncle passed from cancer three years ago, he served in Korea during the war, and retired from the PD after 35 or so years. Was in the National Guard until the day he passed. I received this pistol, a Winchester 1876 in .45-75 made in 1883, a Remington 41 Rimless double barrel derringer and Colt 25 auto. Sadly we never met...after a very bitter divorce my father kept us from our Mother and her family. 2 1/2 years ago, they found me via the internet (a Goggle search), they never forgot about me and or gave up hope in finding me. So after 43 years I was reunited with my Mother and that half of my family of which my Uncle was apart. It changed my life....so these pieces are truly treasures...more than you might think or imagine. Thanks again for all the help. Mackie
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