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Model 41 - serial numbers and dates. When doing research online I found a Wikipedia page on the Model 41 where is states that S&W produced 679 units in 1957, (referenced to Jinks, Roy G.; Krein, Sandra C. Smith & Wesson (MA) (Images of America). Boston: Arcadia Publishing. So I'm a bit confused on a production date. Any help would be appreciated. Dating a Smith & Wesson Revolver: This list is merely a general guide and not meant to be exact. There is some dispute regarding the dates on some serial numbers. Your gun may actually be a year off from what is listed. The precise shipping date as 'lettered' can be several years off depending on model.

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    S&W serial#/date of manf.

    Where can I find a list telling the manufacture date for the serial number on a S&W model 36 Chief Special?
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    for $30 the factory offers a 'Letter of Authenticity' for your pistol.
    http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...ectionId=10504
    other than that, ive heard its hard to date a s+w exactly due to them using a strange numbering system. dont know for sure if its true or not.
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    Thanks for the info. I searched the web and found nothing of help. I may have to pay the piper.
    Thanks again.
    Carl
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    I don't know about the exact date but, I called Smith and gave them my Sn. and they told me the year.
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    Huntingguy, that sounds good. Do you have the number you called?
    I have mine and my uncles mod 36. I know when I bought mine and I have a vague idea of when my uncle bought his. He's dead now so I can't ask.
    How did you find the number if you don't still have it?
    If all else fails I will join and seek the info on the S&W site above.
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    Originally Posted by Carl Darnell
    Huntingguy, that sounds good. Do you have the number you called?
    I have mine and my uncles mod 36. I know when I bought mine and I have a vague idea of when my uncle bought his. He's dead now so I can't ask.
    How did you find the number if you don't still have it?
    If all else fails I will join and seek the info on the S&W site above.
    I think I just called S&W customer service.
    http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...ectionId=10504
    By Telephone:
    1-800-331-0852 (USA)
    Mon-Fri 8:00AM-8:00PM Eastern Time
    The number is from the link above. I am pretty sure that is the one I called. I had an early J frame I wanted to convert to a 32HR so I called... It is possible I got in contact with the custom shop... (No they wouldn't convert it...)
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    Thanks huntinguy, I'll call them monday.
    Why don't you reline the barrel and make a new cylinder???
    My dad had a S&W .32 kit gun with a 4' barrel. The kit gun is a J frame. You may be able to find a kit gun with a snub barrel or you could snub it yourself.
    I ended up with dads guns and gave the kit gun to my sister.
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    It is the same gun as you mentioned but with a three inch barrel. The gun is perfect, not even a wear mark. Maybe it has 100 rounds through it.
    My daughter (13) shot it a few times then it went back to its owner. I thought it was going to stay with me, that is when I called Smith. I just wanted a little more power out of it.
    I really like the 32. great kids gun, makes bigger holes than a 22. impresses the kids more.
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