
The Model 36 (no dash) was made from 1957 until 1988, but the 36-1 was started in 1967 on the 3' Heavy Barrel only.Īs of 2012 the Model 10 was available only in a 4-inch barrel model, as was its stainless steel (Inox) counterpart, the Smith & Wesson Model 64. Smith & Wesson serial numbers, model numbers and dash numbers can get a bit convoluted. 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. Examine the barrel of the Smith & Wesson pistol. Along with the gun's serial number, Barrel. Forums > Firearms > Manufacturers > Smith & Wesson > Dating a Smith & Wesson model 66 Discussion in 'Smith & Wesson' started by Ballbearing, Sep. Log in Sign Up Gun and Game - The Friendliest Gun Discussion Forum Online.

Search titles only Posted by Member: Separate names with a comma. And that's exactly what I would have done except Smith & Wesson's revolver model numbers have all been assigned by a mad genius.
