Smith Wesson Serial Numbers

Smith and Wesson guns carry serial numbers as a means of identification and telling the story of each registered piece. As with the primary firearms manufacturers, Smith and Wesson guns carry different sets of serial numbers for each model. The location of Smith and Wesson serial numbers are fairly close together between models for ease of identification and convenience. Some Smith and Wesson .

The leading United States gun manufacturer, Smith & Wesson, supplies self-defense firearms, other products and services to safety, security and sports personnel. Smith & Wesson also provides relevant training and guidance to military, law enforcement and sports agencies.Smith and Wesson serial numbers help identify the owners of the brand firearms, including sellers, Factory Letters and other history. For revolvers, the serial number is located at the bottom of the butt frame or on the inside of the frame (yoke area). For pistols, the serial number is on the side of the frame. For the sigma series, the serial number is found on the frame under the front of the handgun. The SW99 model has its serial number located on the frame at the rear of the pistol.The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, by authors Jim Supica and Richard Nahas, is a complete reference book, available for Smith & Wesson enthusiasts, historians and collectors. It contains the serial numbers and ages of all past and current revolvers, shotguns, semi-automatics, rifles, military firearms and many other collectibles, with photographs and price guide, in the Smith & Wesson world. The full-color book includes accessories, knives, police equipment and more.Another resource, the Smith & Wesson Collector's Association, is operated by an official Smith & Wesson historian, Roy Jinks. Members in the association can get information on serial numbers, proper configurations and relative values of brand firearms.Of special note is that, in the past, some Smith & Wesson gun models did not sell as fast as others. So, although reference books show serial numbers and the years when guns were shipped from the factory, they may simply demonstrate a general estimate of information on particular models. Actually, some may have even shipped several years after the books' indicated dates. So the ultimate way to find out a firearm's vital statistics is through the filing of a Factory Letter. Forms and filing instructions are available online.