Those that have A Smith and Wesson serial number lookup

I have what looks like 6 inch target 38

serial number is K 89068

 

one moment please...........

 

open the cyl and look on top of the crane. itll give the model designation....I/e: 14-2, etc.
working on year. stand by.

 

Pre model designation

 

Std catalog of S&W 3rd edn. States it as an early K38. they started them in 1947 and K84150-K104047 were made in 1950. i'd love to see that one! you selling?

 

Thanks-- so likely about in the middle of that time frame--- those were thought of as the must have upgrade revolvers for both target shooting and hunting--- all K38s were hand fitted and test fired for accuracy back then

Great bore on this

Not certain if I am selling or not but decades ago I had tried to tie down the manufacture date and had gotten distracted before I found it

Gene

 

glad I could help.
I bought one nib back in the early 90's but couldn't bring myself to shooting (and ruining the nib) status; so, I sold it.
I had the 25-2 for 45, and the colt officer match in 22....and filled the gap with the k38.
I abandoned the revolver matches.....and stuck to semi autos. 1911a1, 38 midrange, and the high standards in 22.
ahh the glory days of good eyes.
regards........