Help with S&W Serial Number

[K98]

Can someone date a S&W 38 for me with serial #55773? What was the production year?
Thanks

 

[tpm]

Can someone date a S&W 38 for me with serial #55773? What was the production year?
Thanks

You should post it in this thread:
http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/68254-How-to-Identify-Date-a-S-amp-W

 

[Len-2A Training]

Depends what model gun it is.

Give us more info and we can help.

 

[K98]

It's a 38/44 believed to be from the 30's.

 

[Len-2A Training]

It's a 38/44 believed to be from the 30's.

1938 - S/N range is from 52000 to 57199

Ref: "Std Catalog of S&W", 2nd Ed, by Jim Supica and Richard Nahas