For any Smith & Wesson revolver, including the Model 19-5, the "serial number of record" is definitively located on the .
By the time the Model 19-5 was in production (starting roughly in 1982), S&W had transitioned to a .
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The serial number on a Smith and Wesson Model 1950 can be found in several locations:
Because the "Model 195" doesn't exist, we look at the 1950 Target (Pre-24) and Military (Pre-22) values. Prices have risen significantly for N-frame .44 Specials.
Here are some interesting features and facts about the Smith & Wesson Model 1955:
This is the official serial number of record . If your revolver has oversized wood or rubber target grips, you must remove them to see this number.
Do not confuse the serial number with the 4- or 5-digit numbers found on the yoke or inside the frame. These are "assembly numbers" used during the manufacturing process and have no legal or dating value. 2. Decoding Model 19-5 Serial Numbers





