- Smith And Wesson Model 34 Serial Number Lookup Price
- Smith And Wesson Model 34 Serial Number Lookup 2327976
- Smith Wesson Model Number Guide
Model numbers were assigned to all Smith & Wesson handguns in 1957, and the 22/32 Kit Gun became known as the Model 34. The M prefix to the serial number was added in October 1968 in order to.
- Welcome to the forum. You will enjoy it, but it will cost you a lot of money when you get the S&W fever. Your serial number range is 1973- 1974. The 2 inch model 10 was made in a square grip and a round grip. The round grip is best for carry, but the square grip fits my hand better for shooting.
- Smith and Wesson Serial Number Date of Manufacture J Frame Revolver Lookup. For models 36, 37, 38, 49, 50 and pre model number versions. 1950 = start at 1.
The s/n will appear on the gun in other places, but the prefix may not be on those other places.
You can look at the inside of the right grip panel to see what is stamped there (assuming the grips are original). Also, push the extractor star all the way out, as if you are ejecting spent shells, and look at the underside surface of the star, there should be a number there.
The problem with these later guns is that they may have the prefix imbedded within the s/n (example 5D12345), is that in the places - other than the butt - you may see these number show us as 512345, especially the grips, they normally didn't stamp the alpha letter, either as a prefix or imbedded number.
The older the gun, the possiblity exists for the s/n to appear in more places, for instance on the underside of the barrel (the flat area that is covered from view if the cylinder is closed, swing out the cylinder and look there, I doubt this gun has it there, it appears too late), also check the crane, on the surface that faces the cylinder, you may need to look through the cylinder with a flashlight to see it, or dissassembly may be required.
Good luck
| Smith and Wesson Model 34 Kit Gun | |
|---|---|
| Type | Revolver, Kit gun |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Smith and Wesson |
| Produced | 1958 - 1991 |
| Variants | Model 43, Model 51, Model 63, Model 317 |
| Specifications | |
| Barrel length | 4 inch |
| Cartridge | .22 Long Rifle |
| Action | Double-action |
| Feed system | 6 shot |
| Sights | Target sights |
The Smith & Wesson Model 34 Kit Gun is a small, 6-shot, .22 Long Rifle, double-action revolver made by Smith & Wesson. It came with a 4-inch barrel and has adjustable-sights. It was designed to be easily packed in a hunting or fishing 'kit' for small game hunting, plinking, pest control and self defense.
History[edit]
Smith And Wesson Model 34 Serial Number Lookup Price
In 1911, the Kit Gun line began as the 22/32 an I-Frame, .22LR, 6-shot revolver. These are sometimes called the 'pre-war' models.[1] In 1953, an improved model was introduced, the '22/32 Kit Gun, Model of 1953”. In 1958, Smith and Wesson renamed it the Model 34. This production line continued till 1960, when it was redesigned using the slightly larger J-frame and marketed as the model 34–1.[1] The Model 34 continued to be manufactured until 1991.[1]
The Smith & Wesson Target Model 1953 (AKA: Model 35) is a 6' barrel .22LR target revolver also based on the 22/32 model.[2] The rear sight was adjustable for both elevation and windage, the front sight had a distinctive T shaped blade. Manufacture began in 1953, and it was discontinued in 1974.[2][3]
In 1955, the Model 43 Airweight with an aluminum alloy frame was introduced. In 1960, a .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire version, the Model 51, was introduced. The Model 43 and 51 were discontinued in 1974. A stainless steel version, the Model 63 Kit Gun, was released in 1977. In 1983, the stainless steel Model 650 in .22 WMR was introduced. The 6-shot Model 63 was replaced by an 8-shot version in 1997.
In 1997, Smith & Wesson also introduced the new 8-shot Model 317 AirLite Kit Gun, and the later the .38 Special Model 337 AirLite Kit Gun, and a .44 Special Model 396 AirLite Mountain Lite Kit Gun. All are made of aluminum alloy frames and cylinders made of titanium (except the Model 317, whose cylinder is aluminum). Their aluminum barrels have a stainless steel liner.
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References[edit]
- ^ abchttp://www.ogca.com/Legendary%20Kit%20Gun.pdf HISTORY OF THE LEDGENDARY [sic] SMITH & WESSON KIT GUN ** The Most Perfect Revolver Ever Designed ** by Tom Clapper
- ^ abThe Gun Digest Book of Guns for Personal Defense: Arms & Accessories for ...
- ^Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson - Jim Supica, Richard Nahas
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