S&W ID by Serial Number

[D K]

Can someone ID a S&W model by a serial number starting in AEP5xxx? No photos, I'm considering making an estate, but figure the model won't be known without popping the grips.

 

[snorko]

I infer it is a revolver? Model number should be on the frame under the cylinder arm.

 

[Latewatch]

Would be helpful to post a picture, list caliber, etc.

 

[mcapo]

I infer it is a revolver? Model number should be on the frame under the cylinder arm.

This....check the frame under the yoke. Probably a 1984/85 vintage, maybe....

 

[D K]

.38 Revolver, yes, I will see about some pics. I had eyes on it last summer, but communication with the owner is spotty, and its about 700 hundred miles from me now.

 

[mcapo]

.38 Revolver, yes, I will see about some pics. I had eyes on it last summer, but communication with the owner is spotty, and its about 700 hundred miles from me now.

Ask the owner to send you a picture or the info in the below pic (not mine - stolen from interweb).



You have been around here awhile and probably know well, but, if not or for anyone else reading, be sure to follow state-to-state transfer laws with an ffl transfer.

 

[BigRed3588]

Can someone ID a S&W model by a serial number starting in AEP5xxx? No photos, I'm considering making an estate, but figure the model won't be known without popping the grips.

S&W went to the three-letter prefix in the early 80s and it represents the ship date of the firearm, not the model. As others have said, the model number will be under the yoke.

 

[drillsgt]

This....check the frame under the yoke. Probably a 1984/85 vintage, maybe....

Yes, AEP SN should be 1984.

 

[D K]

Ask the owner to send you a picture or the info in the below pic (not mine - stolen from interweb).

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You have been around here awhile and probably know well, but, if not or for anyone else reading, be sure to follow state-to-state transfer laws with an ffl transfer.

Perfect, thank you.

Yes, will FFL. I've had good and bad fortune with the one I used last, will be seeking one that can be reasonable for transfer of a 10-piece lot, but thats if the deal even goes through, and a story for another thread.

 

[mcapo]

Perfect, thank you.

Yes, will FFL. I've had good and bad fortune with the one I used last, will be seeking one that can be reasonable for transfer of a 10-piece lot, but thats if the deal even goes through, and a story for another thread.

Still just one 4473 if you complete it as a single transaction. They might charge you more for ten as they do have more processing time in handling ten guns but it shouldn't be ten times the price.

I just bought a gun at a local auction and only one as the FFL charges $37.50 per gun to transfer. The other FFLs that I have bought auction guns at typically charge $25-$30 per transfer no matter how many.

Good luck! Hope it comes together for you!

 

[D K]

Thank you, I had a fairly similar experience, was able to transfer 5 guns from a family estate for about $50, and the same FFL charged me $40 for one gun a year later. I’ll ask for pricing before setting up the transfer next time!