Smith And Wesson Model 1500 Serial Numbers

Smith And Wesson Model 1500 Serial Numbers For Sale
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New Model Number Three

Smith And Wesson Model 1500 Serial Numbers For Sale

Always interested in perfecting Model 3 revolver D.B. Wesson redesigned and improved old Model 3 in hopes of attracting more sales. Russian contracts were almost filled, so the company decided to devote the effort necessary to improve on this design. In 1877, this project was undertaken. Extractor housing was shortened; cylinder retention system was improved; shape of grip was changed to a more streamlined and attractive configuration. This New Model was available with a 3.5', 4', 5', 6', 6.5', 7', 7.5' or 8' barrel length, with 6-shot fluted cylinder. The 6.5' barrel and .44 S&W Russian chambering is the most often encountered variation of this model, but the factory considered the 3.5' and 8' barrels as standard and these were kept in stock as well. New Model No. 3 was also chambered for .32 S&W, .32-44 S&W, .320 S&W Rev. Rifle, .38 S&W, .38-40, .38-44 S&W, .38 US (.38 Colt), .41 S&W, .44 Henry rimfire, .44 S&W American, .44-40, .45 S&W Schofield, .450 Rev., .45 Webley, .455 MkI and .455 MkII. They are blued or nickel-plated and have checkered hard rubber grips, with S&W logo molded into them, or walnut grips. There are many sub-variations within this model designation and the potential collector should secure detailed reference material that deals with this model. Approximately 35,796 of these revolvers manufactured between 1878 and 1912. Nearly 40 percent were exported to fill contracts with Japan, Australia, Argentina, England, Spain and Cuba. There were some sent to Asia, as well. Proof marks or military marks of these countries or factory shipping records will establish their provenance.Variations of the New Mod. No. 3 include: Maryland Militia – US, HN, and DAL markings – 200 made – maybe double standard value; Revenue Cutter Service – US purchase, no special markings, i.d. by serial number – 50% premium; Turkish Model – .44 Henry Rimfire; P, U, & AFC markings, own s/n range 1-5461 – 50% to 100% premium; Japanese Navy – usually with Anchor marking – possible slight premium; Japanese Artillery – Japanese kanji on ejector housing – 25% to 50% premium; Argentine Model – marked EJERCITO ARGENTNO, 2,000 made – 50% to 100% premium; Australian Colonial Police with detachable shoulder stock – double value if stock included; Unusual configurations – rare barrel lengths, rare calibers, and special order sights all add to the value of a gun, depending on the rarity of the variation. Related models – several models shared the same configuration but were offered as distinct models in their own serial number ranges. Their listings follow this one and include: New Model No. 3 Target Model; New Model No. 3 Frontier Model; New Mod. No. 3 38 Winchester Model; Revolving Rifle – based on New Mod. No. 3 frame

It's a Howa 1500. It's also been sold in the US as the Mossberg 1500, the S&W 1500 and with some minor cosmetic changes is currently sold as the Weatherby Vanguard. Howa made all Weatherby rifles when the Mark Vs were made in Japan. The 1500 by any name is a good solid rifle. Re: Smith & Wesson Model 1500 Re: KRC508 #9513347 01/14/15. Built 1909 to 1937. This revolver was known as 'Old Model Russian'. Smith and Wesson Serial Number Date of Manufacture J Frame Revolver Lookup.44 rimfire Henry, special rimfire frames, serial-numbered in own serial number range 1-1000. Refer to Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson available at GunDigestStore.com for details. Smith & Wesson Model 1500.30-06 with scope. Please CALL ME with any questions or to buy. For sale by Crown City on GunsAmerica - 905938727.

The Smith and Wesson.30-06 Model 1500 has a value of around $500 USD. Made by Howa of Japan. It is beautiful, a very good rifle and dependable. Can anyone help identify the year of manufacture and any significant details concerning two revolvers? Serial numbers are N65231. and N75527. Thanks for your help. I am new to this forum and will soon be a new Smith owner - after I figure out what revolver I am buying.

Antique

Standard Model

6.5' barrel, .44 S&W Russian.

Courtesy Mike Stuckslager

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Japanese Naval Contract

Largest foreign purchaser of this model. More than 1,500 produced, with anchor insignia stamped on frame.

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Japanese Artillery Contract

This variation numbered in 25000 serial range. They are blued, with 7' barrel and lanyard swivel on butt. Japanese characters are stamped on extractor housing.

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Maryland Militia Model

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Variation is nickel-plated, has 6.5' barrel and chambered for .44 S&W Russian cartridge. Butt stamped 'U.S.' and inspector's marks 'HN' and 'DAL' under date 1878 appear on revolver. There were 280 manufactured between serial numbers 7126 and 7405. NOTE: Rarity makes valuation speculative.

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Argentine Model

Essentially not a factory contract, but a sale through Schuyler, Hartley and Graham. They are stamped 'Ejercito/Argentino' in front of trigger guard. Order amounted to some 2,000 revolvers between serial numbers 50 and 3400.

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Australian Contract

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Smith And Wesson Model 18

This variation is nickel-plated and chambered for .44 S&W Russian cartridge. Marked with Australian Colonial Police Broad Arrow on the butt. There were 250 manufactured with 7' barrels and detachable shoulder stocks. Stock has Broad Arrow stamped on lower tang. There were also 30 manufactured with 6.5' barrels, without the stocks. They all are numbered in 12000-13000 serial range.

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Revolver with Stock and Holsters

NOTE: Deduct 40 percent for no stock.

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Turkish Model

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Essentially the New Model No. 3 chambered for .44 rimfire Henry cartridge. Stamped with letters 'P', 'U' and 'AFC' on various parts of the revolver. Barrels are all 6.5'; finish blued, with walnut grips. Lanyard swivels are found on the butt. There were 5,461 manufactured. Serial numbered in their own range starting at 1 through 5461, between 1879 and 1883.

Courtesy Mike Stuckslager

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