Address, phone number and serial number of the firearm. The precise shipping date as 'lettered' can be several years off depending on model. Your gun may actually be a year off from what is listed. There is some dispute regarding the dates on some serial numbers. Dating a Smith & Wesson Revolver: This list is merely a general guide and not meant to be exact. Navy and Marine aviators carried the Victory Model as a side arm.
The Smith & Wesson.38’s produced between 19 had serial numbers with a V prefix and were designated as the Victory Model. The Models 581 and 681 have fixed sights, whereas the 586 and 686 use adjustable sights. 357 Magnums: the Model 581, Model 586, Model 681 and Model 686. During the 1980s, Smith & Wesson developed its L-Frame line of. The Model 686 is based on S&W's L (medium) revolver frame. They are available ported and unported with a choice of 6- or 7-round cylinders. It is the stainless steel version of the Model 586, which featured a blued steel finish. Smith & Wesson introduced the Model 686 in 1981. 357 Magnumcartridge it will also chamber and fire. The Smith & Wesson Model 686 is a six- or seven-shot double-actionrevolver manufactured by Smith & Wesson and chambered for the. 6-round (686) or 7-round (686 Plus) cylinder