S&W serial no

[kab]

Gentlemen (and Ladies). I need help I'd an older S&W revolver. Serial number is C230894, In the yoke area are a P, 56338, and a 9. What do I have ?

thanks, Kab

[barretcreek]

Older Smith the serial number is on the butt, not the yoke.

[kab]

Older Smith the serial number is on the butt, not the yoke.

Thank you. I knew that. That's why I gave all numbers including the serialnumber C230894

[JimF]

What model is it?

[kab]

? perhaps a model 9

[jcg&jmbfan]

Fixed sight K-frame made around 1951-1952 by info I have.

[lyman]

Fixed sight K-frame made around 1951-1952 by info I have.

C1 - C233,999………….....1948 – 52

would guess by number 1952

[JimF]

Supica and Nahas put the date of mfg. at 1953.

[kab]

C1 - C233,999………….....1948 – 52

would guess by number 1952

Thanks to all for the help.
-Kab