S&W serial no

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

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

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Originally Posted by barretcreek

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

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

What model is it?

? perhaps a model 9

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

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Originally Posted by jcg&jmbfan

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

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C1 - C233,999………….....1948 – 52

would guess by number 1952

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

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Originally Posted by lyman

C1 - C233,999………….....1948 – 52

would guess by number 1952

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Thanks to all for the help.
-Kab