Decoding the serial number on a Smith & Wesson firearm requires some research, as several codes were utilized for guns manufactured before and after World War Two. Reading the serial number is appealing for gun owners because the letters and numbers can reveal the year of manufacture and the rarity of the weapon. I have received an old Smith and Wesson 38 special pistol which was passed to me from my grandfather. I have no documentation on the gun and would like to know how old it is and any details the serial number might tell. The serial number is a five digit number on the bottom of the gun between the two sided hand grip. The number is ' 50978 '.
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