S-W .357 Double Action ~ Want to identify the model and date of manufacture

UZIxSUICIDE · Jan 11, 2014

I want to identify a S-W .357 5D331xx on butt 4875C on hinge 4" blue walnut grip 3 screw non adjustable rear sight double action. Looks like a Model 27 or 28 but I think there should be an N prefix in the serial from what I understand..

I took off the grips and found more numbers that didnt help me..

There is more information and pictures on this webpage.

*** ADDED *** Thanks for the replies.. I have it for sale here now.. ***

taroman · Jan 11, 2014

It is a K-Frame Model 13.
Dates to 1979.

Papercidal · Jan 11, 2014

If you open the cylinder the model number will be stamped on the frame just above the crane.

UZIxSUICIDE · Jan 12, 2014

Thanks for the replies..

I have it for sale here now..

I bought it from my roomates dad and he told me it was a Model 26,
but I found that model is a .44 and I didnt want to misrepresent it
when I put it up for sale.

TINCANBANDIT · Jan 12, 2014

I hope you didn't over pay based on him claiming it to be a model 26

The model 26 is an N frame in 45 ACP, an evolution of the old model 1950, there was also a 26-1 variant made in 45 Colt. They are quite rare and an original model 26 (no dash) is worth upwards of $5000...

Good luck with your sale