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February 15, 2015
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Hello,
I acquired this gun a few short days ago. it's a .357 but other than that I know little. It's not for sale but I'd like to know year made, model #, and estimated price. This gun is in great condition. Model number is 38####
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January 24, 2009
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You have a model 14-2.
Look in the Serial Number Registry link to the right of this screen for an approximate build date.
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February 22, 2009
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Welcome! that's a model 14-2 probably 74-75 era. Probably valued at/ around $350
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February 22, 2009
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Guess I'm a bit slow in typing...
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Somebody will help on date, I would need more of serial number. What you appear to have is an model 14-2 38 special with a 357 shroud. I could be wrong but others will chime in to let you know.
willy
Ron, your not the only one slow in typing
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February 22, 2009
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Willy- A model 14-2 in 38 special would actually be a Model 8. Model 8 SNs don't necessarily start with "38":
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May 11, 2011
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Ron,
Thanks, The first two digits throw me off.
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Now I'm confused (what's new). I thought the non-recessed cylinders (recess for cartridge) were Palmer guns, but this one looks like it's marked Monson. Need some schooling help 
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I'm having issues navigating this forum, still csnt figure out this weapons manufacturing date
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May 11, 2011
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Try drop down menu, above, under supporters, then serial numbers, there's a link in the form that says this
Full Serial Number Registry
To view the Serial Number Registry in it’s entirety visit this page.
the word page will take you to the serial numbers listing dates.
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February 22, 2009
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Post 4...circa '74/'75.
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April 18, 2014
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six digit serial starting 38xxxx 14-2 probably newer than 75' don'tcha think Ron..
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middlecalf said
Now I'm confused (what's new). I thought the non-recessed cylinders (recess for cartridge) were Palmer guns, but this one looks like it's marked Monson. Need some schooling help
Many (most?) Monson guns were non-recessed cylinders. No clear date on when this changed to non recessed.
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Isn't that a model 8? A 14-2 would be .357 Mag, or so I thought. The only differences between the 8/9 and the 14/15 was the chambering,with the 8/9 being .38 Special and the 14/15 being .357 Mag, at least that is what I have always believed.
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ese927 said
six digit serial starting 38xxxx 14-2 probably newer than 75' don'tcha think Ron..
Yep- Didn't catch the six digit places.
bigcheesebiker- can you confirm five or six digits in the SN? It may be as late as 1981...
SCORPIO- see post 7 for model 8 explanation
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6 digit serial number
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And it is a Monson .357, whoever posted the pics later in this thread did so with a different gun
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'81-ish then. And as I stated in the pic; they were to show that Model 8 SNs don't necessarily start with a 38...
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