Field Notes
Smith & Wesson Research Guides
Short collector-focused guides for understanding Smith & Wesson serial numbers, factory letters, pre-model revolvers, Victory Models, K-22 revolvers, and historical research.
Smith & Wesson K-Prefix Serial Numbers
A guide to postwar K-prefix serial numbers and the adjustable-sight K-frame revolvers that used them.
Smith & Wesson Factory Letter Guide
Learn what a factory letter can document, what it cannot prove, and when one is worth ordering.
Smith & Wesson Pre-Model Revolvers Explained
Understand what collectors mean by “pre-model” Smith & Wesson revolvers and why the term matters.
Smith & Wesson Victory Model Serial Numbers
A basic guide to Victory Model serial-number research and wartime Smith & Wesson context.
Smith & Wesson K-22 Serial Number Lookup
Learn the difference between prewar number-only K-22 serials and postwar K-prefix K-22 revolvers.