For models 1851, 37, 38, 49, Shotgun for the info. Jim Early J frame serial numbers For models 36, 37, 38, 49, 1851 and lookup model shotgun versions. Sorry for the repeat post, but I think I was getting lost in the shuffle of the other thread. Help dating the gun would be appreciated. May 1851,, Ok, here's one I just picked up. If you have a firearm related question, please register and post it on the forums.Ĭontact Us - visit web page for real. This email grips address is not an 'Ask the Firearms Expert' ctg. If you still feel you are qualified to post in those subforums, please contact 'Shane Tuttle' the mod for that portion of TFL via Classic Message for assistance. This date link is to reach site administrators for assistance, if you cannot dating TFL via other means.