.22 short in smith and wesson model 18 serial number#
357 Magnum was temporarily discontinued in December 1941 when S&W turned their focus to wartime production, but was reintroduced in December 1948 with the new series beginning at serial number S72000. 357 Magnum (first production model completed April 8, 1935). The Model 28, also known as the Highway Patrolman, traces its heritage back to the Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum.