Call S&W with the serial number.
Need to know what caliber.
Call S&W and they will tell you.
I would require much more info to answer your question.Please start with the fact that I am not aware of any Smith and Wesson serial numbers starting with the letter V.Please include the type of Smith and Wesson you have(revolver,semi-auto pistol),the barrel length,the caliber,how many shot if a pistol,the caliber of your Smith and Wesson etc.I can then start to look and find a answer for you.
Call S&W or acquire a copy of the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson, 3rd edition
Impossible to answer without knowing the model and caliber.
Need to know the caliber in order to answer.
@ 112 years old
Need to know the caliber in order to answer.
Made @ 1964.
1942-45. Probably 38 special
50 yrs old
You will have to specify caliber and describe in detail ALL markings.