Need a detailed description of ALL markings.
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Agree. Smith and Wesson first made the .38 Special in 1899, and is making them this morning- yours can be anywhere between 1899 and today.
@1967
75
34 years old
45 years old
You will have to call S&W to find out.
@ 41 years old
@ 40 yrs old
@ 50 years old
62 years old
27 years old
1983-1988
Your serial number indicates that your Smith and Wesson model 59 was made in the year 1975.