You must call S&W to find out.
Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson
1972
@ 107 years old
Need the serial number to answer.
@ 41 yrs old
@ 41 yrs old
42 years old.
@ 45 yrs old
When was 38 smith and Wesson serial number 172095
Over 100 years old
You will have to call S&W
No serial number given.