Rifle? Handgun? Caliber? Maker? Other markings?
1977
The number on the butt is the serial number. The serial number will allow you to date it.
Impossible to do with just the sn.
You forgot to provide the serial number. The -1 was made from 61-87
If you call SW and give them the serial # they can tell you.
a serial number for a model 29 sw is 72-486
1951
@1984
1962
@ 1952
Call S&W and they will tell you when it left the factory.
No serial number provided.