model stamped inside cylinder housing near barrel.
The Smith and Wesson model 915 was made from 1992-1994.
Since 1972.
The Smith and Wesson model 19-5 was made from 1982-1987.
This gun was manufactured in 1991, according to Smith and Wesson headquarters.
I Just Purchased a model 66-4 and mine says, Made in USA Smith & Wesson Sprinfield, Mass
Your Smith and Wesson model 19 was made in the year 1978 by the serial number that you have supplied.
1960
1974
1962-1969
1980
67-77
No sn provided.