@ 49 years old
No sn = no answer.
your model 1894 rifle was made in 1968.
1950. DC
@ 1960
if it's a New Service model it was made about 1920
Go to proofhouse.com and look up by model & serial number.
Depnds on what you have: 1950 OFFICERS MODEL SPECIAL 1947 POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL & DETECTIVE SPECIAL 1929 1903 HAMMERLESS .32 1923 ARMY SPECIAL & OFFICERS MODEL 1918 MODEL 1911 MILITARY
You will have to call S&W
Shipped @ 1972-3
If your rifle is a model 1894?then the serial number would place your rifle production date as 1921.
You will have to call S&W and provide the serail number to find out.
if a New Service model made about 1920