You will have to get a historical letter from S&W
It is a J frame.
No accurate numbers in the public domain.
S&W never made a detective special. Colt made the Detective Special
1942-45. Probably 38 special
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62 years old
Model numbers were not used before @ 1957.
I would require much more info to answer your question.Please start with the fact that I am not aware of any Smith and Wesson serial numbers starting with the letter V.Please include the type of Smith and Wesson you have(revolver,semi-auto pistol),the barrel length,the caliber,how many shot if a pistol,the caliber of your Smith and Wesson etc.I can then start to look and find a answer for you.
Impossible to answer witout a detailed description of all features and markings.
44 S&W Special is the caliber, not necessarily the make. If it IS a S&W, the Standard Catalogue of Smith & Wesson will have some information for you. So will S&W Customer Service.
If you call S&W, they will tell you when it left the factory.
No