Impossible to answer without a detailed description of all features, condition, finish, box, papers, accessories, etc..
1942-45
You need to provide a detailed description, to include the serial number.
@ early 50's. YOu will have to call S&W to narrow it down more.
@ 1973; 50-350 usd
48 yrs; 50-359 USD
50-500 usd
No such serial number in Smith and Wesson data.
Your serial number was used by Smith and Wesson for the models 10,12,13,45,64,65,547.It dates this serial number to the year 1979.
When was 38 smith and Wesson serial number 172095
serial number 28402
10-1000 USD depending on specifics
No such serial number. The serial number is on the butt.