Need a detailed description of all markings.
Your serial number indicates that your Smith and Wesson 38 special was made in the Year 1960.
Yes, they have made hundreds of thousands.
1962
Made in 1979.
By the serial number.
Made @ 1964.
Without a sn, there is no way to answer.
@ 1975
Made by the Performance Center.
@ 53
Never made by S&W
Shipped from the factory @ 1970