1979
The Model 10 has always used serial numbers.
You buy a book that has the serial numbers in it.
Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson, 3rd ed.
101-135465.
Yes
No data source known.
Blue Book of Gun Values or Standard Catalog of SMith and Wesson.
Model numbers were not used before @ 1957.
Model numbers did not come into use until @1957
Model numbers did not come into use until @1957
Model numbers did not come into use until @1957
The Model 52 is serial numbered with other models. The data has not been broken down like that for public use.