You will have to call S&W with the serial number to find out.
Experience and serial number.
@66 yrs old.
The Smith & Wesson K38 Masterpiece with serial number 200488 was manufactured around 1953. Smith & Wesson revolvers can often be dated using their serial numbers, as the company maintains records of production dates. For the most accurate information, it's advisable to consult a specific database or resource dedicated to Smith & Wesson firearms.
@ 1972
0-300 USD depending on condition.
When was 38 smith and Wesson serial number 172095
Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson
Smith and Wesson is the make.
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.
Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson by Supica and Nahas
K 7981 smith&wesson
The Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson, 3rd Edition by Supica and Nahas has serial number data that will assist you.