You will need to provide the serial number,model number if present,barrel length,along with th caliber you provided.
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1982
Made in 1979.
1952
1955 -1956
1963-65.
42 years old.
Made @ 1964.
@1973
Impossible to answer without a serial number.
To determine the age of a Smith & Wesson .38 Special with the serial number J189145, you would typically reference the company's production records. Generally, Smith & Wesson revolvers with serial numbers starting with "J" were produced in the late 1970s to early 1980s. Specifically, this serial number suggests it was likely manufactured around 1978. For precise dating, you may want to consult a detailed Smith & Wesson serial number reference guide or contact the manufacturer directly.