I believe it alludes to production periods
Smith and Wesson made the model 686-3 from 1988-1992.
The smith and wesson model 18-3 was made from 1967-1976.
Third engineering change in the Model 14 line.
No
Your smith and Wesson model 64-3 was made from 1977-1987.
50-550 usd
Your smith and Wesson model 24-3 was made by smith and Wesson between 1983-1984.There were 7,500 made with the serial number range being ABZ0000-ABZ9999.
The Smith and Wesson model K14-3 was produced from 1947-1982. You would need to write into Smith and Wesson with the model and serial number. They can pull the date and send it back to you.
the 357 smith & Wesson 28-3 was introduced in 1982 Made from 1982-1986
I can say that the Smith and Wesson model 18-3 was made from 1967-1976.
The smith and wesson model 19-3 was made between the years 1967-1976.
your smith and wesson model 60-3 was made between 1988-1989.