Call S&W with the serial number and they will tell you.
1977
1969
No serial number given = no answer.
1979
1986
80-81
You must call S&W
You will have to call S&W for the date.
Call Smith and Wesson and they will tell you. Yours is sometime in the early to mid-80's.
Contact S&W or get a copy of Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson by Supica and Nahas.
Post the serial number or find a copy of the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson.
What is the value of a model 24 Smith & Wesson revolver with a 4" barel? It has never been fired.