Call S&W and they will tell you when it left the factory. It could have been built a week to a year before that.
i think 1966
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
1974.
1960
34 yrs old
K-22 Masterpiece, NOT a Model 17, made in 1948
When was 38 smith and Wesson serial number 172095
Smith and Wesson is the make.
Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson
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