Someone over at smith-wessonforum.com might be able to tell you.
The lower the serial number the younger the pistol is
@1956
What model?
Depends on the model and serial number.
NO
Go to: www. proofhouse.com with serial number.
1978
1922
Buy one of the books that has published serial numbers for that particular pistol.
This was made in 1969.
1978
made about 1923