Generally, yes, if you submit the make, model & serial number of the revolver.
From the serial number. There are various references that list ranges of serial numbers for different years.
You can get a historical letter from S&W for 50 USD.
Ruger's web site has serial number data for all its products.
On an older revolver, you are not likely to find a model number, since they did not use model numbers. If you remove the grips, you should find the serial number stamped in the frame under the grips.
475540this serial number falls into either the .32cal hand ejector series,or model 30,31.The serial number also indicates that your Smith and Wesson revolver was made between 1911-1942 which encompasses serial numbers 263,001-536,684.
go to proofhouse .com and click colt serial numbers,this will tell you the age of your colt.
Serial number shows it is a single action revolver made someime after 1978.
You can get a letter from S&W for 50 USD
Most F&Ws that HAD a serial number had it stamped on the butt- and stamped on the rear of the cylinder. LEGALLY, the one on the butt is the serial number. Many older guns did not have serial numbers, especially lower cost guns.
if your pistol is of the model 1911 with serial number 189558 then it was made in 1917 by colt. If it is the revolver then the serial number is to high for the 1917 revolver.
On a Colt revolver, the serial number is generally in two places. When you open the cylinder you will find the serial number at the base of the frame & crane.