Call Smith and Wesson toll-free at (800) 331-0852 during business hours; when you get the "choose a department" phone-menu, hit number 7 (at least as of today, October 23, 2009.) When someone answers, simply ask, "Can you please give me the date-of-manufacture for a serial number?" They will kindly do so.
The smith and wesson model 18-3 was made from 1967-1976.
The Smith and Wesson model 10-7 was made in the year 1977.
The Smith and Wesson model 4053 was made from 1991-1998.
The Smith and wesson model 36 was made from 1957-1966.The model 36-1 was started in 1967.
The Smith and Wesson model 19-5 was made from 1982-1985.
The Smith and Wesson model 915 was made from 1992-1994.
Not a model that they made.
Your smith and Wesson model 64-3 was made from 1977-1987.
No such model number.
No such model number.
Your serial number indicates that your Smith and Wesson model 18 was made in the year 1962.
Call Smith and Wesson with the serial number and the will tell you.