Approximate Manufacture Date of S&W

[rbruce777]

I am trying to find out roughly when my S&W Model 27-2 .357 Magnum was manufactured (though exact date would be better). Serial is N163XXX. Thanks for any help!

 

[bubbygator]

The series is 1972-1974 N60001-N190000 per Standard Catalog.

 

[rbruce777]

Thanks a lot for your help - Reid