help with S&W Manufacture Date, Please

[Diamondback]

I've packed away my S&W "Bible" ( we are in the middle of a move ) so I don't have it handy to reference a manufacturing date. I wonder if some kind soul would let me know the manufacture date of a S&W M49 Bodyguard serial # 7259xx

Thanks in advance for the assistance.

- best regards to all.

 

[.41Dave]

A 49 should have a J prefix. According to the SCSW, J7259xx puts it at 1979-1980

 

[misanthropic777]

The "J" prefix didn't start 'til 1969. The OP's serial number corresponds to a pre-'69 range made in 1955 (55050-75000).

edited to add: The Model 49 series appears to have been introduced in 1959, the non-J-prefix serial number range 163051-786544 of this gun were produced under the Chiefs Special series. I *think* my dating is correct but I'm not 100% positive.

 

[Diamondback]

Thanks fellas. There is definitely no J in the serial number. I was a bit surprised not to find one. I appreciate the help with this one.

Also, I see there is a "sticky" thread at the top of the page for these kinds of requests. I didn't notice it before I posted.....my apologies to the moderator.
I will be certain from now on to use the proper venue for this type of question.

- regards to all.