Old Chief Special made when?

[MICHAEL T]

I have a old pre model number, Chief Special with a 3" barrel . serial is

659xx Any one give me a year made. It a good shooter and pretty good shape bluing wise. I carry now and then.

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

Howdy

According to the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson, the J frame serial number range for 1955 was 55050 through 75000.