Help with age of S&W 15-3?

[hdavid66]

I just acquired a:

S&W .38 Special Model 15-3 with 4" Barrel - Serial # K8613XX

The gun is in 95-99% original condition except for the grips which have been changed.

Can someone help with a Year of Birth?

My best guess is +/- 1967, but that is just a deduction based on other guns found online.

Thanks Dave

 

[Starter52]

K861xxx? Made in 1969.

 

[theNoid]

Welcome to the High Road friend. One thing you will find out soon is that there are plenty of pic hounds on here, myself being one of them. Soooo, let's see a pic or two of your new piece.

Noidster

 

[hdavid66]

Ok... Best I can do is a picture with the cell phone....

Not a great picture..... my good digital just took a crap on me.