The lounge looks like as good a place as any to show my ignorance. I thought I knew quite a bit about S&W but evidently not.
Are the dash numbers model specific? For instance, I have a Model 19-4 with the pinned barrel. I bought it in 1978 or 79. I also have a model 64-3 that I bought in 1981 or 82{I think} The Model 64 does not have the pinned barrel. One would think that the earlier dash number would have the pinned barrel.
So I am guessing the dash numbers are model specific. Could someone set me straight.
Thanks for your time
Ron

Howdy neighbor,

Maybe this will help.

How to Identify/Date a S&W

Thank you Iggy. That is a handy list to have.