Hi folks. I am the proud owner of a recently purchased S&W model 14-3.

Can anyone help me with the manufacture date? The numbers on the pistol are as follows:

8K85273
14746

Thanks -

Welcome to the forum! Looks like your 14-3 was shipped in 1975.

Thanks STG38. I appreciate being part of the community.

I bought this pistol at a local gun shop last month and have put 100 rounds downrange so far. I can't put my finger on the exact reason yet, but this pistol feels so easy to shoot. Maybe it's the weight vs. recoil, or the smooth hammer and trigger actions. I'm going back to the range this weekend for another 100 or so rounds.

Regards -