I am trying to determine the date of a recent S&W Model 36 no dash revolver I just acquired. The serial number on the butt of the gun is 562J82. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Welcome! I moved your post to the 1961-1980 Revolvers subforum.
The serial number is from an odd pattern used from about 1971-'73; your model 36's official age will be one of the latter two years of this period. Enjoy!