This pistol is also new to me.
VAK prefix
I've guessed around 1994 from cruising the forum.
All I know for sure, she's a pleasure to shoot and feels confidently safe to EDC.
Thanks again, feels like I've tapped into a gun library here!

Do you have the original box with the box end label still affixed? The manufacture date is typically shown under the SPC. ORD code. It will be a 4 digit number. If you have this number, post it and someone will decode it for you.

Sadly, no box or paperwork.
VAK875x with one 12r mag.

I have a TFR 6906 that's a 1991. Someone should be along to dial yours in.

VAH4XXX shipped 1994 (Spec. Ord. Code 4049).

I'd agree 1994. According to "the book" Smith didn't exactly follow or use every letter in sequence. But VAL, VAM are documented in that year and VAV in 1995

My 6906 is VCK19xx & it was made in Sep-1994 (I have the factory box).

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