It is technically not my first snubbie. I have a 1964 Colt Cobra and a 1983 Detective Special. I also have a Ruger LCR. This is my first S&W snubbie. I went to the contact us link on the S&W website and sent them an email asking about the date of production. I gave them the model and serial number and they emailed me back that the gun was produced in 1969.

Will pick it up in the next few days and post pics.