DOB on a model 649

[gbell]

I picked up a very nice stainless model 649 around a month ago and was wondering if I could get some help determing the year of manufacture. It has the S&W white pearlite grips, could these be factory?
The serial # is BAD98xx. Any info is appreciated.

 

[gbell]

I picked up a very nice stainless model 649 around a month ago and was wondering if I could get some help determing the year of manufacture. It has the S&W white pearlite grips, could these be factory?
The serial # is BAD98xx. Any info is appreciated.

 

[Terminator44]

According to the SCSW, the first 1/2 of 1988.