Model 38 date

[Baxter6551]

Greetings. My friend just picked up an excellent condition nickel model 38 and was wondering the year produced. Serial #J239836. Can anyone assist ? Thanks.

 

[Baxter6551]

Could anyone help with a date on this model 38 ? Thanks.

 

[Rakkasan13F]

According to the SCSW, 4th Edition, it's likely somewhere around 1973-74.

 

[rbmac52]

Probably 1974.

 

[Baxter6551]

Thanks very much ! Appreciated