Model 38 serial #

[Richard Simmons]

Scored a Model 38 today, flat latch, diamond high horns, easily 98%. Unfortunately the BGC was delayed so won't be able to pick it up until Monday. Anyway the serial # is 1602xx. Per the SCS&W 4th Edition that puts it between 1957 and 1962. Kind of hoping this is a birth year gun for me, 1960. Can anyone narrow it down further?

 

[DWalt]

The closest I have listed to yours is 1593xx which shipped in 7/59. Yours could have shipped in 1960, but almost certainly it was built in 1959.

 

[Richard Simmons]

I agree. Thank you for the reply and information.