Smith & Wesson Model 48 from 1959?

[Johnk]

I recently was given a Model 48 that is one of the originals, not of the newer masterpiece series. I've not been able to find much about it and I think it is a 1959 or 1960 manufacture. It is a Model 48 without a dash.
Anyway, I may in the future try to sell it as I am not so much interested in this revovler. Is there a way to find out year of manufacture other than sending S&W a $100 check? I'd like to get as much info as i can for when i list it. I don't even know how much to ask.
I've searched the internet and it seems a majority of the information pertains to the more recent S&W Masterpiece series but can find very little about the originals like this one. The serial number begins with a K407 and has three more digits.
Any help & advice would be appreciated.

 

[mcapo]

According to the 4th Edition Standard Catalog of Smith Wesson page 489; K407xxx falls in the range of 1960 which includes K386805 to K429894.

That makes its "most likely" built in 1960.

 

[Johnk]

any thoughts on price on the used market?

 

[mmpsteve]

any thoughts on price on the used market?

Best way is to watch completed sales on gunbroker. Condition, of course, makes a huge difference, especially on these vintage revolvers.

There's a nice one on GB right now that's bid up to $750, with some time to go yet. My Links button is not working right now, or I'd link it for you.

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