Smith & Wesson Serial Number

[ruger1228]

I recently purchased a used S&W Model 29-3. I am having a difficult time finding any information on Date of Manufacture.
The serial number is AHW87xx. There is also another number on the cylinder
hinge 527xx.
Could anyone help me find the year this revolver was manufactured?
Thanking you in advance for your assistance

 

[F-111 John]

Posting this in the sticky thread "Sticky: DOB and ID thread for S&W Revolvers" at the top of the Handgun:Revolvers forum will answer your question.