Serial Numbers and dates for a S&W 52-2

Does anyone have a way of looking up the year of manufacturer of a S&W Model 52-2? Thanks

Early models have an “A” prefix.  They were assigned serial blocks within the regular production runs of other pistols.

Wobbley wrote:Early models have an “A” prefix.  They were assigned serial blocks within the regular production runs of other pistols.

I assume an earlier model is preferred..?? What about a 52-2 with a TZD prefix?

From a prevupiew of the Standard Catalog of S&W book by Supica and Nahas.  If you want better than that, you’ll have to call S&W.