Question: when was the first smith and wesson made

title: Smith & Wesson
text: Two Smith & Wesson models 686 L - Frame ( medium - large ) Models Smith & Wesson Model 386 -- alloy Smith & Wesson Model 586 -- blued steel Smith & Wesson Model 686 -- stainless steel Smith & Wesson Model 619 -- 7 - shot . 357 Magnum , no full underlug , fixed sights . Smith & Wesson Model 620 -- 7 - shot . 357 Magnum , no full underlug , adjustable sights . Smith & Wesson Model 646 -- stainless steel . 40 S&W , adjustable sights