That would be a Victory model made in 1942 for the military.
The nickel is not original and pretty much destroys it's collector value as does the lanyard loop hole being plugged.
S&W's production during WWII was limited to supplying the Military.
That would be 1952. It should not be model marked.
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How about a .357 Minnesota State Patrol XXX
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450 made on the model 66 with a 4" barrel with shield on side and "State Patrol" on the frame.
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SW Model 59, Serial A179xxx
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1973.
If all it says is 59 then it is a standard 59. A 5906 would be stamped 5906 and so on.
Jim