It probably left the factory late in the year 1948, possibly early 1949. This revolver will make a great gun for training a new shooter to use a revolver, target shooting, or just recreational plinking. It was a Model 17-3. There is only one that I ma having problems with knowing exactly what it is. Model 17 smith and wesson. Heavily armed old man. This will make settling his estate much easier! Mechanics: The action functions correctly.
More details in the thread in Tech Support for those who are interested. 22LR with a -4 serial number. They were not shipped in serial order. Model 17 year identification help. This example is in about Fine-Excellent condition with about 97% of its finish remaining, a great bore in its 6″ barrel paired with magna stocks. Production began with serial number K 101 and only the first few guns bear the special serif font 'K' stamp which was used on about the first fifty made. The markings are clear. There are no chips or cracks. Make: Smith & Wesson. 04-23-2021, 01:59 PM. I would also like to pick up a 18-2 or 18-3. The box is very good showing some scattered minor wear. Smith & Wesson Experts - Info Wanted - Model 17. Does anyone know what the TS means and what grips should be on this revolver and are there any tricks to identifying the correct style for this vintage? In the future, I suggest you start a new thread when you want to ask about a different gun.
Do have correct era grips for it also. SWCA 2023, SWHF 220. Location: Hillsdale, Mi. Finish Originality: Original. © 2006 - 2023 Gun Values Board. Action Type: 6-Shot, Double Action / Single Action, Swing-Out Fluted Hand Ejector Revolver. This is my 17-2 from 1964. If I chose to import this gun, I would be required to competitively shoot it I believe 4 times per year, just to be allowed to own it! Wondering if the 5 in front of the k indicates a 17-5? But K-22 K59635 shipped in December, 1948, and K-22 K59365 also shipped in December, 1948. Smith and wesson model 17 serial numbers. What year would a gun be with the serial number 5k10xxx. I wish I could hang onto this gun, but I moved to Australia many years ago and gun ownership here is MUCH more tightly regulated. If you like to shoot, this revolver may well become a favorite. Most likely assembled in 1970.
Welcome to the S&W Forum. Originally Posted by Targets Guy. Overall a very fine K-22 that has the lowest serial number we have ever offered for sale!! K 812 or less, 1946. There are some standard operational marks. I too have a K22 17-3 handed down to me.
We do know that K-22s in the K59000 range were available for shipment at the end of 1948. As I mentioned before, S&W did not ship guns in serial order. It might be early 1969. Want a Model 17 Need Help. The checkering is strong. Location: West Virginia. Comes with a K-22 gold box featuring an illegible serial number (very faint but looks like it probably matches). My father recently passed away and I knew pretty much every gun that he once owned, but it turns out he had purchased quite a few in the last 10-15 years.
We did not fire this handgun. This REQUIRES pictures.
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