S&W 17-4 (how old is it)?

blueglass · January 21, 2013, 12:57 AM

hi all - i got a 17-4 (8-3/8") the other day & can't find anything to help me date it. i imagine it's not that old....just curious.
the s/n is 33KXXXX (has .22 long rifle ctg stamped on the barrel). does anyone know how i might go about finding out how old it is? much appreciated!!

RJay · January 21, 2013, 01:26 AM

?? 3K3XXXX serial number was used in 1972, 33KXXXX, sorry, don't have the foggiest

bamabiker · January 21, 2013, 09:32 AM

33K should come from 1978/79.

January 21, 2013, 12:57 AM	#1
blueglass Junior Member Join Date: August 31, 2012 Posts: 14	S&W 17-4 (how old is it)? hi all - i got a 17-4 (8-3/8") the other day & can't find anything to help me date it. i imagine it's not that old....just curious. the s/n is 33KXXXX (has .22 long rifle ctg stamped on the barrel). does anyone know how i might go about finding out how old it is? much appreciated!!

January 21, 2013, 01:26 AM	#2
RJay Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,416	?? 3K3XXXX serial number was used in 1972, 33KXXXX, sorry, don't have the foggiest __________________ Ron James

January 21, 2013, 09:32 AM	#3
bamabiker Member Join Date: September 26, 2008 Posts: 86	33K should come from 1978/79.