Any way to date S&W model 17

cornered rat · April 21, 1999, 12:45 PM

Four screws, diamond-pattern grips...4" blue, serial # 33xxx ...any guesses as to when it was made?

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Mike Spight · April 21, 1999, 02:28 PM

Mr. Rat: You can try Mr. Nolden's web at this site or call S&W directly. I believe they have a historical research capability and can give you a very quick answer. Me, I don't have a clue as to when it was made, but you have got one of the really good ones! Have fun...
Regards, Mike

**Rich Lucibella** · April 21, 1999, 11:15 PM

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Wrong Forum. Mike's quite right.
I know you'll understand my closing this thread.
Rich

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April 21, 1999, 12:45 PM	#1
cornered rat Junior member Join Date: November 30, 1998 Location: Minnesota Posts: 920	Four screws, diamond-pattern grips...4" blue, serial # 33xxx ...any guesses as to when it was made? ------------------ Cornered Rat ddb.com/RKBA Updated March 20 "Turn in your guns, get a a free tattoo on your arm"

April 21, 1999, 02:28 PM	#2
Mike Spight Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 1999 Location: Leavenworth, KS USA Posts: 606	Mr. Rat: You can try Mr. Nolden's web at this site or call S&W directly. I believe they have a historical research capability and can give you a very quick answer. Me, I don't have a clue as to when it was made, but you have got one of the really good ones! Have fun... Regards, Mike

April 21, 1999, 11:15 PM	#3
Rich Lucibella Staff Join Date: October 6, 1998 Location: South Florida Posts: 10,229	CR- Wrong Forum. Mike's quite right. I know you'll understand my closing this thread. Rich [This message has been edited by Rich Lucibella (edited April 22, 1999).]