cj,
Please see post #15 again:
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Originally Posted by Hondo44
You need a historical letter, although it won't speak to the rework, it's necessary before you can request rework documents from the S&W Historical Foundation.
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That's a typical factory letter for a 1917. The only other info a letter may contain is special options ordered when it was shipped. It will not address non-factory or factory changes that happened subsequent to original shipping.
Once the letter is obtained, you can request more info from the Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation which has so far been able to digitize and index its records for certain years which may not cover your gun. Donations are very much appreciated to further their progress. So you can still apply for info.
There's no cost unless they find something. Since your gun has a factory rework date, it's very likely you can acquire archived records for that factory work from here:
Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation - Letter Process - Insuring that the rich history of Smith & Wesson will continue for generations to come