I am looking at a 17-3 with a serial number of K955xxx that dates to 1970 and it has Target stocks not original to the gun (serial number on the stock does match the gun). I am wondering if Model 17s in 1970
were shipping with Magna or Target stocks? Thank you

My recollection is the Model 17-3 could have originally shipped with either Target stocks or the smaller Magna stocks.

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Scoundrel & Ne'er-Do-Well

The K-22 Masterpiece, Model 17, was cataloged in 1970 as being available with Magna stocks made of American walnut. Target stocks could be ordered with the revolver as an extra cost option.

Bill

Doc44 gave you correct information about your K-22 Masterpiece.

There's a serial number on the stocks? Very odd if they are from 1970 or so vintage. Is there a smooth diamond shape around the screw holes? Non-diamond target stocks should not have a serial number.

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Jack
SWCA #2475, SWHF #318

A photo of the numbers on the stock panel would help - more likely factory if stamped, and done by a previous owner if handwritten. I've seen this done by collectors to keep their stocks matched to the gun.

A letter of authenticity from the SWHF would tell you if the Target stocks were original to the gun also.

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Alan
SWCA LM 2023, SWHF 220