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Picking up a S&W 17-6.
I should be getting a 17-6, 6". It is blued and shooter grade. SN is K958xxT. It has magna grips and a partridge front sight.
Does the T mean target? When is the date of manufacturer? Any help is much appreciated.
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09-25-2018, 09:44 PM
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That s/n is not for a 17-6. Much earlier.17-6 would begin with 3 letters.
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09-25-2018, 10:04 PM
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Take a look at the new pic. Is something is strange about the SN?
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09-25-2018, 10:14 PM
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Looks like a Model 17-3 from around 1969 IMO..perhaps the last digit is a 7 ?
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09-25-2018, 10:18 PM
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I am not sure. When I get it in my hands I will know for sure. Thanks!
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Take the serial number off the bottom of the grip frame. And it's a " Patridge" sight, after the man who invented it I believe.
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17-3
Blow the picture up and you can tell.
No need to x out the serial when you have a picture of it.
Nice one.
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09-26-2018, 08:45 AM
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17-6
My 17-5 has an AWV prefix which puts it in ‘86-87 range, I believe.
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K958967
17-3
Blow the picture up and you can tell.
No need to x out the serial when you have a picture of it.
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Plus 1.
A 17-6 would also most likely be a full lug gun.
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09-26-2018, 09:59 AM
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Pinned barrel, too. Pre '85 I believe.
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Got the 17 yesterday. It is a 17-3 and that is a 7 in the SN. Got a old holster with it to boot. Thanks for the replies gentlemen.
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