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Old 03-15-2012, 07:16 PM
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When did Smith and Wesson begin the "Lifetime Warranty" on revolvers???

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Old 03-15-2012, 07:19 PM
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When did Smith and Wesson begin the "Lifetime Warranty" on revolvers???

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Pretty sure it was 1989
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Thanks...any others recall or have any thoughts?

I happen to have a 1989 617. Nothing is wrong with it at all but I was just curious as to when the "Lifetime" deal began.
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Old 03-15-2012, 08:21 PM
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February 1, 1989, from page 34 owners manual Smith&Wesson revolvers-modern style.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/wcsstore...01-30-2011.pdf
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February 1989
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Warranty is one year. The Service Policy is lifetime:



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Thanks to all...good information.

I was gone all day today and just got the chance to read these posts.

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