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11-15-2017, 05:07 PM
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Dating Combat Grips,, AND Dating 617 No Dash
My 617 no-dash has the serial # BPB41XX
Today, I received a set of combat grips in the mail,, that I can almost read the date.
When were combat grips made? I was wondering if knowing when they were made would help in guessing what date was stamped inside?
I was just wondering how close the grips are in date to the 617,,
Either way, my 617 looks much better with the new grips!
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11-15-2017, 05:27 PM
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Revolvers with the BPB serial number prefix were shipping in Febuary to June of 1993. Mostly in February and March.
Your grips appear to have a July 1992 ink stamp. It predates the gun's ship date so it's possible it's factory original. Typically the dates are closer, like a few weeks or a month or two, but a six month separation is not impossible.
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11-15-2017, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Kernel Crittenden
Revolvers with the BPB serial number prefix were shipping in Febuary to June of 1993. Mostly in February and March.
Your grips appear to have a July 1992 ink stamp. It predates the gun's ship date so it's possible it's factory original. Typically the dates are closer, like a few weeks or a month or two, but a six month separation is not impossible.
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Thanks for the info!! That makes the purchase even more special,,
This is my "woods walking" gun,, I just always liked the feel of this style grip.
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11-15-2017, 05:58 PM
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Think the colonel is right on. Looks like 1992 to me. Further, they didn't make those combats in 1982 or 2002.
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11-15-2017, 06:05 PM
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The rear sight on your 617 is a Millett which was very desirable with the bullseye guys. They are no longer made and finding them is hit and miss, mostly miss, and a tad expensive when you manage to hit. I have them on both of my no-dash 617s as well as several other S&W revolvers. A replacement factory sight shouldn't be hard to find if you want the original part to complete the package.
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11-15-2017, 06:15 PM
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Thanks for all the inputs!!
I have several 22 rimfires, but, this one has always been my go-to shooter.
Many thousands of rounds were fired in this gun in the early 2000's,,,
The gun has literally killed more than a hundred raccoons.
It even has a few crows, and 2 ground hogs.
Now, with these grips, I like the gun that much more!!
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