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s&w 1917 I am very much interested in the 1917 smith. Can I get the full serial #? Also the grips are not correct to the gun. The correct ones are hard to find and usually cost about $100. If you can help me out on the price a little and give me the serial# we have a deal. Thanks, Ron Fox

Thanks for the replies and thoughts. Think I will wait and watch for a more original piece even if it is a little rougher. Ron

Hello all, Looking to you more experienced than I am to give me your thoughts on a question that I have. Approximatly how much does it affect the value of a pre-war N frame by having the bluing redone? 50%? Less or more? Consider that the gun is in average condition. I am looking at a 38/44 hd...

thanks for your helpful comments guys. Ron

am looking at a 1917 model on an online auction. I am trying to understand the serial # procedure for this gun. It seems the military put a # on the butt, I don't know where the number also appears on the gun. Also, did S&W have any serial numbers on the military versions? THe # on the butt is...

Good news and thanks to all that replied. After switching strain screws between the two guns they both shot perfectly. The k-22 fired in single and double action mode and the k-38 was fine with the slightly shorter strain screw. Ron

Thanks for the replies and ideas. Took your advice and tried something. I also have a k-38 and I took the grips off both guns and compared the strain screws. The screw on the k-22 was a hair shorter so I switched the screws between the 2 guns. Will try them both out this weekend to see if it...

can anyone tell me the cause, causes, of light primer strikes on a K-22, ser. #k85...? The problem is much worse double action, 3 out of 6, than it is single action. Have tried different ammo but the mark on the case is very light with all brands. If it needs to go to a gunsmith tell me because...

Thanks for the info guys, very helpful. Ron

Hi all, I have a K-22 and a K-38, my eyes aren't what they used to be and I have used bright orange paint on some of my stainless guns with good success. My question is if this would damage the bluing on the K's if I would decide to remove the paint later. Have been reading this forum for a...

I have a nickle Colt 1911 gov't. that I use Hoppe's Elite on. It does a great job, no oder, and is approved for nickle.