I am looking to purchase a set of period correct S&W target stocks for for my 1973 17-3 . I'm not sure of the exact ones I need . Could someone post a picture of a pair ? Also how much can I expect to pay for a pair in excellent condition?

Your Model 17-3 would use grips pictured below. They should have black washers behind the medallions. The checkering would not have diamond patterns in them. The grips below have what as known as football cutouts for shell extraction on the top of the left grip panel. Either checkered or smooth design would be appropriate for the gun. The cost would run anywhere from $75 to $175 depending on the type of wood (Walnut or fancy wood).

What he said^^^^^^^. Another pair on an 18-3(lower gun). I'd expect to pay near $100 these days. Joe

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Thanks for replies and pictures . Now I know what to look for .

Check eBay. They show up there frequently.