Letter from Roy Jinks indicates that 306 units were shipped in mid 1998 to Germany [ Serial # ETC0001 through ETC0306.] This is a PC modification to Model 617-1. S&W dealer Wischo placed the order for Product Code 170122.
( Special Order # 8190 )

Description
Stainless Steel Bead finish
Profile barrel ( 6" )
Round butt
Grips: Per Roy Jinks the weapons were shipped with stocks however the S&W parts dept indicated they were shipped less stocks. My SN # ETC018X was shipped to me with Nill grips SW03P.
Target trigger 0.400" / target hammer 0.500"!

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That is one PC revolver that any k22fan would love to find. It's not likely but maybe one of these years I'll have one. Please consider e-mailing the information in your letter to the authors of the SCSW. They are collecting information and may print a 4th ed. eventually. The 3rd ed. only had scant mention of this PC gun's existence.

Would love to see a full spread of photos on that beauty. Also a list of improvements performed by PCt would be appreciated. Thanks for sharing.

I want one!