Model 17 date of manufacture

[Targetfan]

I am new to this forum.
I just bought a S&W model 17 serial number AUN4120. From what I already found the delivery date of this unit is post 1980.
Is there a way to get more precise information on the delivery date?

Thanks

 

[824tsv]

Welcome to the forum. The Standard Catalog of S&W dates your model 17 to 1986-87. Is it a 17-4 or 17-5. January 1986 started with AHC 1687 and July 1987 started with AVB 8654. The only way to get a solid answer is to order a S&W historical letter. There is no other serial number- to- date info in the SCSW.

 

[Targetfan]

@824tsv

I finally received my transport permit and I now have the revolver in hand.

I found other numbers on the gun.
On the Yoke: MOD. 17-5,
On the stock sides: 4808,39669.

It is a model 17-5 with a 8 3/8 in barrel.

From the information you gave me, I assume the gun was delivered in may or june 1987.

I have been to the range; I appreciate the double action trigger feel and the long sights distance. Even if I have much difficulty to familiarise with the grip, it is my first revolver, my groups were quite good for a first experience.

Thanks for your information.

 

[824tsv]

Glad you like it. I have a 17-3 with the 8 3/8 barrel and a 29-2 with the 8 3/8. Love the long tubes... The numbers on the stocks don't mean anything to us, they are factory numbers. Enjoy your new acquisition!!