New to me S&W Mod 17-4

[Wildbillz]

Hi All
I just got back from picking this up. I paid $595 out the door for it. I must have a soft spot for old Smiths. 5.75" Bbl with partridge type sights. SN# 78K5XX can anyone idea a manufacture date by that? It shows a little wear and has a couple of rust spots but other wise not to bad. What do y'all think?

Thanks
WB

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

Check the Serial Number again.

The Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson lists Serial Numbers such as 7KXXXX.

All the serial numbers I see only have one numerical digit in front of the K, I do not see any with two digits in front of the K.

By the way, barrels are measured from the front of the cylinder, not the front of the frame. That looks like a 6" barrel to me.

For instance, this is my Model 17-3 that I bought brand-spanky new in 1975. It has a six inch barrel, measured from the front of the cylinder. Serial number 6K719XX. I paid $125 for it back then.

 

[Pat Riot]

Nice model 17. Congratulations!

 

[red rick]

Nice 17 and you got it at a good price .

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Nice score!
You're gunna love it.

 

[Wildbillz]

Check the Serial Number again.

The Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson lists Serial Numbers such as 7KXXXX.

All the serial numbers I see only have one numerical digit in front of the K, I do not see any with two digits in front of the K.

By the way, barrels are measured from the front of the cylinder, not the front of the frame. That looks like a 6" barrel to me.

For instance, this is my Model 17-3 that I bought brand-spanky new in 1975. It has a six inch barrel, measured from the front of the cylinder. Serial number 6K719XX. I paid $125 for it back then.

Yep I was off on the SN# but not the 78K part. Its 78K95xx. Stamped both in the cylinder recess area and the flat of the grip. Barrel measured from the front of the cylinder to the muzzle 5.75". Leave it to me to find the odd ball.

WB

 

[silicosys4]

Very nice, everyone needs a Target Masterpiece. One of the most classic revolvers ever made and a joy to shoot with some match 148gr wadcutters

 

[Boom Vang]

Very nice, everyone needs a Target Masterpiece. One of the most classic revolvers ever made and a joy to shoot with some match 148gr wadcutters

Whoa.... that's gotta be one LONG bullet in .22 LR. Probably made especially for the Model 17.

 

[Walkalong]

I paid $595 out the door for it

Sweet! If I stumble onto one like that, it's going home with me as well.

 

[nettlle]

If you join the Smith and Wesson forum and ask them they will look the serial number up for you. They did for me. Nice folks.

 

[tubeshooter]

If you join the Smith and Wesson forum and ask them they will look the serial number up for you. They did for me. Nice folks.

They also have a 331-page thread stickied right here in the Revolver forum at THR where they will do that very same thing for you. Been doing it 17 years (almost).

Pretty nice folks also, I have found. I've availed myself of it a time or two.


Nice pic, by the way.

 

[nettlle]

They also have a 331-page thread stickied right here in the Revolver forum at THR where they will do that very same thing for you. Been doing it 17 years.

Pretty nice folks also, I have found. I've availed myself of it a time or two.


Nice pic, by the way.

I didn't know that. Thank you!

 

[roval]

i have a beat up 17-2 from 1964 bought used that i really like. the trigger pull is excellent. it is the most consistent among the 3 22 revolvers (617 and colt king cobra target) for shooting 12 gauge hulls standing or brass end facing you on top of a 10 yrd target stand. also fun for shooting golf balls on the ground. using bulk ammo. the colt is a close second. i can't shoot it well with the magna grips so i put my 586's classic new series altamont grips.

 

[Riomouse911]

Nice K frame .22! The Model 17’s are by far my favorite .22 revolvers, almost always found with great triggers, sights, etc. My 17-2 was apparently owned by a female bullseye shooter of some renown and used as her practice gun. It has a bit of bluing wear from use and wears some Thai grips, but I must say it has a trigger action that’s smooth as glass and shoots very well.



Let us know how it shoots for you when you get a chance to take it out.

Stay safe.