Numbers on "swing arm" and serial number

[vanagon40]

I know almost nothing about handguns.

I just purchased a S&W K22 Model 17-3.

I noticed that there are numbers stamped on the "swing arm" (or whatever the piece that holds the cylinder is called). These numbers are different from the serial number.

On the end of the grip, the serial number (1K91174) is stamped, the serial number is also stamped on the frame under the "swing arm" along with "MOD 17-3". But the number on the "swing arm" is 76292.

Is there some significance to this number?

 

[Jim Watson]

Terminology: The "swing arm" is the yoke on a Smith & Wesson but Colt shows it as the crane.

The official legal true serial number on a S&W revolver is the number on the butt of the gun. It may appear elsewhere as you note.
The other number is known as a "fitting number" used to keep partly finished parts together at the factory before the gun is completed and assigned a serial number.

 

[Jim K]

Those numbers are often called "assembly numbers" because they keep fitted parts together during finishing and before final assembly.

Jim

 

[vanagon40]

Thank you for the information Jim and Jim. Would you believe my name is also Jim?

 

[Jim Watson]

We are obviously the Real People. Everybody else is just an extra from Central Casting.

 

[moewadle]

You bought your self a real treat

A Smith and Wesson revolver. I am guessing you will never regret it. I cannot shoot for fudge but I can come close to being respectable with my Model 10 and Model 21 Classic. Enjoy! I am one of the real people not named Jim.

 

[TheotherMikeG]

Congratulations on your purchase! I also have a 17-3 and consider it one of the best revolvers I own. Speaking of which, here it is...






Please forgive me, I couldn't help myself!

 

[vanagon40]

Looks almost identical to mine. I have the target trigger, target hammer, and adjustable sights.

I paid more than I wanted to for it, but figured I only live once, so why not buy a quality handgun and be happy the rest of my life?

Now, if I could just find the time to fire it.

 

[TheotherMikeG]

They're getting harder to find and the value will quickly catch up to the price you paid. Enjoy it!

 

[Brian Dale]

I know almost nothing about handguns.

I just purchased a S&W K22 Model 17-3.

You're starting off right. Well done, and Welcome.

 

[Brian Williams]

Nice piece, I have it's baby brother, a S&W 35-1.