SN to date of Manufacture on K22 Masterpiece

[Bumpa]

How do I know DOM on Model 17 s&W based on SN ?
I was told it was 1948 but I have no reference as to what year the SN should be for one in the 52000 range. K22 Masterpiece.

Bumpa

 

[rabid wombat]

first welcome….there are a bunch of smart people, and you got me

This going to be a thread for those who are looking for a date of manufacture for their S&W revolvers.

We'd need to know :

a) caliber
b) bbl length (from cylinder to muzzle)
c) grips shape (round or square)
d) number of shots/cylinder bores
e) type of sights.
f) serial number, and if there is a letter in front of or anywhere near the s/n on the bottom of the grip
g) Model number if it is under the crane.
That number, if it is the s/n, should come from the butt of the grip (or under the barrel or face of the cylinder).

A picture or two is worth A LOT of words in this case...

try: https://www.thehighroad.org/index.p...-date-of-manufacture-of-s-w-revolvers.372213/

 

[Jeff olson]

1948 is the correct ship date.

 

[Bumpa]

Thanks for that.
Best investment my gunsmith big brother ever pushed me to!

 

[Bumpa]

Nice to own something older than myself!