You sure? It def. has a pinned bbl. I thought those went out in 1980.It is post 1983. The serial number is the number on the butt of the pistol. The numbers on the yoke/crane were probably assembley numbers.
The one in the link you provided is Webley, not a S&W.There is one on Gunbroker that actually has bids currently at $255.
SN 98J3XX is 1971/72. That time period is known for the floating "J".It is post 1983. The serial number is the number on the butt of the pistol.
1967 to 1977.Which years were the 17-3 K22s made? I don't need to know the exact date of mine because I am sending for a letter from Roy soon. I am hoping that it turns out to be exactly what I think it is and is factory nickeled.
1981.the serial number was on the butt the number is 9d177xx and are they ss because i tried a magnet on it stuck so i didnt know if was a very low grade of ss