Continuing with my post above, things are the opposite with the Model 17. From the Model 17 introduction in late 1920, the Model 17A "Standard" Grade had a plain stock and ringed slide handle.
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When Remington replaced the Model 10 with the Model 29, the A "Standard" Grade got checkered stocks and slide handles. So, within the year the Model 17A "Standard" Grade did too --
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Early style Model 17A --
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Late Model 17A --
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