my friend is passing away and gave me an old gun he got somehow. I want to sell it for him or buy it myself. serial number is 17089 on the bottom of the grip and 7784 on the inside of case ejector pocket/catch. it also has markings on top of the barrel "smith and wesson springfield, mass usa pat'd july 1 84 and below that april 9 89 may 21 95 july 16 95 aug 4 95 dec 22 95 (or 96) oct 4 98. it has the S&W trademark on the right side of the pistol and on both grips

