IIRC, in Savage code B = Laminated stock, V = Varmint weight barrel, T = Thumbhole stock, and SS or S = Stainless metal.
The only thumbhole stocked Savage 93 currently cataloged is the 93R17BTVS, so it differs from your rifle in that it has a different color of laminated stock and stainless metal.
If your Savage 17 shoots as good as my pre-AT 93R17BVSS, you'll be very pleased with it!
Jeff
