After looking for some time, I purchased a 26 3/4 inch kettle on craigslist. The previous owner said it was her grandpa's and she didn't know it's history. I was hoping someone might be able to give me some info on its age.

There is no date code but the lid vent reads:
Weber-Stephen Products Co
Weber
Bar-B-Q Kettle
Pat. Pending
Arlington Heights, Ill.

The Grill has metal handles and 3 lower vents each with 4 holes.

If anyone can give me some info on this grill it would be greatly appreciated.

Do you have any pictures? This forum was trying to find out similar info?

I too have been asking to see if there is anyplace to find out all the models, years made, etc, but no luck yet.

Hey Matt,
If the kettle itself has 2 metal handles, and a riveted wood handle on the lid, I would guess this to be mid-70's vintage.
I think they went from 2 metal hanndles on the kettle, to 2 wood handles, to one wood handle. I could be wrong though. I have a 22.5" that matches your description, and my neighbor said he bought it in 1974.
No expert here, just my $.02.