I bumped into a S&W model 17 yesterday. Like new, not a mark on it and almost no turn line either. No box or papers and the price was 5 bills which is not good but fair considering condition and there's no lock. It shoots great and I'll probably save several times what I spent on ammo alone.
In this day you will probably have to pay close to $500. used if you want something nice. Prices on new ones are........ well, quality is higher.