Used 617 for $675

[Cincinnatus]

I've been thinking this one over for a day or two now.

I found for sale a used S&W Model 617 10 shot .22 with 4" barrel, original box, and original grips along with aftermarket wood grips. Looks to be in very good condition with no visible stratches and no apparent damage from any dry firing. Seller said he would take $675.

I would normally say that the price would have to be a bit lower or I would just buy one new, but I haven't even been able to find a 617 lately, especially in 4" configuration.

To buy, or not to buy? That is the question...

 

[John828]

That's not a bad price at all. I would buy it.

 

[Pointshoot]

I have one, its a very nice revolver. If you get one you'll enjoy it.

I'm glad I bought mine (and most of my other guns) . . . years ago.

No inflation ? Yeah . . . . right.

 

[mooner]

Actually that seems to be a pretty decent price if you were looking for one. I love mine.

 

[red rick]

I have not seen one under $700 and I am looking for one . I would jump on it for that price if it doesn't have the hole .

 

[DJW]

I doubt you will find one w/out the hole. Look for one with the steel cylinder. Love it!

 

[ljnowell]

How old is it? If made in the last few years I would look closely to see if the barrel is canted. I have examined them up to about five years old and found more with canted barrels than without.

 

[zoom6zoom]

That's a fair price today. And these are just going up and up in price.

 

[Yoda]

Got one with spare cylinder

Got one at a great pre-2000 price. It came with a 10-round cylinder and a 6-round cylinder. I wonder what it would take to bore the 6-shot cylinder to .22 Magnum or something...

- - - Yoda

 

[hAkron]

Yoda, do both cylinders function in the gun? I would think a gun timed for a 10 shot cylinder wouldn't be timed for a 6 shot cylinder.

 

[hAkron]

I'm a gigantic fan of .22 revolvers. I think it's lame that they cost so much, but with a 617 you are getting a revolver that will NOT leave you wanting.

 

[Kernel]

I'm a gigantic fan of .22 revolvers. I think it's lame that they cost so much

I don't know how many times I've seen comments like this regarding .22 revolvers. It's made to the same standard as any other S&W revolver. Same steel, same labor costs. Why wouldn't the price be the same? You think they should sell them to break even, just because it's a .22?

 

[hAkron]

I don't know how many times I've seen comments like this regarding .22 revolvers. It's made to the same standard as any other S&W revolver. Same steel, same labor costs. Why wouldn't the price be the same? You think they should sell them to break even, just because it's a .22?

The price usually ISN'T the same. They are typically more than their centerfire cousins...at least that's been my experience. I would be happy if they were the same price as a normal used K-frame.

 

[Kernel]

Look at an old catalog from the '50's or '60's. The prices were the same when they were new. It's supply and demand that drives up the cost of old K-frame .22's. People want them and there aren't enough to go around. If only law enforcement agencies in the '50's thru 80's had bought a million+ .22 LR revolvers, instead of all those .38's and .357's.

 

[22-rimfire]

I would probably bite at $675 if I wanted it. The 4" 617's are hard to find. I guess I would be a lot happier at $650, but that is only $25 and I wouldn't let that stop me from getting one.

I assume this is from an individual, so you are not paying sales tax and transfer fees. So, that is a big plus in terms of the ultimate cost. Get it. But check it out and don't let your eyes glaze over when you handle it. Check it out.

These revolvers are really getting expensive from my point of view. The price keeps going up and it is likely to continue going up.

I don't have a 4" 617, but I do own a 4" M17 and M18 (6 shooters)-both with nice blue finishes.

 

[zoom6zoom]

It came with a 10-round cylinder and a 6-round cylinder. I wonder what it would take to bore the 6-shot cylinder to .22 Magnum or something...

.22 Mag is .224, .22LR is .223.
I don't know that the six and ten round cylinders are readily swappable. I've never seen a set before, and believe the action is timed for one or the other.

 

[TennJed]

One of the great .22lr handguns. built to last generations. Think of it this way.

If it lasts 5 years it would cost you $0.37 a day to own it
If it lasts 10 years, $0.19 a day
if it lasts 20 years, $0.10 a day
if it lasts 40 years, $0.05 a day

you get the idea.

 

[22-rimfire]

One of the great .22lr handguns. built to last generations. Think of it this way.

If it lasts 5 years it would cost you $0.37 a day to own it
If it lasts 10 years, $0.19 a day
if it lasts 20 years, $0.10 a day
if it lasts 40 years, $0.05 a day

you get the idea.

And, it will be more than likely worth what you paid for it if you ever sell it. With the rising cost of the 617 and other S&W revolvers, folks that want one won't blink an eye at $675 in a short time and that's after shooting thousands of rounds through it. Get the idea....

As an added note, I have seen M17's and M18's in good condition listed for more than that a few years ago. I believe I paid $550 for the 4" M17 a couple of years ago and THAT was a very good price at a gunshop.

 

[Eaglestroker]

I would jump on that without much thought. If you pass there are some hungry members here judging by earlier posts

 

[aarondhgraham]

One thing is for certain,,,

One thing is for certain,,,
It won't be any cheaper tomorrow.

Buy the gun,,,
Assuming you want one.

Aarond

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[cwmoss]

I think I gave $650 for mine. You won't regret it. Super nice revolver. So much fun to shoot.
Daryl (cwmoss)

 

[Seven High]

FWIW I have seen 617s on sale locally NIB for $639.00.

 

[mdauben]

FWIW I have seen 617s on sale locally NIB for $639.00.

Wish I could! I have not seen any 617s for sale at any price locally.