S&W 17-6

searcher5

Worth $400? .22 Cal, of course. Replacment grips, seller says he has the originals. No box, or papers. Blue finish, 95%. 4"bbl. Looking at buying this for my Dad. I think the price is a bit below market value. Other opinions?

we_dig_it

I would think so. Im no expert on Smiths, but 22 revolvers by S&w or Colt are pricey.

Laredo Lefty

Sounds like a good deal providing its 95% or better. The full lug models are nice guns. It should last him for ever.

Jorge

I'd hit it.

brier-49

That would be a Model 18 with the 4" barrel. Darn good price.

searcher5

quote:Originally posted by brier-49
That would be a Model 18 with the 4" barrel. Darn good price.


It's marked 17-6.

select-fire

Buy it.

Doc

At one time S&W made the M17 and M18 with the only real difference being the barrel length. At some point they combined them all into the M17 line. The 17-6 commenced in 1990 and that sounds like a realistic price to me.

searcher5

Bought it. I think he is going to be real happy with it. Thanks for all the advice. I seriously mean that.

bigoutside

Don't second guess yourself.
You did good.

Darned .22 revolver ANYTHING would run you at least half that.

Nice purchase. Post some pics when you are able.

Jorge

My favorite plinker is my 17-9.

Have fun!

woodhog

Excellent buy, you won't be sorry, and even if you were, you could make money on the deal.

lkannes

Congrats. You got a good deal.

Laredo Lefty

quote:Originally posted by Doc
At one time S&W made the M17 and M18 with the only real difference being the barrel length. At some point they combined them all into the M17 line. The 17-6 commenced in 1990 and that sounds like a realistic price to me.


They had different front sights.

searcher5

Gave it to him tonight. He's real pleased with it. Again, I thank you all for your input.