I was shown this 6" Blue 17-3 today with a .22MRF barrel marking.
I did not get the serial number, nor did I have a .22 mag shell to see if it would chamber, looked about right to me though.
Mis-marked 48? He offered it at $650 in about 95% condition.
I always thought I might add a M48 to go with my 17-3 and 18 but, this one has me puzzled. What should I check for if I look at it again?
Any help is much appreciated.
John

Not enough info?

Just want to know what to check when I see it again.

That's it... are the barrel and cylinder really for 22 Magnum and do they appear to be original to the gun? Is it really stamped Model 17-3? I'm guessing it could have been "upgraded" by changing parts, or it could have "escaped" from the factory on a Friday afternoon(?)

Froggie

Are you sure on the marking?

I "think" it should be 22WMR which stands for:

.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire

In any case my books only show Model 17 and 17-2 and only in .22 LR.........

Couple of possibilities. If it is a .22mag barrel and cyl it could be mismarked (see many posts about mismarked guns) or a mag cylinder and barrel could have been fitted to a LR frame (seems less likely, but who knows). You would have to letter it to see what the factory says.

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Jim
Many K and N Frames

I'm sure about the 17-3 on the crane and the barrel marking, been carrying a .22 mag in my truck ever since I posted this.
I hope to see it again this weekend.
Is $650 too much if it is a factory mismarked 95% gun w/ no box or docs?
Would it be possible to find a .22LR cylinder to fit it?
Thanks