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Old 03-27-2018, 01:25 PM
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Back in the late 1990's I ordered a 617-1 4" with white outline, green Hi-Viz sights, from my (now closed) S&W stocking dealer and for some foolish reason let it go. I got a call from my current dealer who called to say he took in two revolvers, one a mint 6" Model 16-4 and a 4" 617-1 which was like new with box and docs etc. When he told me about the Model 617-1, I had a feeling it was (and turned out to be) my long lost revolver (pictured below). I had saved one last new pair of S&W factory round butt combat grips just in case I found the right gun, which I did and they are now pictured on my returning Model 617-1. I thought about also getting the Model 16-4 ($950), but settled on returning my Model 617-1 back home.
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Paul Harvey couldn't have done a better job telling, "The rest of the story." Thanks for sharing it, and congratulations.
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Good effort, but a job only half done. You need to go back and get the 16-4 before someone else does. That's a good price at $950 and you might be able to do a little better for buying two. Last one I saw on GB went for $1500, which is high, but I wouldn't be able to resist anywhere in the $900 range. S&W should have continued the combat stocks for the four inch guns! Good luck and enjoy the 617-1.

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As my local newspaper once published as a front page headline - “Unexpected Surprise” . Enjoy and don’t sell it again!
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Great story!!!! Love that!
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I'd call that a boomerang gun. What great luck and a great story.
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Great story and congrats Model39! The prodigal gun returns home!
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Darn gunpushers. They always have your gun of choice. I've had 6 Model 19's, 2 2/2", 2 4", 2 6". They're gone now. A fool is born every minute!
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Every piece of the puzzle goes where it belongs at the right time. Congratulations! You may now add good memories about waiting and search. The roads leading to a goal are at least as valuable and rewarding as the goal itself, while a new Graal may appear ....
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The return of the prodigal gun!
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