The Mod 617 is a peach of a gun to shoot. All of the variations are good. I assume it is a 6 shot, (the 617-4 was first to have 10 shot I believe). The -3 was the first 617 to have the newer style cylinder stop, eliminating the cylinder stop stud. It doesn't have the internal lock that some don't like. My opinion is there isn't any real advantage/disadvantage from a -1, -2, -3, -4, etc.
I do think $715 is a bit on the high side unless it is unfired in the box with all accessories. I have a -6 and it is a fine shooter, and the "I L" is a non-issue.
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H Richard
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