I saw this on Joe Salters site and had to have it. I had been actively seeking a M63 and saw this. I figure I can always find a M63, but these no dash M617 4" bbl. revolvers are very hard to find. It is unfired, and the collector in me says" don't shoot it", but this is not a minty 1947 K22 transitional, although I paid more for it than the 47 gun. The grips are stamped 9-13-1990. I would imagine this is when it was put together. In any event, I thought I would share this with the forum members. Big Larry