A friend showed me what he said was a S&W Model 17 with a 8 3/8inch barrel in 22 LR.

He said that it had some issues (case splits, fairly inaccurate, etc) and asked if I could take a look at it.

Well, what he actually has is a S&W 48-4 with a 8 3/8 inch barrel. He only had one cylinder with it and I confirmed that it was a 22 Magnum. Some holster wear on the sides of the barrel, 85% finish beautiful blued remaining, a bit of pitting here and there, but in mechanically good shape.

Looks like it left the factory in 1977.

He said that I could have it, it just isn't the type of gun he likes (high speed, low drag type of guy). I guess I better get him a case of 9mm ammunition for his Glock 19? Or maybe two cases? I have no ideal as to the value of this revolver and want to get him something for it.

Any suggestions as to the brand/type of 22 magnum ammunition to shoot from it?

Thanks,

Hoover