4" 617 Ashland. Should be elated but....

[Jerryatric3]

Been looking for a 4" 617 no dash for a LONG time. Friend called, son-in-law has one in great condition that he wants to sell. I'll take it.....agreed on price, ran to car for the hour and a half drive to pick it up. Haven't been this excited in a LONG time.

Seller proudly hands me his 617. Never seen anything like it, no lug, matt finish and definitely not what I've been looking for. He is so excited about the sale that I couldn't bring myself to tell him I didn't want it. Forked over the cash for the LONG ride home.

Got home and started trying to figure out what I just bought. 4" stamped Mod. 617, serial number BHP73XX, matt finish and combat stocks. Found a few threads....one of two hundred, Ashland, 1991 special run, holy grail of K22's etc.... Called seller back and told him this was a collectable gun and if he put it up for auction could get considerably more for it than what I just paid him. "Nope, I'm happy with sale and don't want to bother with auction".

Soooo....did I score the Holy Grail as some have called it?? Excited but at the same time the whole search was for a twin of my 4" 686 which this definitely is not. The search continues, 4" 617 no dash LNIB. I know there's one out there.....

 

[Shark Bait]

I'd be thrilled with that gun at the right price. Sorry, no sympathy here, unless you want to send it to me.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Sent you a PM

 

[weatherby]

Someone was looking out for you on Memorial day.
That's a gift horse for sure.

 

[jack the toad]

Congrats on a very nice and desirable M617.
Did it come with box, etc?

 

[BAM-BAM]

Been looking for a 4" 617 no dash for a LONG time. Friend called, son-in-law has one in great condition that he wants to sell.


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Soooo....did I score the Holy Grail as some have called it?? ....

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Snapping Twig]

You scored!

 

[Jerryatric3]

Unfortunately no box or papers......bummer eh?

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

Those have traded hands in the $3,000 and more range. Don't give it away.

 

[Jerryatric3]

Those have traded hands in the $3,000 and more range. Don't give it away.

No box or papers but excellent condition. What would you guess?

 

[Shark Bait]

Unfortunately no box or papers......bummer eh?

Enjoy it and drive on Soldier. I sure as heck would!

 

[one eye joe]

Been looking for a 4" 617 no dash for a LONG time. Friend called, son-in-law has one in great condition that he wants to sell. I'll take it.....agreed on price, ran to car for the hour and a half drive to pick it up. Haven't been this excited in a LONG time.

Seller proudly hands me his 617. Never seen anything like it, no lug, matt finish and definitely not what I've been looking for. He is so excited about the sale that I couldn't bring myself to tell him I didn't want it. Forked over the cash for the LONG ride home.

Got home and started trying to figure out what I just bought. 4" stamped Mod. 617, serial number BHP73XX, matt finish and combat stocks. Found a few threads....one of two hundred, Ashland, 1991 special run, holy grail of K22's etc.... Called seller back and told him this was a collectable gun and if he put it up for auction could get considerably more for it than what I just paid him. "Nope, I'm happy with sale and don't want to bother with auction".

Soooo....did I score the Holy Grail as some have called it?? Excited but at the same time the whole search was for a twin of my 4" 686 which this definitely is not. The search continues, 4" 617 no dash LNIB. I know there's one out there.....

I WOULD NOT BE HAPPY EITHER ! ! !

YOU RE NEVER GOING TO FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS M617. IF IT IS SUCH A HOT ITEM, CLEAN IT UP, TAKE SOME GOOD PICS, AND POST IT ON GUN BROKER.....

START IT OFF AT A BID EQUAL TO WHAT YOU PAID FOR IT, PLUS $35. FOR SHIPPING. ADVERTISE THE GUN WITH "FREE SHIPPING", TO SWEETEN THE DEAL.....

JUST ONE BIDDER, AND YOU HAVE YOUR MONEY BACK. THEN YOU CAN RESUME YOUR HUNT FOR THE M617 THAT YOU REALLY WANT.....
,

 

[k22fan]

The holly grail? Close, but not quite. THE holly grail of stainless K-22s is the one and only K-22 Combat Masterpiece. It is a stainless Model 18 that got stamped Model 6x. I forget the last digit. It is owned by a forum member. You did get close. Damn close.

By the way, THE holly grail of S&W .22s is THE .22 Registered Magnum. Its where abouts are unknown.

 

[CH4]

Very nice! Didn't know there was such a creature. Great story

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

.... THE holly grail of S&W .22s is THE .22 Registered Magnum. Its where abouts are unknown.

Yes. Last I heard it was last seen in a clam shell holster with the Loch Ness Monster headed North for fifty thousand leagues under the sea. [emoji6]

 

[S&WsRsweet]

I'm no k22 expert but even I know what a good example of the Ashland is worth ,wow talking about falling in tne stuff and comin out smellin like a rose. I must applaud your efforts to not take advantage of the fella you got it from that was very nice of you.

 

[The Norseman]

S&W Model 617 .22lr Ashland

Thank you for sharing a Great Story and
Great Revolver. Also thank you for the pictures.

Congratulations and Enjoy. Please post a Range
Report when you shoot it.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Yes you did. Don't anyone con you out of it.

 

[Tom_R]

If that gun was dragged behind a garbage truck I still would have snagged it just for the grips.

You did great. That is one beautiful piece of Smith and Wesson Goodness.

 

[Jerryatric3]

Thank you for sharing a Great Story and
Great Revolver. Also thank you for the pictures.

Congratulations and Enjoy. Please post a Range
Report when you shoot it.

There will be NO range report from me. Doubt I could bring myself to shoot it. That's why I'm still looking for the 617 no dash.