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Dieter;
The best S & W reference book (Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson) lists two 617 PC models. One was named the "Target Champion" with 235 made in 1995-'96 with a 6" barrel, the other version had 327 made in 1998-'99 with a "profile barrel" (no description as to its meaning). If you have the box the first gun has a Product Code of 170066, and the other 170122. The book has a serial number table but the ETC prefix is not listed.
They were listed as all being shipped to a German distributor, Wischo, so I gather it is not too much of an assumption that you are in Germany? Also, no photos of either of the guns are in the book, so if you are able to post some we would be very interested to see them. Hope this is helpful.
The best S & W reference book (Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson) lists two 617 PC models. One was named the "Target Champion" with 235 made in 1995-'96 with a 6" barrel, the other version had 327 made in 1998-'99 with a "profile barrel" (no description as to its meaning). If you have the box the first gun has a Product Code of 170066, and the other 170122. The book has a serial number table but the ETC prefix is not listed.
They were listed as all being shipped to a German distributor, Wischo, so I gather it is not too much of an assumption that you are in Germany? Also, no photos of either of the guns are in the book, so if you are able to post some we would be very interested to see them. Hope this is helpful.
For what it's worth, a link to a 617 PC that was for sale on a website in Europe was posted last spring. I presume it was the "profile barrel" model as it had flats machined on the sides of a 6" barrel that started out as the regular full lug style. I too would like to see pictures of any PC 617s that members have or links to pictures.
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Gil
Best Regards,
Gil
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PC 617
Nice, Thanks for the pictures.
Nice, Thanks for the pictures.
Dieter,
Thank-you for the pictures. That matches the one that was for sale last spring. So far as I know all PC 617s went to Europe so we can only look, not touch.
I use my 617 no-dash full lug for good old fashioned indoor bullseye matches through the winter. It's a lot more fun than an auto loader. I presume yours is accurate as all of my k22s have been.
Gil
Thank-you for the pictures. That matches the one that was for sale last spring. So far as I know all PC 617s went to Europe so we can only look, not touch.
I use my 617 no-dash full lug for good old fashioned indoor bullseye matches through the winter. It's a lot more fun than an auto loader. I presume yours is accurate as all of my k22s have been.
Gil
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Very nice gun, thanks for posting the photos!
Very nice gun, thanks for posting the photos!
Anton Dee
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That is one nice gun!
And a bargain, in my eyes...
Enjoy it!
Not sure whether I have shared this photo with you guys?
And a bargain, in my eyes...
Enjoy it!
Not sure whether I have shared this photo with you guys?
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Frank237
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Thanks for the pics.
WHY didn't they release THAT here?? I'd be all over one of those!
FN in MT
WHY didn't they release THAT here?? I'd be all over one of those!
FN in MT
GF
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I agree. I'd like to have a word with the marketing genius at S&W who made the decision to sell these only overseas. I'd have one question for them. WHY???? The 22LR has got to be the most popular gun going! Especially in the states!
Does anyone have anymore details on this one? Years of production, etc? It should have a whiz-bangy name? Like the .22 "Ultralight Hunter"
IC
I agree. I'd like to have a word with the marketing genius at S&W who made the decision to sell these only overseas. I'd have one question for them. WHY???? The 22LR has got to be the most popular gun going! Especially in the states!
Does anyone have anymore details on this one? Years of production, etc? It should have a whiz-bangy name? Like the .22 "Ultralight Hunter"
IC
wantmoresmiths
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For as much as I like the U.S. version of the 617, I do find the underlug makes it muzzle heavy. I really like this PC version, and also would be in line to buy one.
It seems odd to me that even if the factory chose not to market this version here in the states, none of the distributors decided to offer this version.
It seems odd to me that even if the factory chose not to market this version here in the states, none of the distributors decided to offer this version.
SteadyHand
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I'd be in line to buy at least two PC .22 Revos - probably 3 or 4! No kidding.
It should be possible to re-import one from Europe.
Actually there is one offered @ Waffen-Heim (search for Waffenmarkt / Revolver-Sportrevolver), see screenshot of the ad. This 617PC seems to be brand new and unused.
If the language is a problem in communication with this dealer, I can help
BR., Dieter
Actually there is one offered @ Waffen-Heim (search for Waffenmarkt / Revolver-Sportrevolver), see screenshot of the ad. This 617PC seems to be brand new and unused.
If the language is a problem in communication with this dealer, I can help
BR., Dieter
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Dieter and Anton;
Those are some nice revolvers! The "profile" barrel is contoured similar to a currently available US model called the 686 SSR, an L-frame .357.
My best guess as to why these were all shipped to Europe would be the German distributor special-ordered them. I suspect the current demand for .22 revolvers was not the same here in the mid-late 1990s compared to now, when factory centerfire ammo was quite a bit cheaper. They might have been a hard sell in the US back then.
Those are some nice revolvers! The "profile" barrel is contoured similar to a currently available US model called the 686 SSR, an L-frame .357.
My best guess as to why these were all shipped to Europe would be the German distributor special-ordered them. I suspect the current demand for .22 revolvers was not the same here in the mid-late 1990s compared to now, when factory centerfire ammo was quite a bit cheaper. They might have been a hard sell in the US back then.
Frank237
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Anyone have any pull with Smith? Anyone know WHO to call to look into having another run of these produced? If these could be kept at a reasonable price point .....these would sell.
FN in MT
FN in MT
617 PC
Has anyone gone through the pain to import this 617PC ?
Per Dieter's input I ordered the one in his post from Waffen-Heim in GR. It took 3 + months to arrive. I have requested a history from S&W.
Once I have complete details I'll post pic's.
Has anyone gone through the pain to import this 617PC ?
Per Dieter's input I ordered the one in his post from Waffen-Heim in GR. It took 3 + months to arrive. I have requested a history from S&W.
Once I have complete details I'll post pic's.
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