22LR MOUNTAIN GUN!?

flatlanderia · Apr 16, 2016

I see available online a model 617 mountain gun, 4 1/8" in 22LR. I can't find any info on this online. The SKU is 150929. Description says it's new 'old' stock. Anyone have any information or experience with this piece? Think it will make a perfect carry around the farm! THanks

murphydog · Apr 16, 2016

There was a recent post about it with a photo. They could have very well named it the 618. Someone here will have one soon and post a report.

Kernel Crittenden · Apr 16, 2016

It's a step in the right direction. A sku that starts with "15" usually means it's not standard production. Maybe a limited run for a certain distributor. You can see it's a 10-shot. I'd like it better if they lost the ejector shroud.

The Norseman · Apr 16, 2016

22lr Mountain Gun

$649.99 Item Number: 150929 Smith & Wesson Model 617
Mountain Gun 22LR 10-Shot Revolver with 4 1/8-inch Barrel

Available at Sportsmans Outdoor Superstore and Slickguns.

This Model 617 Mountain Gun is part of our S&W Archive Collection -
a collection of rare Smith & Wesson firearms that are all brand-new,
in original condition, but no longer manufactured.
•SKU: 150929
•Model: 617 Mountain Gun
•Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
•Capacity: 10 Rounds
•Barrel: 4 1/8" Tapered
•Front Sight: Black Ramp
•Rear Sight: Adjustable
•Grip: Synthetic
•Action: Single/Double Action
•Frame Size: Medium - Exposed Hammer
•Finish: Satin Stainless
•Overall Length: 9.13"
•Material: Stainless Steel Frame / Stainless Steel Cylinder
•Weight Empty: 38 oz

retiredbadge8091 · Apr 17, 2016

Is it on the K frame or the L frame? I'd be interested in a K frame.

S&W ucla · Apr 17, 2016

617 would be a K frame. I REALLY like that one!!

Willyboy · Apr 17, 2016

Mtn Gun 22lr

Yeah, a 22 Mountain Gun would be really handy if you were attacked by a weasel or marmot..Willyboy

68sixspeed · Apr 17, 2016

I wish it didn't say mountain gun on a 22 but it didn't stop me from ordering one! Thanks for sharing, I had been looking for a good deal on a 4" 617 and the semi lug barrel is different in a good way.

SweetMK · Apr 17, 2016

They are gone,,,

PeaceSells560 · Apr 18, 2016

Well, I bought one (I think it might have been the last one they had). It should be in my hands on Thursday.

stmry · Apr 18, 2016

PeaceSells560 said:
Well, I bought one (I think it might have been the last one they had). It should be in my hands on Thursday.

Congratulations. Looks very cool. Please let us know your thoughts after a range session.

CAJUNLAWYER · Apr 18, 2016

I just checked on Smith's Web Site for the specs on a regular 617 and the new Mountain Gun is considerably lighter....by.9oz.
Nice gun-more selections-glad to see Smith putting it out. I'll hang on to my 617-4.
Although I'd be curious if it has the new ball detent locking system like thge new 66 and the 669 or whatever the number is of the new L frame .44 mag

S&W ucla · Apr 18, 2016

Called S&W about the 617 Mountain gun and this was a special distributor run that was done this year. I missed getting one "by that much", as Maxwell Smart would say!!!

The L-frame 44 is a 69. Also curious about lock.

flatlanderia · Apr 18, 2016

I ordered one as well before they were out of stock!

CAJUNLAWYER · Apr 18, 2016

Ya don't suppose that they have any left over barrels at the mothership???? One of those would look good on my 617-4

Lou_NC · Apr 18, 2016

Kernel Crittenden said:
It's a step in the right direction. A sku that starts with "15" usually means it's not standard production. Maybe a limited run for a certain distributor. You can see it's a 10-shot. I'd like it better if they lost the ejector shroud.

Color me skeptical, but that 10-shot cylinder certainly appears to have been photoshopped into the frame. (The color of the stainless of the cylinder doesn't match the frame).

I hope I'm proven wrong...........but a new 617 for $650?? C'mon, this smells REALLY fishy.

Lou

S&W ucla · Apr 18, 2016

Lou_NC said:
but a new 617 for $650?? C'mon, this smells REALLY fishy.

Lou

Photo may be composite but gun is real. It took S&W a few minutes to find because it was not regular run, but it was a special distributor run this year. He also said that was a good price. I also asked about parts barrel and said they had none.

Straight from the horses mouth this morning!

Green Frog · Apr 18, 2016

I would have jumped on one of those barrels as the donor for Project 616 when it was being built... I guess I'm probably better off with the heavier barrel, but this Mountain Gun configuration would have made a sweet looking 327 Fed Mag carry gun!

Froggie

SweetMK · Apr 18, 2016

Lou_NC said:
I hope I'm proven wrong...........but a new 617 for $650?? C'mon, this smells REALLY fishy.

Lou

My local FFL that will receive it was already registered with the seller,, and had purchased guns in the past from them,,, so,, I am hoping all is well.

Fltr09 · Apr 18, 2016

I also called S&W about a barrel. They have none. Sounds like they should make a few?

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