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Old 04-28-2024, 10:42 PM
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When did Smith stop manufacturing the model 617 with an 8 3/8 inch barrel?
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My 4th edition of the standard catalog says 8 3/8 discontinued in2002 .
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There were a few early 617-6s made with the long barrel, not often seen.
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Because they ran out of wheels to hold up the front end.
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There were a few early 617-6s made with the long barrel, not often seen.
That explains the current prices.
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Because they ran out of wheels to hold up the front end.
One of my favorite smallgame hunting revolvers, used 90%+ standing. I have an underlugged 8 3/8" 17 that gets used in IHMSA Smallbore, also usually shot standing. Granted, it's a bit much for steady one handed use.

Wheels would make it altogether unwieldy! (Might be good for a SAGE stocked, heavy barreled M1a, though....that and some wheelbarrow handles.)
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