hello
i have a opportunity to buy a second hand 617 4 " 10 shoots
for a fair price here 350 euro
is somebody use this gun ?
THANKS
ANDRE

For a used 617 in good shape (assuming it is in good shape), it's about right (if my euro to dollar math is correct... about $500).

I have the same revolver and love it.

i think i was in good shape see only a picture
the owner have buy it for his woman fire less than 800
the price is right here a new is about 1100 euro when we can find one
i will try sunday at range
the only 22 that i have is a sig mosquito and i don't like

You will be happy with the 617.
Truly a wonderful gun that wont be picky like the Sig.
Peter

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I have three 617s: a 6" 10 shot, a 5" 6 shot, and a 4" 10 shot. I like all of them.

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Tom

I didn't know a 5" 617 was made..
Got any pics of that one Tom C ??
Gary/Hk

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MightShowYouHisSmith&Wesson

Just make sure it's a steel cylinder. For a while they had Aluminum cylinders and spent shells can become stuck in the chambers.

I have two 4's and a 6 and they all shoot very well.

I don't have one yet. I shot one and loved it. I have my eye on a 6" 10 shot. I am going to use it for squirrel hunting.


snakeman

you have reason guys i try and i buy it
comes with box and papers
a good price here,now i must let the mosquito to put the 617 on the autorisation
have a good day
ANDRE

As far as the prices goes, here's my track on the 617 10-shot. Note the last price I collected was in February 2009 and the price trends was at about $550 USD ≈ €386. A fair price, in my opinion, but only a bargain if it's in great shape with box & papers.

Multiply US Dollars by 0.702493853 to get the Euro equivalent

Smith & Wesson 617-6 Plus Revolver in .22, Long Rifle 4-in Bbl. Bluebook of Gun Values (30th Edition) indicates between $466 in 98% condition and $616 in 100% condition for this gun. I have 27 recorded prices for this model gun from $350 to $650 over a period of 5 Yrs 10 Mos ending February 18, 2009. The average price as of that date was $471. No refurbs, no refinishes, regular sights, adjusted to two magazines (if magazine fed), all represented as 95% or better, no distinction for import location or engineering revision, if any, no special editions, no distinctions for box, papers, tools. Current or last MSRP is $916.

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Originally Posted by 2000Z-71 Just make sure it's a steel cylinder. For a while they had Aluminum cylinders and spent shells can become stuck in the chambers.

You're gonna take some flack on that. Very few complaints about function on the aluminum cylinder. It was discontinued for cosmetic reasons, according to the Standard Catalog of S&W, 3rd Ed. The steel cylinder came in with the 617-3, although I had a 617-2 with a steel cylinder in a 6-inch Bbl model.

I still have a 617P with a 4-inch bbl. Terrific revolver.

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I bought a new 4" 10-shot 617 last September locally for $609 - they are nearly a $100 more now, for some reason. Used 617s run $500 up. I saw a used 10-shot 6" at a show this past spring for $650.



I did swap the grips for some of Kim Ahrends 'Retro Target' grips in unfinished cocobolo, which I finished with a penetrating oil finish. Several months back found me adding the DS-10 Speedloader and 6 x 10 loading block, which really seem to speed up my dispatching lots of ammo, something a 617 is most adept at accomplishing. With my collection of other caliber S&W revolvers, my main complaint about the 617 is simple - I should have bought it years ago - it really is fun!

Stainz

the model is a 617-4 steel cylinder ,i was very impressed by the 10 shoots cylinder .
i try to buy a 34 kit gun or a 18 but noy found one
sometime we can find one for a fair price .

They are great revolvers. You will enjoy it very much.

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Pax Per Potens

I have a 617-6, 4inch, 10 shot, that is great. I installed a gold bead front sight, Hogue cylinder release, and Hogue wood big butt grips. I think you'll really enjoy the 617.

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I love mine Primer. Sounds like you have a good revolver available for purchase.