17-5 help please

[meh92]

What were the design changes specific to the 17-5? Are they common guns? I found one today and put a few dollars down to hold it.

It has a 6" barrel (no underlug), target stocks (nice grain), target hammer, target trigger, box, papers, sight tool, anti-rust paper, and is in fantastic condition (no obvious wear or damage, but a turn ring).

Price was $475+tax after a little haggling. Sound good?

 

[CAV 1SG]

"The last design change for the Non underlug Barrel Model 17 Masterpiece series came in 1988. This series was called the 17-5 series and in 1988 a new Yoke retention package and radius stud were added. In 1989 The Model 17 Non Underlug Barrel K-22 was discontinued for the model 17-6 series."

Quoted from another source...hope it helps.

 

[Wee Hooker]

17-5's are not rare. I've owned several myself and still own one. Very nicely appointed and fit for the most part.
YOU DID GOOD! Enjoy it.
p.s. Post some pics!

 

[meh92]

Thanks. I'll definitely post some pics when it comes home.

 

[PMRet]

It has a 6" barrel (no underlug), target stocks (nice grain), target hammer, target trigger, box, papers, sight tool, anti-rust paper, and is in fantastic condition (no obvious wear or damage, but a turn ring).Price was $475+tax after a little haggling. Sound good?

Good? An excellent condition K-22 with 3T's, box and papers, OTD at a little over $500? Sounds great!