Shoot it. That's what it's purpose...........Guns were made to shoot........Pictures were made to look at.....You'll being doing yourself a great disservice not to enjoy it.......80% of my Smiths were NIB at one time.. I enjoy shooting them all.
4" 617 Ashland. Should be elated but....
- Thread starter Jerryatric3
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That's YOUR opinion and one held by lots of others but this is the OP's gun and he doesn't really care for the half lug, he WANTS a full lug 617 No Dash to match his 4" 686. So, you couple that with the fact that its a very scarce example and you can see why he's not just going to shoot it.
OP, it sounds like the best plan of action is for you to sell this beauty to someone who loves it for what it is, then you can go buy a 617 No Dash and have LOTS of money left.....
Problem Solved.
OP
Jerryatric3
US Veteran
I agree with you but...not in this case. My guns hang out in the safe but NONE of them are queens. They get shot or they're gone. I will get a 617 no dash to shoot, enjoy and round out my small stable. I would not enjoy shooting the Ashland always worrying about a ding, nick or scratch. Just me but the more I learn about them the more I think it belongs with a real collector which I'm not. 410bore hit the nail on the head.
center_shot
Member
Sell it, buy a new 617 - hold the rest of the money until you find the no dash that you really want then buy it. Sounds like it should easily be worth enough to do that. Maybe even put out a feeler for a trade +$ to get what you want?
one eye joe
US Veteran
That's YOUR opinion and one held by lots of others but this is the OP's gun and he doesn't really care for the half lug, he WANTS a full lug 617 No Dash to match his 4" 686. So, you couple that with the fact that its a very scarce example and you can see why he's not just going to shoot it.
OP, it sounds like the best plan of action is for you to sell this beauty to someone who loves it for what it is, then you can go buy a 617 No Dash and have LOTS of money left.....
THAT'S JUST HOW I SEE IT, 410bore. THE ASHLAND IS JUST NOT HIS CUP OF TEA---AND IT WILL NEVER MATCH HIS 4" M686.....
HOPEFULLY, HE WILL REALIZE A HEALTHY PROFIT FROM THE SALE, AS YOU POINT OUT, AND HAVE THE M617 THAT HE DESIRES, WITH MONEY TO SPARE........
CLASSIC12
Member
I understand the urge, I was happy to find a 17-6 to twin with my 586-1M. They make a great pair.
(I am amazed this fairly modern 617 would be so expensive and sought after. I'm an ignorant, but it doesn't look like much to me).
(I am amazed this fairly modern 617 would be so expensive and sought after. I'm an ignorant, but it doesn't look like much to me).
Then why buy something you don't want or like. Doesn't make sense.
OP
Jerryatric3
US Veteran
Mike....sorry you're confused. Read original post, paragraph two, and maybe will make more sense to you. I made a deal over the phone and had to follow through on what I had agreed to.
bigggbbruce
Member
Want or not I would have made the deal also.
I would have had to put on a Poker Face long enough to get back in the car before I started yowling about the deal I just made.
You scored in great multitudes, but driving an hour and a half without seeing a picture of the gun first?
I have a few friends that I'd trust their opinion enough to do that. Of course I have even more friends that I wouldn't!
Bullseye 2620
Member
She's out there waiting for you to find her, Jerry.
OP
Jerryatric3
US Veteran
She's out there waiting for you to find her, Jerry.
THAT'S THE ONE I WANT. BEAUTIFUL
OP
Jerryatric3
US Veteran
Well, it's officially for sale. Posted in classified last night. Want to thank all of you here on the forum for all your help and input. GREAT group of people. Thank you.
one eye joe
US Veteran
JUST SHOWING CLASS, Jerryiatric3. YOU ARE A STAND-UP GUY ! ! !
YOU EVEN GAVE THE SELLER THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE THE GUN BACK, ONCE YOU REALIZED ITS POTENTIAL VALUE AT AUCTION. HE DECLINED, NOT WANTING TO BOTHERED BY THE PROCESS. IMHO, NOT MANY BUYERS WOULD HAVE DONE THAT.....
I HOPE THAT YOU END UP WITH A HEFTY PROFIT ON THE ASHLAND, AND WITH THE 4" FULL LUG M617, OF YOUR DREAMS.......
Doug M.
Member
Wow. Putting aside its rarity and collector value, that revolver is a zillion times more desirable to me. No lock, and without that hideous full lug barrel? Any day, and twice on weekends. There is almost nothing that would make me want one of those full long abominations. I am sure I can't justify the cost for this, but it sure is sweet.
Kernel Crittenden
US Veteran, Absent Comrade
Thanks for giving a forum member first crack. In my view, it's one of the rarest and most desirable revolvers made in the post WWII era, and I'm not kidding.
one eye joe
US Veteran
WELL KC, AS I SAID BEFORE, THIS SELLER IS A STAND-UP GUY. HE CHOSE TO OFFER A REASONABLE DEAL, TO A FELLOW FORUM MEMBER FIRST, BEFORE LISTING IT ON GUN BROKER, FOR THE MAXIMUM PROFIT.......
NOW LET'S SEE IF ONE OF OUR OPINIONATED, FORUM PUNDITS WILL PUT THEIR MONEY WHERE THEIR MOUTH IS...........
CLASSIC12
Member
Excuse my ignorance, but what is so special about this particular gun ? Seems like a modern 17 in stainless.
A "modern 17 in stainless" usually has a heavy full lug barrel with a wide barrel rib. Only small batches have been made with lighter barrels.
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