4 inch Model 17 breaks $2k

[ramptester]

Some of you may have been following this auction. I was in until about $1200. Condition was excellent but the interest was in the 4 inch barrel. Curious to hear the thoughts of the collectors of models 17 and 18 on this forum.
Ultra Rare Smith & Wesson Model 17-6 4" .22LR Original Box Collector - Revolvers at GunBroker.com : 893017533

 

[22hipower]

Not exactly "ultra rare" but not seen too often. Crazy prices these days but $2k is about double what I'd be willing to pay. Passed on one (without box/etc.) showing light use a few months ago that was priced at $750. Kicked myself a bit later thinking I probably should have grabbed it. But $2k, wouldn't be worth that much to me.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[glenncal1]

I have one that is one of my favorite k-22's to shoot, not as a good condition as that one. Great guns, but $2k? It's a different world out there right now.

 

[350mag]

I passed on a 6" 17-6 for $800. They are heavy.


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[41 Roadmaster]

I've got to find my hacksaw

 

[Walter Rego]

Oh my. I really like my 4" Model 17-6. Keystone Arms gets top dollar don't they ?
I had mine listed as valued at $1000 on my insurance record. Maybe I should rethink that some. I know those Combat Stocks bring some crazy values on their own when they are auctioned on ebay.

 

[Peak53]

"One high sale doesn't set the market," he said, optimistically.

 

[Telecaster]

That does it. Next item I put on Gunsmoker, I'll wear white gloves when handling it for pictures. That's gotta add at least $500 to the price!

 

[klind45]

Well I guess that I'll dig mine out of the safe. That's just nuts.

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[fhsjrm]

Things are nuts. A model 16 sold for over $5,000 a few days ago.



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[boykinlp]

I was bidding on a NIB one 5+ years ago and placed my top bid of $800 fairly early on. It was considered a high bid at that time. I was leading until the last day. I decided not to look at the auction again until after it was over. I lost by $1 to a forum member. That was the closest I got to getting one.
Larry

 

[BAM-BAM]

One off pricing is off the charts..... for some folks $2500 is walking around money!

Wonder how it's will look after a year on "The Road"????

 

[CALREB]

Well the last one there a month or so ago went north of 1800.--and one a few months ago without box and some wear went for 750 or so. I have one, but its a shooter , wanted a nicer one but not willing to pay that much.

 

[CLASSIC12]

Well I guess that I'll dig mine out of the safe. That's just nuts.

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Beautiful pair you have there

 

[CLASSIC12]

I wouldn't mind a 4" to go with my 6". Paid $ 480 for it at an auction (opening bid) in 2014 here in Switzerland

It is a heavy revolver for 22 lr but very accurate and pleasant to shoot

Then I have a friend who recently bought a 8 3/8"

 

[dobk63]

In comparison a used 617-6 4" went for $1500 last month.

Smith & Wesson Model 617 160584 - Revolvers at GunBroker.com : 890380012

 

[WCCPHD]

If the full underlug 17-6 is bringing the prices discussed above, I can't help but wonder what my 17-6 four inch without the full underlug is worth. I would assume there were less of that variation produced than the full underlug. Anyone care to speculate????

 

[glenncal1]

If the full underlug 17-6 is bringing the prices discussed above, I can't help but wonder what my 17-6 four inch without the full underlug is worth. I would assume there were less of that variation produced than the full underlug. Anyone care to speculate????

In 2019 I sold a on GB a 17-5 4" 98% with box for a little over $1000. In this market yours would go well north of that. $1500-$2000?

 

[PALADIN85020]

My understanding is that S&W brought out the 4" Model 17 after they discontinued the "pencil barrel" Model 18.

Here's my lineup of .22 LR Smiths - two 17s and an 18.

John