617 Performance Center Manufacturing Date

[SAWMAN]

Couple pictures of a Target Champion I found
Sorry posting from my phone or I would have just inserted picture
http://www.naturwerk-shop.de/WebRoo.../Smith__Wesson_617_.22_lr_Target_Champion.jpg

http://www.huntershouse.dk/images/sports/smith-wesson/s-w-brugtliste/p9205,-smith-wesson-617.jpg

 

[Dogmann]

?????What the!...

 

[dho60]

Thanks for the update. Interesting rear sight, does it mount into the holes drilled/tapped into the top strap, and is it made in Europe?

Hi Alan,

it is mounted into the original holes.
Seems to be manufactured in Italy, but can be purchesed worldwide.

Please see following link:
barrabassa

BR., Dieter

 

[Jebus35745]

Cool gun, I'm headed to the wish list. Larry

 

[murphydog]

Sir were both 617 PC model variations all sent out of country (US) or only the profiled barrel version?
Also does anyone have any pictures of the Target Champion?

The SCSW states all of both types were exported. No photos in the book.

This is a guess, but there were other exported centerfire S & Ws of various types labeled as a "Hunter" or "Target" gun that were very similar to the standard US version. Apparently the reason behind the names is these are acceptable uses for handguns in Europe, but civilian self-defense is not. Our European friends can correct me on this if it is not true.

 

[Anton Dee]

Hi Alan,

it is mounted into the original holes.
Seems to be manufactured in Italy, but can be purchesed worldwide.

Please see following link:
barrabassa

BR., Dieter

LPA makes great sights!

Had one on my 1939 Colt model 1911 A1, a very low profile one that could use the standard front sight of the 1911 A1. And I was very happy with it!

http://www.lpasights.com/catalog.html

 

[dho60]

This is correct for most of European countries, except Switzerland and Austria, which accept the reason "self defense" for carrying a handgun.

BR., Dieter

This is a guess, but there were other exported centerfire S & Ws of various types labeled as a "Hunter" or "Target" gun that were very similar to the standard US version. Apparently the reason behind the names is these are acceptable uses for handguns in Europe, but civilian self-defense is not. Our European friends can correct me on this if it is not true.

 

[Anton Dee]

the Netherlands is very strict towards home defence. You can only politely ask an intruder to leave, or try to stop him with stretched arms... Any form of pressure or violence and you end up in jail faster -and longer-than the perpetrator in question.
A window sticker with [this house is protected by S&W] can be a reason to cancel a gun permit.

 

[TANZER]

617PC

The 617PC revolvers were a modified 617-1. Serial Numbers ranged
ETC0001 thru ETC 0306. Product Code: 170122 / Special Order 8190

Description
Stainless Steel Bead finish
Profile barrel ( 6" )
Round butt
Grips: Nill
Target trigger 0.400" / target hammer 0.500"

Were these revolvers special ordered by German distributor ( Wischo ) and shipped in the 1998 time frame.

 

[kopper]

My 617 Target Champion

My 617 Target Champion.
Cal. .22, 6" barell. Nill griff.

 

[michel59]

617 6"barrel TC target champion

hello,

i bought a 617 .22 lr target champion , Perfermance Centre here in Holland.

from first owner which bought the gun in 2000.

the serial number is BRA0377

is this a mark I of an mark II production.

cann't find the information, maybe some one can help me out.

 

[andyo5]

Dieter, Open the cylinder and look of the frame under the crane to see the 'dash number'. Example: 617-2 or 617-3, etc.
What number do you see there?

 

[michel59]

i will look next week when i pick up the gun at the owner i bougt the gun from. will inform you when i know the number as you asked for.

thanks for reaction sofar, will come back.

nice weekend

 

[Michael71]

S&W 617 Performance Center

Anyone interested in a brand new one ? (S/N : ETC0193)

My local gun dealer has one 4 sale.

Regards,

Michael (from Germany)

 

[Dogmann]

Yes. Please PM me or email me asap
[email protected]

 

[Michael71]

Pending sale . . .

 

[Sconnie]

Yes. Please PM me or email me asap
[email protected]

And when this all works out don't forget to post LOTS of photos so the steel envy and drooling can begin.

 

[Frank237]

Once again...WHY doesn't the PC Shop sell these in the USA?

Too busy building ridiculous 5 pound X-Frame guns with bipod attachments and sling swivels?

Sorry. Annoys me to no end to see some of what I see as senseless offerings from the Factory...Yet there are truly useful variation, like these 617 PC guns that never see the light of day For the US market.

Copy that S&W?

 

[shootingisfun]

Grip question

Does anyone know if this is a round butt or a square and if it is the K or L frame.

Thanks

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

Does anyone know if this is a round butt or a square and if it is the K or L frame.

It was a round butt K-frame. S&W has never made a L-frame chambered in a rimfire.

 

[shootingisfun]

Thanks!!

Thanks for the information, that saved me the headache of purchasing the wrong grip at auction.

Thanks again

 

[Crowhunter]

Hi

I have a 617-1 PC. I bought it used 5 years ago and i´m wondering if the owners manual can be found somewhere?

 

[Dogmann]

There's one on GB now! Man I wish I had the coin for the 617!!

 

[JoostMod]

I also own one. Great revolver! Probably gonna sell it next year (Netherlands)