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[GEORGE P. ROSS]

I AM A NEW MEMBER AND I AM LOOKING FOR A MODEL 648, I JUST GOT BACK FROM LARAMIE WYOMING FROM A PRARIE DOG HUNT. I USED A MODEL 651 IN 4 INCH AND MANAGED SEVERAL HITS OUT TO 70 YARDS. I DID USE A COUPLE OF RIFLES ON THE LONGER SHOTS. I WOULD LIKE TO GET A LONGER BARREL 22 MAG--MODEL 648 COMES TO MIND. I WOULD LIKE SMITH TO MAKE A 651 5 INCH 7 SHOT WITH A HALF LENGTH LUG BARREL, LIKE THE CURRENT MODEL 63 5 INCH OR MODEL 60 5 INCH. I HAVE ONE OF THE FIRST MODEL 617 6 INCH WITH NO UNDERLUG BARREL, LOOKS JUST LIKE ORIGINAL MODEL 17, SHOOTS GREAT. HOPE TO CONVERSE WITH REAL SMITH HEADS.

GEORGE

 

[Three44s]

I don't think I qualify for a Smith head but may I fill in for a moment?

First off, a BIG welcome to the forum!!!!

I bought a 48-4 a few years ago ..... perfect and a 6 inch. BIG BUCKS!

I too would have liked a 648 ..... I wanted the gun for dragging around the ranch .......

My 48 is more of a safe queen ...... sadly!

Three 44s

 

[GJS]

I had a 648 6 inch and traded it to a friend years ago. I have asked a thousand times if he would trade back. Answer is strong no. The amazing thing is it is still unfired. I think I will call him today and see if he has weakend any.

 

[Mule88]

Welcome to the forum. I have a 648 6 inch Bbl. extrememly accurate, one gun I wouldnt get rid of. If you get one I believe you'd be well pleased, even though the ammo is a bit expensive.

 

[cobra44]

Welcome to the forum.
I wanted a 648 for a long time. Could not find one. I was at a gun show a couple of years ago, and there was a guy carrying one around.
I ended up with it and could not be happier.
It shoots very well and is just great.

 

[stevie-ca]

Picked up a 648 couple years back, its a tack driver.

 

[pharman]

617 no underlug

Do you want to sell the 617 6" with no underlug? If so please PM me...Thanks

 

[GEORGE P. ROSS]

617

Do you want to sell the 617 6" with no underlug? If so please PM me...Thanks

I AM GOING TO KEEP THIS 617--I HEAR THEY DIDN'T MAKE TOO MANY LIKE THIS. IF I COULD FIGURE OUT HOW TO SEND SOME PICTURES IWILL DO THAT.

GEORGE

 

[Wayne M]

Good luck in your hunt for the 648. Last one I saw was a used lock gun and the dealer had it priced at $750. Now I didn't think it'd sell but it sure did. Along with the 617(which thankfully is still in production) the 648 has got to be one of the hardest used S&W's to find.