How many 8 3/8" model 17s are out there???

[pred]

I was just wondering how many 8 3/8" model 17s are out there?
This one is a 17-4 carbine.
it's from 1981.
Did Smith make them in all -#s ?
A bit heavy for a .22, Almost no recoil and just plain old fun/easy to shoot, and when shooting it, Folks wonder what the heck I am shooting!

If you've got one, I'de like to see a pic!
Peter.

 

[pred]

I was just wondering how many 8 3/8" model 17s are out there?
This one is a 17-4 carbine.
it's from 1981.
Did Smith make them in all -#s ?
A bit heavy for a .22, Almost no recoil and just plain old fun/easy to shoot, and when shooting it, Folks wonder what the heck I am shooting!

If you've got one, I'de like to see a pic!
Peter.

 

[Pigman]

I don,t have a clue how many were made, but I love shooting mine, I've had it for over 20 some years, it's a 17-5

 

[GF]

Here's a Mod 17 & a Single-Six with long noses!

 

[toroflow1]

I have one I bought new from Montgomery Wards in Torrance, CA in 1979 for $180! Haven't shot it in 20 years or so. Still in 99.9% condition. Can't remember if its a -3 or -4. I don't think they are particularly rare.

 

[bmcgilvray]

Toroflow1, I got ripped off.

I bought this 17-4 in early 1980 and had to give $259.

 

[pred]

Originally posted by toroflow1:
I have one I bought new from Montgomery Wards in Torrance, CA in 1979 for $180! Haven't shot it in 20 years or so. Still in 99.9% condition. Can't remember if its a -3 or -4. I don't think they are particularly rare.

What are you waiting for?
PB.

 

[stevie-ca]

Originally posted by toroflow1:
I have one I bought new from Montgomery Wards in Torrance, CA in 1979 for $180! Haven't shot it in 20 years or so. Still in 99.9% condition. Can't remember if its a -3 or -4. I don't think they are particularly rare.

Ah man, I remember that store. I worked there for a few months back in the day.

 

[toroflow1]

quote:
Originally posted by toroflow1:
I have one I bought new from Montgomery Wards in Torrance, CA in 1979 for $180! Haven't shot it in 20 years or so. Still in 99.9% condition. Can't remember if its a -3 or -4. I don't think they are particularly rare.


What are you waiting for?
PB.

I always grab the model 18 or 34 instead!

 

[GLL]

A very old photo of a matching set !

Jerry

 

[stevieboy]

I have an 8 3/8" 17-5. It's always an attention-getter when I bring it to the range. When I fire it at distances of less than 20 yards I feel as if I'm cheating.

 

[kritter]

17-3 here

 

[pred]

Originally posted by GLL:
A very old photo of a matching set !

Jerry

Full lug model 17? what dash # is it?
Peter.

 

[GLL]

Peter:

My full lug is a Model 17-6.

Jerry