I got my permit and Model 17-3

[eksund]

Well... Happy once more!

I have got my permit and went to pick up my (new) model 17-3 from -68.
Testshot it with the seller and it was kind of sticky to use. But the price was ok and I did not want to go thru the permit procedure again so I took it home.

I opened it and the gun was full of dried grease. Another estate buy that probably not been used for the past ten years.

Dissmantel, cleaning and a light oiling. The gun works lovely!

$200, I think it´s a fair price.

 

[dasnake]

Nice....

Nice pickup, what permit? Enjoy.

 

[eksund]

Where I live, we need a permit to own guns. Rifles, shotguns, pistols, revolvers, anything that we target shoot with or hunting with, we need a permit from the police authorities to own legally.

 

[glenncal1]

$200 for that gun is a steal.

 

[dasnake]

Wow

Thank you, you will love it, I have one and it is great.?

 

[bill-in-texas]

Very nice revolver, eksund.

Since we have no way of knowing what the market is where you live, we can only surmise that you got a very good deal for $200. Is that as low as it sounds by the standards where you live, and did the permit cost offset the good deal? Is a new permit required with each new purchase? Is there a limit on ownership of guns?

-Bill

 

[jeffrefrig]

$200 for that? I'd have jumped on that even without test-firing it! Nice gun. That permit thing sounds like a real pain, but at least you can buy guns. I have the same questions as Bill, too.

 

[eksund]

Very nice revolver, eksund.

Since we have no way of knowing what the market is where you live, we can only surmise that you got a very good deal for $200. Is that as low as it sounds by the standards where you live, and did the permit cost offset the good deal? Is a new permit required with each new purchase? Is there a limit on ownership of guns?

-Bill

The cost for older S&W guns are quite low. The most expensive model 17 I have found was a 17-5 with an asking price of $400.

When I bought my model 29-3 a couple of years ago I paid $500 for it.

My most expensive gun is a Sig P210-6S 9mm made in Switzerland 2003. That cost me staggering $1200. Purchased around 2007. One of the last one:s made in Switzerland.

My cheapest arm is a CarlGustaf model 96 6,5x55 made 1915. I got it for free in the eighties.

I think the price level has to do with our laws and regulations around especially hand guns. The number of buyers is not that many and you are required to be a member of a shooting club and the club have to certify that you have certain skills before you are able to have a permit.

The permit or more correct firearm license is required for every firearm. If it is a hand gun, you need to renew it every fifth year.

You are allowed to have up to ten hand guns and then some rifles. We call it (very free translation) firearm wardrobe.

I think it is more or less the same rules in whole EU.

 

[swagmeister]

A fair price indeed!!! I haven't seen one of those for less than $500 for many months. You did well. Enjoy.

 

[Truckman]

You are allowed to have up to ten hand guns and then some rifles. We call it (very free translation) firearm wardrobe.

I think it is more or less the same rules in whole EU.

My days of collecting would have been finished in the second week......Ben

 

[Green Frog]

We complain about firearms regulations in various states and localities here in the USA, but other parts of the World can be (and are) subject to much more difficult restrictions. One positive effect of those regulations is that if a shooter is willing to "jump through all the hoops" the actual prices of the guns may be very low compared to places where the market is more broad.

Congratulations to the OP for hitting a sweet spot between making it past the licensing regulations and getting a very desirable revolver at a very favorable price. I believe it's a universal truism that if one has a limited number of guns, a good 22 revolver should be high on the list of ones to have. I find myself shooting mine more than most others I own.

Froggie

 

[bananaman]

Congratulations, and shame on you! $200. I have a 17-2 from 1964 and OK with the $550 I paid. They shoot so well! Bob

 

[oysterer]

Right.....here in the US $200 is the right price for that....set of grips.

 

[steelslaver]

I would need about 10 of those permits. But, here the government doesn't care how many or what kind I have and for all they car I could load everyone of them and drive around.

Nice K22 and that would be a great price here where they start at about $600 minimum

 

[krsmith58]

I'LL TAKE IT. PM coming. oh wait. never mind. nice looking 17 and the price congrats, krs/kenny

 

[Cooter Brown]

Nice gun--I have a 17-3 and it's a beautifully made revolver, and very accurate.

I look forward to a range report!

I apologize if you already know this, but Smith & Wesson rimfire revolvers should not be dry fired.

 

[dlay]

Where do you live?

 

[eksund]

Nice gun--I have a 17-3 and it's a beautifully made revolver, and very accurate.

I look forward to a range report!

I apologize if you already know this, but Smith & Wesson rimfire revolvers should not be dry fired.

I am aware of the "not dry firing". That appears to all .22 rimfire firearms. You will damage your firing pin eventually.

But what puzzles me is the fact that this revolver is +50y old and still leave nice clear firing marks on the case. It must have been dry fired thousands of times during those years. So is it really a big deal? Heard of problems with the newer 10 rounds model.

It have had few 100 rounds through it in my hands and no issue at all. Tight revolver, tight groups and a joy to shoot.

Anyway, my opinion is clear. Never dry fire a .22 rimfire firearm.

 

[merl67]

Thankfully I live in Tennessee one of the most gun friendly states around. Instant background check no waiting period no limit on how many guns you can buy in a month, or own total. My financial partner also know as wife did tell me I had to have a cooling off period after I bought three in the last month lol....

 

[chief38]

The grips alone are worth about what you paid. You stole it! ENJOY!! One of the BEST Smith ever made in a 22 Revolver!!