k22 M17-3

[Miles42]

went to an auction picked one up new in box from an estate sale. Always wanted one. Finally at age 75 I filled a bucket list item. time running short list is long. lol

 

[mattallamerican]

great find I love mine

 

[D Brown]

Congratulations Miles42. I guess you know, we all love to see pictures of new acquisitions; especially NIB examples like yours!

 

[S&W Fan]

Well done, while mine has minor bit of wear it was offered at a price I couldn't say no to. I probably smile more shooting mine than any other revolver I own.

My -3 (1971) only came with the original number magnas but I got the period correct targets here on the forum, fit my hand much better.

 

[JH1951]

Congratulations, Miles42!
Good taste in S&W.......
Several years ago I was looking for one. I found two at the same place at the same time, both pre-model, and in original boxes. I figured I would sell one and keep the other. They are both still sharing space in the safe. I'd add a third if it came along......

 

[cmansguns]

Congrats OP on that excellent find!

My 17-3 is also 1971 and came with 3T's right from the factory.

Wonderful shooter, excellent trainer for the younger kids.

Need to see some pics, especially when you found a "complete package" and I too use estate sales as a primary source when "in the hunt"

 

[fyimo]

Congratulations on the purchase as we all love the S&W 22LR revolvers. Here is my 17-4 with 8 3/8 inch barrel with S&W combat Grips on it.

 

[Jtown]

Mine is a 17-2, love it, very accurate. I know you are going to enjoy shooting it.
Walt

 

[LEO918]

Congrats on a great acquisition. Here's my Model 17-3...

 

[Green Frog]

All this time I've thought my standard barrel, narrow rib 1948 vintage K-22 was all the 22 revolver I would ever need, but these 17-2 and -3 models sure are getting tempting. I'll have to stage a self intervention here if it gets much worse!

Froggie

 

[Waveski]

Mr Green -

I was in your shoes ... I had an early 30's .22 Outdoorsman , a MKI , and a Single Six ; thought I was all set for .22 handguns. Eventually I fell prey to the siren song of the S&W mod.17 - got the long barreled option w/ the 3 "T's" , and I could not be happier about it. Intervention? You don't need no stinkin' intervention!

IMO , everyone who appreciates revolvers needs to own a 17!

Miles - you got yours at 75 , I bit at 65. Congratulations to you. Many happy range trips await you.

 

[Lobster Picnic]

I love my 17-3 with the TH and TT. For stocks I prefer the smooth Jerry Miculek style.

 

[model17]

17-3

My 17-3 All handgunners need at least one!

 

[LEO918]

Did someone say model 17-2? Well here's mine...

 

[KalamazooKid]

Did someone say 17 no dash? [emoji23]

Seriously tho, everyone should own at least one M17! Mine is from about 1960 and is relatively new to me with the 3T's. And I waited too long to get one also (61).

 

[LEO918]

Here's a Model 17 behind it's older brother a Combat Masterpiece .22...

 

[one eye joe]

went to an auction picked one up new in box from an estate sale. Always wanted one. Finally at age 75 I filled a bucket list item. time running short list is long. lol

WELCOME TO THE FORUM, YOUNG FELLA.....

CONGRATULTIONS ON YOUR FIND. ITS NICE TO READ THAT YOU ARE STILL IN THE GAME.....

BEST WISHES......

 

[tops]

I have a M17, M17-3, and a M17-4. I wouldn't mind owning another one. I'm pretty sure "K" frame .22s are the Rolls Royce of the .22 revolvers. Larry

 

[Waveski]

The old and the new ...They are equally excellent in different ways.

 

[lscocoa]

Got my 17-3 squirrel gun , accurate oh yeah!