Nickel 17-3 Sells for $11,005.00

[CAJUNLAWYER]

I think there were 15 made. I wouldn't be surprised if that were the nicest and most complete in existence. Bruce, if you're reading and want a refund for the one I sold you, I bring the cash right over.

I sure am glad that it wasn't the one you sold Bruce

 

[srsmyth]

good luck trying to recoup your money...

Just my opinion, but if it was mine I'd be recouping a little of my money every time I held that beautiful 17 in my hands.
Steve

 

[S&WIowegan]

I have one of these, all though it did not come from S&W. It was returned to S&W on Nov. 1st 1984 to refinish in Nickel, The invoice is in the box with all papers and tools. The price to refinish was $70.00.View attachment 181806 All though this no way compares to an original.

That is a very nice gun. Tell us more about the front sight which looks like a King-style red dot insert

 

[Kenny A]

Red insert was added at the same time as Nickle, cost $1.75

 

[MOONDAWG]

As they say in Hollyweird...

"If ya got it, flaunt it!"

Congratulations for nabbing 1 of 15...ENJOY!

 

[2sigs]

I say Congratulations on a fine collectable and we should all admit our jealousy. Enjoy Sir

 

[2hawk]

Congratulations, bigl1911! More power to you!
And, they are pretty:



This one went back to S&W for its shiny coat in 1980, not too long after it was shipped.

 

[George_in_SD]

A very scarce gun; congratulations on the acquisition. I've seen a few rare guns like this and I'd rather have a gaggle of 'normal' versions.

.22 Kit Gun Pinto, or three kit guns?

Nickel K22, or 10-15 blue steel K22's?

Half-moon baby chief or a handful of chief specials?

Different strokes! I'd rather pay a boatload for a one or two digit chief special than for a sack full of model 36's.

 

[lowriderfxr]

I sure am glad that it wasn't the one you sold Bruce

Gary, wasn't it you that told me about it?

 

[bk66]

What a beautiful revolver, makes me wonder what this set might be worth in today's market.....

 

[boykinlp]

What a beautiful revolver, makes me wonder what this set might be worth in today's market.....

They will definitely be worth some $$$$, but it's the rarity of the factory nickel 17 that brings out the big bucks. You may have a rare one there too.

If you really want to get a good idea on the value of your guns, start a new post with good close-up pictures of all the guns. If you do, please show some of the case (the outside of it too) as well.

 

[45Wheelgun]

What a beautiful revolver, makes me wonder what this set might be worth in today's market.....

I have no idea - but I love the guns as well as the case. Very nice group.

 

[Doc44]

bk66...If the 5-screw 44 Magnum with a 4-inch barrel has an original nickel finish, it is only the second one known and only the sixth 5-screw known with a nickel finish.

Bill

 

[VM]

bk66 - you're mailbox is going to explode.
Put your seatbelt on

 

[JohnRippert]

bk66 - you're mailbox is going to explode.
Put your seatbelt on

Shoot, my head exploded when I saw that pic.

 

[muddocktor]

What a beautiful revolver, makes me wonder what this set might be worth in today's market.....

Looks like a retirement fund to me!

Really nice set there, man!

And bigl1911, that is a beautiful and rare pistol you got. I'm glad you got it and I know you will take care of until it's time for it to move on to the next (future) owner.

 

[Walter Rego]

Not that anyone shoots their nickel Model 17's but it's interesting that the factory didn't install a blued front sight to match the blued rear sight. I would imagine that the nickel front sight, even with a slightly "frosted" finish wouldn't be the best thing for shooting. Those sure are beautiful guns.

 

[gumpys]

What a beautiful revolver, makes me wonder what this set might be worth in today's market.....

Several pretty pennies

Eric

 

[Jim NNN]

I didn't know Warren Buffett was into guns!

 

[Gunhacker]

Sometimes you have to spend too much or you spend a lifetime talking about the one that got away...

Especially when you live in California!! We all know the additional challenges that we face here trying to pursue our S&W passion, such as out of state sellers steadfastly refusing to sell anything to California... a tip of the hat to Jack the Dog for not running with the rest of the pack on that (no pun intended).

While not in the same rarified air you're operating in, I've overpaid for certain S&W's that I've wanted badly, and time has proven again and again that I was right in my decision.

No need to be apologetic, justify or rationalize it... it's one of those "once in a lifetime" opportunities to be relished and enjoyed.