Smith & Wesson model 17–2

[FLY BOY]

hello to everyone, just needing some information on a Smith & Wesson 17–2 in good shape matching serial number on handles. No box has a little wearing on the end of the barrel ran into it and the guy wants $500. I think that’s a pretty good deal. Any thoughts? Thanks.

 

[wagwan]

Sounds exactly like mine. I would buy it again for $500!

 

[bananaman]

My 17-2 was $575 Buy it Now on G.B. The prices keep going up on them. Mine is accurate! Bob

 

[kev74]

Buy it quick!

 

[Keith Brown]

A nice shooter 17-2 for five hundred. Buy em and stack em at that price.

 

[minconrevo]

Carefully check for any bubba gunsmithing or other deficits. If it is in time and shows no damage to back of cylinder, etc then buy it. You will enjoy it for years to come.

 

[FLY BOY]

OK, thank all of you for your help. Cylinder locks up tight. Timing is great no damage at all. Rifling is an excellent shape. I bought it.

 

[FLY BOY]

Sorry, one more question just to make sure it was made in 1965 as best as I can tell can someone double check and see if that is correct? Serial number is K652915

 

[MTC(SS)Ret]

1965 K frames were K605878 to K658986

 

[MarkLH]

Arguably on of the finest 22 revolvers ever made

 

[GSP Fan]

You did very well, congratulations.

 

[Tracksidewrong]

That is a terrific price for a 17-2, I would have bought it in a heartbeat. Can you post pictures of it? We would all like to see it.

For comparison, I bought a 17-3 two weeks ago at a local shop, I paid $675 after tax. Mine dates to 1971 and it had the incorrect stocks on it, but luckily they are the correct ones for my 586 no dash and that's where they ended up. Bought a set of NOS era correct Target stocks for it and also have a set of Magna's for it.

This is my first .22 caliber revolver and so far I am really enjoying it and expect many years of fun shooting with it.

 

[Oldtimer1]

I am a fan of early Smith and Wesson .22 Cal., 38, Cal. revolvers. Most of which are guns that are readlealy available for under 6 to 8 clams. I have a 17-3 an early 63 (Stag grips, no lock) an early 15. What else should I add in this class?