Smith & Wesson Model 617 Pistol
Does anybody know about the S&W Model 617 Pistols? The only info I can find is that only 327 of one product code were made and 235 of another product code.
- Where do I locate the product code on the pistol?
- Since so few were made, what kind of price should I expect if I sell?
- It has a scope on it...is that original?
Thank you
- Where do I locate the product code on the pistol?
- Since so few were made, what kind of price should I expect if I sell?
- It has a scope on it...is that original?
Thank you
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My 617 revolver is a pre lock 10 shot with a 4" barrel. What's your's? Just call S&W (800-331-0852) with the serial number and they'll tell you when and how it left the factory. Then locate a catalog for that year for more data. 0 -
Are you referring to the Smith 617 Stainless steel double-action revolver? 
These are not rare. They're in current production and have been for years. They're a sort of linear descendant of the Smith "K-22", which is a .22 caliber revolver built on the frame of the older medium sized Smith "K" frame. I think the new ones are built on the slightly beefed up "L" frame, but the idea is the same.
These are very good .22 revolvers, probably the best current mass production double-action .22 revolvers.
They're not cheap, running somewhere in the vicinity of $600.
And no, so far as I know, they don't come with scopes.
As far as the "product code", thats just a code number Smith uses to identify the various variations of its guns, mainly for internal use. If you need to know, you can usually find it listed on the end of the box, though I'm not entirely sure why you would need to know.0 -
The product code appears on the box end label. If you don't have the box, then you have to figure it out from the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson listed variations. Since you gave us no identifying information, we can't help you with that.
None of these models came with a scope to my knowledge. Some variations were d&t'd. If yours was altered for the scope, expect to get less for it.
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I don't think the product code is stamped on the gun. It would be printed on the box label.
The 617 was introduced in 1989 and is still in production in 6shot or 10 round cylinders.
With the exception of a few Prototype gun,(mostly with alloy cylinders),the 617 is not that rare.You should find yourself a copy of " The Standard Catalog of S & W", it IS the holy bible for Smith & Wesson info. It has product codes, model #'s, engineering changes, price guide from 2007.0 -
As mentioned, product codes are not stamped on the guns, they are printed on the label on the box. Smith revolvers do not come from the factory with scopes. Your scope is an add-on.
I have 2 model 617's, both 6" barrels. One is a 6 shot the other a 10 shot with an aluminum alloy cylinder.
The 617's are all built on the "K" frame, not the "L" frame. They are not rare. There were seven design changes in this model, model 617 thru 617-6.
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Wow, excellent information here. I wish it were rare, but certainly appreciate your schooling.
Mine looks exactly like Laredo Lefty's but with a silver scope. It's in similar condition and appears to have never been shot, but I'm not sure.
In the words of Elvis: Thankya, Thankyaverymuch!0
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