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Joe_Pike · August 18, 2012, 10:03 PM

I can't keep up with gun prices anymore. They're up, then they're down. I have only run across two other model 17s in my area (one was a 17-8) and that was about three years ago. I bought it for $399 (it had the box, too). The other one was in a gold box and was almost $1,000. I passed on that one. Today I ran across a 17-3 from 1967 (it had the diamond grips). It had some muzzle wear and a turn ring, so, I'm saying it has been shot a fair amount but not abused. It had a $599 sticker on it.

I looked on Gunbroker and there were a few going for $450-$500 (that actually sold). The ones that bring a bunch of money are the pre-17s or the guns with 8 3/8" barrels. I would like to have another 17, but I would have to sell a gun or do some swapping to get it. Is there anyone seeing 17s in their area and if so what are the prices?

August 18, 2012, 10:03 PM	#1
Joe_Pike Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2010 Posts: 1,581	Is $599 Out Of Line For A S&W 17-3? I can't keep up with gun prices anymore. They're up, then they're down. I have only run across two other model 17s in my area (one was a 17-8) and that was about three years ago. I bought it for $399 (it had the box, too). The other one was in a gold box and was almost $1,000. I passed on that one. Today I ran across a 17-3 from 1967 (it had the diamond grips). It had some muzzle wear and a turn ring, so, I'm saying it has been shot a fair amount but not abused. It had a $599 sticker on it. I looked on Gunbroker and there were a few going for $450-$500 (that actually sold). The ones that bring a bunch of money are the pre-17s or the guns with 8 3/8" barrels. I would like to have another 17, but I would have to sell a gun or do some swapping to get it. Is there anyone seeing 17s in their area and if so what are the prices? __________________ Stay Groovy