Smith & Wesson Model 17-6 .22 LR K-Frame Revolver, 6-inch Heavy Barrel, Blued (1989)
This Smith & Wesson Model 17-6 is a .22 LR K-frame target revolver manufactured in 1989. It features a 6-inch heavy barrel with a full-length underlug and a serrated top rib, a polished blued carbon-steel finish, and case-hardened hammer and trigger. The gun retains the pre-MIM, pre-internal-lock configuration, with a hammer-mounted firing pin and a six-shot fluted cylinder. Adjustable target sights and smooth hardwood finger-groove grips with S&W medallions round out this well-appointed example.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor scratches and small blemishes on the exterior surfaces visible under close inspection.
What’s Included
- Cleaning rod
- Sight adjustment tool
- Smith & Wesson factory box with matching serialized end label
The 17-6 is built on S&W’s carbon-steel K-frame with a polished blued finish. Its 6-inch heavy barrel incorporates a full-length underlug and a serrated top rib, providing a substantial target-oriented configuration in .22 LR. The yoke cut is marked "MOD. 17-6" per factory practice.
This revolver is double-action/single-action with a hammer-mounted firing pin and traditional S&W lockwork. Both the hammer and trigger are case-hardened. It is a pre-MIM, pre-internal-lock configuration consistent with late-1980s production, and bears the BEJ serial prefix.
Target sights include a square-topped Patridge-style front blade and an S&W micrometer-click adjustable rear notch. This setup supports fine elevation and windage adjustments and a clean, high-contrast sight picture.
Ergonomics are enhanced by smooth hardwood, finger-groove target-style grips with S&W medallions. The six-shot fluted cylinder is carbon steel with a blued finish, matching the revolver’s overall polished presentation. Made in the United States in 1989, this example includes its factory box with a matching end label and the S&W sight tool.