Smith & Wesson Model 617-1 .22 LR Stainless K-Frame Revolver, 6 in Barrel, 6-Shot, Adjustable Sights
This Smith & Wesson Model 617-1 is a stainless steel K-frame .22 LR revolver with a 6-inch heavy barrel and full underlug. It is the six-shot, fluted-cylinder variant with no internal key lock on the frame. Notable features include adjustable iron sights with a pinned ramp front, a smooth DA/SA trigger, a wide checkered hammer spur, and Hogue rubber finger-groove grips with S&W medallions.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are widespread scratches and blemishes with many instances of pitting. The cylinder does not cycle properly or consistently and may seize. There is significant carbon buildup above the forcing cone.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 617-1 revolver
The 617-1 is marked "MOD 617-1" on the yoke cut and built on the K-frame in stainless steel. This example is chambered in .22 LR with a six-round fluted cylinder and a double-action/single-action system.
Its 6-inch stainless barrel features a heavy profile with a full underlug and a serrated rib. Sight setup includes a pinned ramp front sight and a fully adjustable rear sight for precise zeroing.
Controls include a smooth trigger, an exposed hammer with a wide checkered spur, a checkered cylinder release, and a knurled ejector-rod tip. The frame has no internal key lock.
Ergonomics are enhanced by a Hogue rubber finger-groove monogrip with S&W medallions, and the K-frame size provides a familiar profile for training or target use.