Value Of Smith & Wesson 17-8?

[Joe_Pike]

Well, I'm thinking about starting to sell the majority of my firearms. Part of me hates to do it, but things are what they are. Anyway, I checked Gunbroker and there was only one 17-8 that had sold (without reserve). It sold for $899 with one bid.

The 17-8 is the matte blue 10-shot version. Mine is in great shape with the original box.

So, has anyone seen one of these sell in your area, and if so, what was the selling price?

 

[Reloadron]

The ones I have recently seen have been in the $900 to $1100 range. I have a Model 17 around 1958 and a Model 17-7 around 1968. Both are 6 shot. That being the only reason I watch the prices on them. The overall condition plays a big part in what a gun will sell for also.

Ron

 

[Joe_Pike]

Well, the 17-8 is an odd duck in the Model 17 family with the matte blue finish and 10-shot aluminum cylinder, so, they don't seem to be very prevalent.

 

[Obambulate]

It's fairly rare, and you might do best finding a buyer who is looking specifically for the 10-shot 17-8.