my new to me smith and wesson 17-2

Very nice! I’m betting both will shoot great.

I'd be happy!

Looks like damage from improper storage maybe. Character, that's how I would describe it.
Anyway, I would have been all over that 17-2 for that price.

Egggggggggselent!

You won’t notice that tiny bit of corrosion when shooting it. Nice looking bore and cylinder on that one.

Congratulations on a great pair of shooters!

I have a similar pair. They worked out great for my kids. I started them on the .22 and then we moved up to the .38.

I can't wait for a range report!

Good buy. I bet they both shoot great

I want target photos.

And I’m predicting you will be pleased.

I'm pretty sure I'd have jumped on them at that price too. A little light Flitzing, a couple coats of Ren Wax, then they'll really POP. Enjoy them.

You will be happy!

I got a "pre Model 17" for a similar price a few years ago, because the finish was worn in places and it had incorrect grips.

I shoot it the most out of all of my handguns, so apparently it's my favorite.

On a good day, such as yesterday, I can outshoot my Buck Mark or Ruger Marks with it. On those days it is my most accurate handgun.

I know you'll enjoy it!

roval

Great twosome to come across at your LGS!

Here's hoping that both shoot lights out when you take them to the range!

I have a 17-3 that shoots very accurately with CCI Standard Velocity loads. It also likes nearly all the Aguila .22 ammo and Federal blue box.

Congrats on both your acquisitions. Try some museum was on those blemishes on the 17. It gives a gun more character.

I'd be all over those at that price. The worn spots I'd just touch up with Oxpho Blue and call it a day.

Awesome pair! You will love the M17- mine is the last .22 they will pry from my cold, dead ones.

Seems like a good price. I saw on the other day in one of my LGSs for $300 more.

Old Dog said:

Seems like a good price. I saw on the other day in one of my LGSs for $300 more.

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Mines minty and I paid $750 circa 5 years ago.
The last decent one I saw at a LGS was asking $900 and it was in about the same condition as the OPs gun, so Id say he did swell.

Sweet!

I like rescue guns like that. They’re usually rough outside but nice inside, so the price paid reflects the sex appeal rather than the character.

My Model 15 had a grip that was pretty surface-rusty and the sides were holster worn. I had it restoration blued so it looks a lot better. (The Thai grips aren’t as orangey anymore, I stripped the finish and oiled them.)



This 3” Model 36 had the bluing stripped away and was Bubba-polished with what looks like steel wool,
It also was reblued to bring it back to life.




My 4” Model 58 (Grail gun!) had some ulgy pitting on the left side at the grip. It was cleaned up and the rough spot touched up.



The worst was my Ruger Standard auto. The bluing was shot and it was so pitted the serial number was almost worn off. But, the insides were untouched so I had it cerakoted and it looks ok and shoots great.



Let us know how it shoots for you when you get a chance.

Stay safe.

Howdy

Here is my Model 17-3 that I bought brand-spanky new in 1975 for $125. Of course a dollar went further in 1975 than it does today. I still have the box and all the goodies.










P.S. roval: do you want me to look up the date of your 17-2?

You know the drill.

roval said:

yes please K563300s.

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The serial numbers for 1964 run from K555000 through K605877.