Stay tuned! 1960 S&W Model 17-1 Gun Box The Model 17-1 Designation
I will follow up and add to this article in the future. I may locate some period mother of pearl for it. But those late period laminate grips are going to have to go. There is nothing I can do about the original grips and box being lost in the past. I have to routinely remind myself to always buy the best example of a model that you can and you won't be disappointed in the long run. By nicer, I simply mean one with less bluing loss, original grips and box. That $726 would have went a long way toward a nicer gun. Well, I broke one of my own rules when I bought this one. The presence of the markings may actually add to the historic importance of the gun in my mind. The stampings are only visible upon close inspection. Model 17-1 Masterpiece with Incorrect Grips $726 Purchase Price Break-DownĪnother factor that I believe adversely affected the market price of this gun, was the fact that it has import marks on it. Just to be sure, I just stood up, walked over to the gun cabinet, opened the door, closed my eyes and ran my finger down the face of the trigger guard. The fact that the 17-1 was one of the last 4-Screw guns was also a compelling reason to add one to my collection (like I needed an excuse). The Target Grips are much bulkier than the Magna Grips, which are my favorite. So I thought, I'm going to bid on this gun and see where it goes. It didn't have the original box or cleaning tools. The gun had replacement Target Grips from a much later period. This Model 17-1 shows up with almost no bids. Then one day as I'm browsing the auction website. This piqued my interest since the 17-1 was from my birth year (a big deal to a lot of collectors). While reading my Blue Book of Gun Values, I noted the Model 17-1 commanded a 25% premium. After researching these handguns, I decided to focus on the third model guns of the 1950s. My interest in the K-22 Masterpiece began in November of this year. Smith & Wesson 1960 Model 17-1 Low Production Numbers
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