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9/14/2026 10:47:10 PM EDT
I’m 77 and I’m trying to downsize as I don’t want to burden my wife with all my stuff if I go before her.  
The first is a Smith & Wesson Model 17-4 I bought new in 1977.  8 3/8” barrel, target trigger, hammer and grips.  New condition.
The second one is another S&W Model 17 (no dash) made in 1957.  6” barrel, target trigger, hammer and grips.  New condition.
After some research I’m thinking $1,100 for the 6” model and $1,000 for the 8 3/8.  What do you think?  

I still have 25-30 more guns to sell.  

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9/15/2026 12:01:38 AM EDT
[#1]
Seems about right.
9/15/2026 6:22:46 AM EDT
[Last Edit: drobs][Edited] [#2]
Here's a completed auction search on Gunbroker for "Smith & Wesson Model 17" sorted by bid count high to low. Searching Gunbroker this way shows guns that sold. You must be logged into Gunbroker to see these results.

https://www.gunbroker.com/guns-firearms/search/completed?keywords=smith%20%26%20wesson%20model%2017&pagesize=48&sort=9&view=1&timeframe=1

I see $782 on the low end and $950 on the high end.

Could you consign them somewhere for $1000 to $1100? Sure but they may sit awhile.
9/15/2026 12:58:11 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By drobs:
Here's a completed auction search on Gunbroker for "Smith & Wesson Model 17" sorted by bid count high to low. Searching Gunbroker this way shows guns that sold. You must be logged into Gunbroker to see these results.

https://www.gunbroker.com/guns-firearms/search/completed?keywords=smith%20%26%20wesson%20model%2017&pagesize=48&sort=9&view=1&timeframe=1

I see $782 on the low end and $950 on the high end.

Could you consign them somewhere for $1000 to $1100? Sure but they may sit awhile.
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Thanks!  I listed a 3rd edition Colt Woodsman on Rimfire Central and it sold in 15 minutes.  I hate it when that happens.
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9/15/2026 2:14:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: dogtired][Edited] [#4]
I think those prices are right on but could be low.

If your collection is similar in quality to what you are showing here, I would suggest you sell the whole lot thru a reputable auction house that specializes in firearms.
9/16/2026 6:46:30 AM EDT
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Thanks!  I listed a 3rd edition Colt Woodsman on Rimfire Central and it sold in 15 minutes.  I hate it when that happens.
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Nice! That would probably be the place to list these as well.
9/20/2026 10:12:40 PM EDT
[#6]
No kids or grandchildren to give them to?  I haven given my son and daughter several of my firearms. Having said that, neither of them are avid shooters or hunters so I will be in your shoes one day OP.
Capitalism produces, communism reduces.
9/21/2026 1:26:44 AM EDT
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Just sold a Smith & Wesson model 17(no dash) for $925.  2 down 28 to go!
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