Taurus Model 617

It features an exposed hammer. Like many Taurus revolvers, it features an integral keylock. It can be fired both in Single-action and Double-action.

• Name — Taurus 617 • Origin — Brazil • Type — Revolver • Is Ranged — yes • Manufacturer — Taurus International • Weight — 28.3oz • Length — 6.625" • Part Length — 2" • Width — 1.531" • Height — 5.1" • Cartridge —.38 Special /.357 Magnum • Action — Single-action/Double-action revolver • Feed — 7-round cylinder • Sights — Fixed

• Name — Taurus 817 • Origin — Brazil • Type — Revolver • Is Ranged — yes • Manufacturer — Taurus International • Production Date — 1999-2006 2025-present • Weight — * 21oz (Ultra-Lite) • 30.26oz • Length — * 6.5" (Ultra-Lite) • 8” • Part Length — 2" • Width — * 1.531" (Ultra-Lite) • 1.51” • Height — * 5.1" (Ultra-Lite) • 4.78” • Cartridge —.38 Special • Action — Single-action/Double-action revolver • Feed — 7-round cylinder • Sights — Fixed The Taurus Model 817 is a double-action, seven-shot, snubnosed revolver chambered in.38 Special that was produced between 1999 and 2006 as the “Ultra-Lite” model. Manufacturing primarily took place during the early 2000s, with production ceasing after a relatively short run before being discontinued. The Model 817 was reintroduced in July 2025.

The following is established of the heading itself. Institutional cataloguing adds that taurus Model 617 is classified as a revolver. The register further records that taurus Model 617 is associated with Brazil.