Taurus Model 617

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| origin = Brazil

| type = Revolver

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| manufacturer = Taurus International

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| weight = 28.3oz

| length = 6.625"

| part_length = 2"

| width = 1.531"

| height = 5.1"

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| cartridge = .38 Special / .357 Magnum

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| action = Single-action/Double-action revolver

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| feed = 7-round cylinder

| sights = Fixed

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The Taurus Model 617 is a double-action, seven-shot, snubnosed revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, with a 2" barrel.{{cite web|url=http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=260&category=Revolver|title=Taurus 617SS2 Revolver - .357 Magnum 7 Round Matte Stainless|work=taurususa.com|accessdate=22 June 2016}} It is offered in stainless steel and was formerly available blued.{{cite web|url=http://www.taurususa.com/pdf/2013_taurus_catalog.pdf |format=PDF |title=Taurus : Making Better Guns : 2013 Product Catalog |website=Taurususa.com\accessdate=2016-06-21}}{{cite web|url=http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=253&category=Revolver&breadcrumbseries=&search=617|title=MODEL 617 .357 MAG. REVOLVER|work=taurususa.com|accessdate=22 June 2016}} A Titanium model was available but has since been discontinued.{{cite web|url=http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=259&category=Revolver|title=TOTAL TITANIUM MODEL 617 .357 MAG. REVOLVER IN SHADOW GRAY|work=taurususa.com|accessdate=22 June 2016}} 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.