S&W K-22 Masterpiece

[PhilB]

I just purchased a 6" K-22 today. Serial number (on the butt) is K 173XXX. It's had some range time and some wear to the bluing, but it's still tight. I'm looking forward to shooting it.

Judging from the remarks on another thread about K-22's, the gun is older than me.

--Phil
(Yes, I know I should post pics. Let me get that figured out; be patient.)

[ScotsGuards]

In that SN range your pistol is post-WW2. I have one in an earlier SN range. When you get to shoot it your will NOT be disapointed. They are tack-drivers. Sounds like a nice find.

[arjohnson]

I have one, great gun. Here's a pic of mine.

[brian]

looks like about 1952 for the DOB.
yeap, they ARE the 22 caliber revolver that all others are judged against.

heres a 1950 sample.

[Cyo]

I have one I got from my grandfather that was made around 1958. They truly are masterpieces. Enjoy it.

[Brick]

Beautiful! And it would be a perfect match for my K-38 Masterpiece....

[Bravo Whiskey]

You will love it. They point and have a natural balance and as said are tack drivers.
Here is mine from 1952

[Bravo Whiskey]

Almost forgot,
Check the number on the inside right grip. If it matches the SN# of the gun you have an extra bonus as back then S & W numbered the grips.
I hope you find a match.

[c45man]

Ah, brings back memories. I remember in the mid 70s those K22s were next to impossible to locate as new, used forget it. The 22 Combat Masterpiece was more attainable. The latter was a K22 with a 4" barrel. By the way, the K38s during that time period were just as difficult to find.
Currently, we live in a time where popular models are not difficult to find, in the 70s and early 80s there was a number of popular models that were just not avaliable, and when one did find such a firearm, a premium was paid beyond list.

[1blindref]

Bingo! Pulled off the grips this morning and took a look; matching numbers.

Here's a photo:
http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0759.jpg

If you look closely you'll see it has the optional "speed hammer".

--Phil

very, very nice!