Generally, it not having the original grips does influence the value. Its not all that bad since there are vultures circling and wanting the ones you have. Sometimes you can break even on the swap. Just don't expect the new ones to fit like a glove. Back in that era they fitted the wood to the metal, then used a belt sander to make them perfectly fitted.

Prices on old K22s wander all around. They've been going up. Condition means a bunch, and so does having the correct gold box and black oxide screwdriver. Suffice it to say a 1948 K22 should be worth $800 or so, more or less based on condition and other things.

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