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Old 08-11-2010, 06:01 PM
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First time poster on this site. This is in possession of my dad and was my grandfather's. Someday I hope to get it. K-22 from 1955.







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Old 08-11-2010, 06:13 PM
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Beautiful revolver and I would bet that it shoots just as well as it looks.
Have your Dad write the history and keep it for your grandchildren.
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Old 08-11-2010, 06:16 PM
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Welcome to the forum. That is a beautiful gun. Don
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Old 08-11-2010, 06:20 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Great looking K-22, looks like it has been well cared for.
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Old 08-11-2010, 06:23 PM
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Very Nice,

I inherited a K-22 8 3/8 inch from my father. Best 22 revolver made in my opinion.
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Old 08-11-2010, 10:28 PM
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I have a beautiful 18-2 that I love, but kinda wish it had the longer barrel of a 17 like your dad's. Nice gun.
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Old 08-11-2010, 10:58 PM
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Not much use, it appears. I've shot it for one session at the range. In comparison, I do have a Colt .38 Officers Model that was my grandfather's in which the checkering is worn completely smooth.
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Old 08-11-2010, 11:20 PM
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My favorite S&W is a 1948 K22. Mine probably is in a little better shape than yours finish wise, and I shoot the snot out of it. I just clean it and never holster it.

I’ve owned nicer or near mint K22’s, and for some reason my 95% 1948 shooter is the one I always go to.

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Old 08-11-2010, 11:30 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Lots of people here like the K-22 models, and the postwar five-screw guns are among the most desirable (that's four screws in the sideplate and one in the frame in front of the trigger guard). Yours is a fine example of a Pre-Model 17, which is the shorthand designation for guns with the same design as the Model 17, but which were manufactured before S&W assigned model numbers and began stamping them on the guns.

Make sure to give us a range report when you have a chance to take it out and see how it behaves.
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Old 08-12-2010, 08:53 PM
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Really nice. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 08-12-2010, 10:11 PM
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I have a 1953, I think, K22 and a 17-3. Both are great guns and I know you will like yours. They are great guns.

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I also have 2 K-22's a 4 screw and a 5 screw. Both are excellent shooters.
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Everyone should own at least one K-22!
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Old 08-14-2010, 01:26 PM
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My first 22 caliber S&W revolver was a K22 5 screw and it's still a favorite shooter of mine. Since aquiring it I've bought several more Model 17's and 18's and finally a 6 inch Model 617 no dash. I love shooting them as they are a blast and about as much fun as $18 will buy you these days for a brick of ammo to blast away with.

Congratulations and enjoy.
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Old 08-14-2010, 05:18 PM
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$18 a brick for ammo?????

Where do you live? I'll get a loan and come buy all the 22's in your area. It is a lot more than that here for the cheap stuff!!

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