New to Me K-22

SMK · #1 01-18-2011, 10:02 PM

I've wanted one for a long time. I have high hopes this K-22 will be as much fun to shoot as the M-41 and Pre Model 15 that inspired its purchase. I don't buy often, but when I do I like to try and find a keeper. This one took my eye. Not in my hands yet as I am waiting for the call that the transfer is ready for pickup.

Scott

K-22 · #2 01-18-2011, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SMK

I've wanted one for a long time. I have high hopes this K-22 will be as much fun to shoot as the M-41 and Pre Model 15 that inspired its purchase. I don't buy often, but I when I do I like to try and find a keeper. This one took my eye. Not in my hands yet as I am waiting for the call that the transfer is ready for pickup.

Scott

That is BEAUTIFUL. You will really enjoy your new gun.

A nice K-22 is rimfire Nirvana.

Best,
Gary

hsguy · #3 01-18-2011, 10:14 PM

Great looking gun, I think you will find it very enjoyable to shoot. Here is a recent thread from a member with his first K-22 you might find interesting. K22 range report

Iggy · #4 01-18-2011, 10:22 PM

I suspect you're gonna be a happy camper.

crsides · #5 01-18-2011, 10:36 PM

Nice. I'm thinking 1953 give or take a yr.

Charlie

beagleye · #6 01-18-2011, 11:24 PM

I have never had so much fun shooting in my life! These guns are really the berries. It was a m 15 that started me down this path too. Next on the agenda is a .357 with a 6" barrel, if I can resist the urge to just start collecting k22s.

Man that's a beautiful gun you got there (cleaning the drool off my keyboard).

Pete

DCWilson · #7 01-19-2011, 09:14 AM

A beauty! Congratulations.

Late '52/early '53, I think. By that time the target hammer was an available option, so your gun may have had that hammer when it shipped. (But the hammer might have been added later as an owner upgrade.)

In the aggregate, I suspect K-22s have brought more instant joy to more shooters than any other model S&W ever made. And among the joyful, the biggest smiles often seem to be found on the faces of those who are lucky enough to own five-screw K-22s.

Nice score. I agree it is likely to be awarded "keeper" status.

JSR III · #8 01-19-2011, 09:57 AM

Very nice. I would agree with David that it is probably 1952 vintage. Looks to be in excellent condition. The only problem with K 22's is that they are like potato chips. Very hard to limit yourself to just one...

GF · #9 01-19-2011, 10:30 AM

"In the aggregate, I suspect K-22s have brought more instant joy to more shooters than any other model S&W ever made."
David

I agree. I think the K-22 is at the top of the "must Have" list of S&W's.

SMK that's a high condition example.

GF

fgn40 · #10 01-19-2011, 10:36 AM

That is one very nice K-22 you have there!

I have a number of S&W 22's but not a K-22,
your photos make me lust for one! LOL

SMK · #11 01-19-2011, 10:44 AM

Yep, .22s and especially nice .22s do it for me. Over the years I've bought and kept some of the icons that used to be so common at the gun shows when I was a kid. Win 61, Win 62, M-41. I suspect this K-22 will light a fire to find another to keep it company. No doubt in my mind these old Smiths are the high water mark for quality.

Scott

LEO918 · #12 01-19-2011, 10:55 AM

Welcome to the Masterpiece Club.

Cooter Brown · #13 01-19-2011, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Iggy

I suspect you're gonna be a happy camper.

Yep!!! Five screw heaven right there.

I need to get off my duff and get some pics of my three K22s!

Arizona Commander · #14 01-22-2011, 01:28 AM

If there is a better .22 revolver out there I don't know what it is!!

I am sure you will be as happy with your "new" addition as I am with mine.