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Old 10-28-2011, 04:30 PM
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I found this revolver at a local shop. I thought it looked a little rough at first, but after consulting some forums online I returned to the store and purchased for $325. I initially thought it may be fun to shoot for a while and then have refinished by S&W, but after cleaning it up I am not so sure. All of the numbers match and it appears that it was made early in the production. SN is 6332XX. How did I do? I am amazed by the craftmanship and fitting of these early S&W. Thanks for looking!
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Old 10-28-2011, 04:31 PM
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You did well...would ya take $600 for it
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Welcome to the forum. Splashy introduction!

That's close to a $1000 gun. Don't you dare refinish it.

Or if you want a newer-looking gun, sell this one and buy a crummy old beater where it won't matter if you refinish it.
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Either it's been reblued, or you take unsteady photos. But it looks like a nice gun.

FYI, I understand that S&W no longer repairs or refinishes older guns.

If you have a S&W .22 revolver that doesn't hang up on extracting spent brass, you have a gem. Should get you some rabbits or squirrels. Or, snakes.
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I agree with the others, you stole it. There are folks who seek guns in just the condition of yours. They feel no guilt in shooting it because the chances of damage are very slim. It means you can enjoy it all you want.

Its was made someplace about the 1,000th one, give or take. The first ones were 632,100s. But they also made M&Ps in that same numbering sequence. Chances of you ever coming across a better deal are pretty slim.
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I don't think it has been refinished. Pin ends are still rounded, frame corners look sharp, there's no gully at the sideplate/frame boundary. I can't see the front end of the ejector rod, but if the beveled surface of the knob there is "in the white" (polished but unblued steel), it is unrefinished. If the bevel has been blued, that's pretty good evidence that the gun has been refinished even if the other points I made suggest it hasn't.

It has a couple of scuffs and scrapes, so it is marked up enough that it is not a high-condition collector's item. On that basis you should shoot it to your heart's content. These prewar K-frame .22s are some of the best revolvers ever.
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You made out like a bandit. Don't refinish it. It looks mighty good for its age. Shoot it occasionally and take good care of it. You got a real prize there.
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That's a beauty mate. Those early wesson 22s are fun to shoot!
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I am amazed by the craftmanship and fitting of these early S&W. Thanks for looking!
I am amazed it was still there when you went back! That's the best $325 you'll spend in a long long time! Congratulations!
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remember the day you bought it. will
be a long time before you see one at that price
again.

very nice!!
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Fantastic gun! Probably a once in a life time purchase at that price. Feel good and enjoy, you did VERY well.
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Now, I really like that one right there!



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Last one I saw in similar shape as yours was priced a touch north of $1200. You did well at only $325.
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Thank you for the nice feedback. I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something as to its age and value. I realized that it had some wear, but I suspected it would probably would be worth twice what I paid. I used Flitz polishing compound to clean it off and, I must say, it did a fantastic job. I came to the conclusion that the shop must have had it priced as a later k-22 combat masterpiece. I do not plan to have it refinished. Would it be worth the effort to try to use some type of cold blue touchup to clean up the cylinder drag marks?
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Don't believe that is not a high condition gun. What you have is quite collectable. Nicely done!
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Why can't I find those great deals!!! I really need an outdoorsman.
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Great find. You have a fine piece of quality craftsmanship.
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In a word, NO!
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I feel your pain as I'm a nice guy I wish to offer you my "buy back programme". I will gladly refund your purchase price and any incidentals you have incurred cleaning it. See, that was easy Just so you know, you stole it and many of us, me are jealous. Kyle
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Don't touch up ANYTHING.

They all have cylinder rings to some degree. Just opening the cylinder will mark it. Its part of the history of the gun. Look at it like they are battle scars.

For some reason the first model k22 outdoorsman model seemed to mark the cylinder more than usual.


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Nice. And you didn't steal it. An idiot gave it to you.
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Leave that girl alone, she is nice! Iwould have run to the gun store at that price, what a gun and you could never get hurt at that price. You should check them out more often!
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If you want to admire the finish buy a new gun. That Outdoorsman has earned his scars. It would be a good way to turn a $900 gain into a $200 one.
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........ see the front end of the ejector rod, but if the beveled surface of the knob there is "in the white" (polished but unblued steel), it is unrefinished. .
Ya mean something like this:





That little 22 is just plain sweet.
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Elroy, great pics. Thanks for illustrating so clearly the point I was trying to make.
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Newbies ,,, Sheesh.

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Everything you've done is all you need to do!! It's a creampuff.
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I posted a few more. I will post the K22 later with the box. just excited about the new K38. I'm looking at an Outdoorsman 1st model I will post as soon as I can. I will keep you posted on the gold box for the K38 still in the works.
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Don't let the price fool you into thinking this is a beater. Treat her like the graceful lady she is!
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My 6335XX outdoorsman shipped April 1931 and my 6392XX shipped October 1931. One in the condition of yours would probably be priced around $1700+ at any gun show in the DFW area. You did very well. Probably well worth getting a letter on.
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Hey-The original post is 6 years old!
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