I have a 6" S & W .22LR adjustable sight revolver that has been in my family for many years. It is a 5 screw, #K1354XX. I was told it is a K22 but I would like to know the correct model designation and year of manufacture. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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Manufacturing:
K104,048 – K136,690...1951

It could have been shipped from the factory a little later.

It is a K-22 Masterpiece (or second model), intended mainly for target shooting, built on the same K-frame as the S&W Military and Police (M&P) revolver which has been manufactured since 1899. In good condition, these are desirable revolvers.

There were a few second model K-22s made prior to WWII, but most were manufactured after WWII, starting in late 1946, incorporating some postwar design improvements. In 1957, S&W adopted a new a model numbering system, at which time the K-22 became a Model 17. 6" was the standard barrel length. Your stocks appear to be correct, and should have a matching serial number stamped on the back surface of the right panel. Take care that the grips are never separated from the revolver, as they add to its value.

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You have a nice looking K22 Target Masterpiece, also know as a pre-17. It was probably shipped in 1951 but the only way to know for certain is to get a factory letter.

Yes, K22 Masterpiece ("Target" was never part of official designation although often used) probably from early 1952. Becomes Model 17 in 1957. Very nice.

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Thank you to all! That is a big help.
Sam58
Arizona

Lets call it a post war K22 Masterpiece. Lets not call it a 2nd model. If you need to call it by the model, call it a 3rd model K22. There's a huge difference between the 2nd and the 3rd model K22. The value is maybe 10x as much on the prewar guns.

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