That is the gun that S&W marketed as the K-22 Outdoorsman's Revolver, or sometimes just K-22 Outdoorsman. With the exception of the adjustable sights and the mounting of the firing pin in the frame, it is mechanically identical to the .38 Military and Police of the 1930s. The .38 version is sometimes called the Model of 1905 fourth change by collectors.
Feel free to post pictures. A lot of people here think that the K-22 Outdoorsman (also called the K-22 First Model) is among the best .22 target revolvers ever made by an American manufacturer.
It sounds like a 1930s K-22 Outdoorsman. They are nice .22s. An exploded view of most any similar vintage S&W double action should be adequate to see how it works. It would be easiest to find one of a Military and Police .38 special made with the modern hammer block and the firing pin for centerfire cartridges. If you do not mind looking at that more modern hammer block 500 Magnum Nut's Frequently Asked Questions sticky in the Smith-Wessonsmithing sub-forum contains far more information than a simple exploded view. FAQ's
Without more info or a picture, you probably have a k22 Outdoorsman from the early 30's. I would guess 1933 or 34, but others on the forum can nail it a little closer.
Not wishing to correct my esteemed colleagues but IIRC the correct name for the gun is the "K-22 Outdoorsman's, not Outdoorsman. You will also see it written as Outdoors-Man's.
Just trying to keep S&W original terminology alive.
Not wishing to correct my esteemed colleagues but IIRC the correct name for the gun is the "K-22 Outdoorsman's, not Outdoorsman. You will also see it written as Outdoors-Man's.
Just trying to keep S&W original terminology alive.
Grips = Stocks
Checkering = Checking
Crane = Yoke
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Have you got a picture of a "K-22 Outdoorsman's" box to back up your claim?
Not wishing to correct my esteemed colleagues but IIRC the correct name for the gun is the "K-22 Outdoorsman's, not Outdoorsman. You will also see it written as Outdoors-Man's.
Just trying to keep S&W original terminology alive.
Grips = Stocks
Checkering = Checking
Crane = Yoke
You left out the period in front of .22
And it should be CDO (the letters in alphabetical order)
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