Correct hammer and trigger options for 1947 K-22

sikacz · #1 08-13-2017, 09:58 AM

What are the correct period type hammer for a 1947 K-22? Mine came with a wide target hammer from the 1950s plus. Is there more than one width option and style? Is it just the curved hook type? Is a .370 width curved hook appropriate?

sikacz · #2 08-13-2017, 12:02 PM

I bought this hammer. Hoping it's closer to original. If not spares are good. Any idea what years this hammer is appropriate for? Said it was for a K-frame and .370 wide.

wheelgun610 · #3 08-13-2017, 01:00 PM

That one would be correct for any K-22 from 1947 up to about 1955-'56.

Mark

sikacz · #4 08-13-2017, 01:12 PM

Thank you Mark.

JP@AK · #5 08-13-2017, 01:18 PM

This one shipped in October, 1952. It shows the standard hammer, used from 1947 to about 1955 or 1956, as Mark stated.

P.S. This happens to be a K-38, so it is a centerfire hammer, but the shape of the spur is the same.

sikacz · #6 08-13-2017, 01:51 PM

Verifying my trigger. Does it look correct for 1947? I might want to buy a spare and have one ready.

DWalt · #7 08-13-2017, 01:54 PM

It should be the correct original trigger. Target triggers (and hammers) were not offered by S&W, even as options, in 1947. Most serious target shooters at that time would attach a trigger shoe to the standard trigger if they wanted a wider trigger surface.

sikacz · #8 08-13-2017, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DWalt

It should be the correct original trigger. Target triggers (and hammers) were not offered by S&W, even as options, in 1947. Most serious target shooters at that time would attach a trigger shoe to the standard trigger if they wanted a wider trigger surface.

I think I've seen one at auction with a shoe. Thanks for the comment.

linde · #9 08-13-2017, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sikacz

What are the correct period type hammer for a 1947 K-22? Mine came with a wide target hammer from the 1950s plus. Is there more than one width option and style? Is it just the curved hook type? Is a .370 width curved hook appropriate?

You've received good answers already but just thought I'd add more pictures for comparison.

For the period 1947 to roughly 1956 . . .
the "service" style hammer spur is .262" wide . . . same as the hammer itself . . . and generally found on fixed-sighted revolvers.
the "semi-target" hammer spur is .375" (3/8") wide and generally found on target-sighted revolvers such as yours
the "full target" hammer spur is .500" (1/2") wide was introduced for general availability in 1950 but has been found on a few very late 1949 revolvers.

Russ

sw282 · #10 08-16-2017, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by GA 1911

Here is a trigger shoe. They were very popular at one time. It attaches to the standard trigger with two allen screws:

I am a big fan of the K-22 Masterpiece as they are fun to shoot as well as very accurate. Here is my K-22 Masterpiece that was shipped Oct., 1955:

Here is a 'transitional' K-22 Masterpiece (aka, a LERK). It was shipped in Oct., 1947:

GA 1911---My K22 looks like yours with the large ejector rod...

Join us in Gainesville Ga @ Cherokee Gun Club on Sept 1 for

our monthly IHMSA field pistol match... There's a 22RF class

just waiting for that 1947 K22.. Great food too!!

282

sikacz · #11 08-16-2017, 05:18 PM

Trying to contact the seller on eBay, received a hammer that was not what I bought. Picture comparison is pretty clear it is a later target hammer. Not happy. Hopefully, the seller still has what I intended to buy and we can swap. The one I ordered is the white background. What I received is the orange background.

DWalt · #12 08-17-2017, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sikacz

Trying to contact the seller on eBay, received a hammer that was not what I bought. Picture comparison is pretty clear it is a later target hammer. Not happy. Hopefully, the seller still has what I intended to buy and we can swap. The one I ordered is the white background. What I received is the orange background.

I think you are correct. Did the seller state the spur width in his posting? You can always go back to eBay and PayPal for a refund if the seller misrepresents his item and fails to make good on his own. I've had to do that several times recently.

sikacz · #13 08-17-2017, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DWalt

I think you are correct. Did the seller state the spur width in his posting? You can always go back to eBay and PayPal for a refund if the seller misrepresents his item and fails to make good on his own. I've had to do that several times recently.

He gave me a refund and I put the item back in the mail. I ordered another that appeared to be a match. I'll see next week.

sikacz · #14 08-19-2017, 03:24 PM

The replacement hammer. Closer I think to original or at least period since I don't know exactly what came with it original.

sikacz · #15 08-20-2017, 06:09 PM

Hammer push off resolved.