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09-25-2020, 11:14 AM
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Info Please Confused.. 5 screw.. K-22
Took the gun to a local dealer to see what I had and get an estimate of value.
He was confused by the "script type" on barrel and frame, and the fact that they did not match.. and also said they did not make a stainless k22 He thought is that its someones project gun.. and is generally confused by the piece.
The S/N match all over the gun... frame, barrel, cylinder and ejector
(Im thinking its been plated???)
K 1892xx
22lr
6"
post war adjustable sights
Has strain screw
5 screw
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09-25-2020, 11:19 AM
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Took the gun to a local dealer to see what I had and get an estimate of value.
He was confused by the "script type" on barrel and frame, and the fact that they did not match.. and also said they did not make a stainless k22 He thought is that its someones project gun.. and is generally confused by the piece.
The S/N match all over the gun... frame, barrel, cylinder and ejector
(Im thinking its been plated???)
K 1892xx
22lr
6"
post war adjustable sights
Has strain screw
5 screw
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I am unaware that S&W made any plated K22s. My supposition is that it has an aftermarket plating job. The SN dates its shipment to around mid-1953. At retail in that condition, maybe $400.
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09-25-2020, 11:20 AM
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No doubt your 5 screw has been refinished with one of the electroless nickel finishes that were popular after some stainless models were introduced. This process certainly decreases the value as does what appears to be some corrosion and the rubber grips. You might get $300 - $400 on a good day but I would have no interest.
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09-25-2020, 11:21 AM
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You have a k-22 Masterpiece from 1953. It has been coated with Armoloy or some similar hard chrome. It appears that it was not properly prepared first, and rust beneath the chrome is coming through.
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09-25-2020, 11:34 AM
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Thank you all for the speedy reply and information.
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09-25-2020, 12:28 PM
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It could just be bare steel, no finish at all. Maybe partway through a refinishing project?
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09-25-2020, 12:54 PM
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Very sad. I think a nice gun was allowed to corrode badly and then an unfortunate decision was made to fix the problem with some industrial metal finish never intended for nice guns.
Those enormous, ugly rubber grips don't help either.
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09-25-2020, 01:39 PM
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How does it shoot ?
The value in my opinion is in the utility of the revolver, which if in good mechanical order is substantial. I would rather have a cosmetically rough 5 screw K-22 than most Other commercially available new 22 revolvers.
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09-25-2020, 07:04 PM
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Shoots great. Fun little gun especially for little guys and gals!
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09-25-2020, 08:30 PM
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That is good news, it will work as well as a pristine collectible.
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09-25-2020, 11:35 PM
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Just shoot it. But do put some proper grips on it.
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09-26-2020, 09:23 AM
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You WILL enjoy shooting that gun! Mine was my dad's, about 3 years older than yours, but probably some of the best 22s out there. Enjoy driving nails from 25 yards out!
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About the stocks: Compared to the wooden stocks that were on this gun when it was sold, those rubber stocks don't do much for the overall style or looks of the revolver. But since it has already been devalued by the non-optimal refinish, it makes no sense to change the shape of the grip to something less unattractive before you establish once and for all whether those grips give you the accuracy you desire. If you decide you could shoot tighter groups with different stocks, go ahead and replace them. But don't throw the rubber things away in case you find out you guessed wrong about their replacements. In a mostly stock revolver, A+ performance will legitimize B- appearance every day of the week.
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