"In my opinion, some of the finest blue to ever come out of S&W occurs in the 1960-1965 era."
Drew
I agree, the blue on this '60's K-22 is a good example.
"That explains the finish on my pre-17... I was afraid I had a reblued classic "
Don't worry about it, I have a coupla' reblued K-22's and they get outta' the safe more than any other. Shoot it & smile.
GF