Today turned out to be a disappointing day. Two weeks ago I took delivery of a very nice Model 48-4 (s/n 221Kxxx), blued finish, 6" barrel, in it's original box, which I purchased from an online auction site. Today was the first opportunity that I've had to go to the range & I took this pistol along with two boxes of .22WMR ammunition. Much to my surprise & disappointment the ammunition would not load into the cylinder. It appears that, instead of a .22WMR cylinder, I have a .22LR cylinder. I've sent an email to the dealer who sold it but, of course, likely will not hear from him before Monday at the earliest.

I'm fairly new to S&W revolvers and entirely new to the Model 48, so I'd like to ask a couple of questions. First, I'd like to keep this pistol, rather than return it for a refund, but if I do keep it, how much trouble might I have in finding a .22WMR cylinder, and, second, how much might I expect to spend.

Thanks!

cmr