Quote:
Originally Posted by Allen-frame
ALWAYS inspect a K-22 thoroughly for any mechanical defects.
"A gun that don't shoot aint' nothin but a fancy paperweight."
The one thing to look for when inspecting a K-22 is on the
face of the cylinder between the chambers,,
if the gun has been fired rapidly, or, dry fired you may observe
some dimples in the face of the cylinder where the firing pin
has struck out of time.
This observed , to me, removes about $100. from the value.
And seems to be more common the older the K-22 is.
Hope this helps.
Allen Frame
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I have the opportunity to purchase a Pre-Model 18 5-screw that would make a very nice shooter.
All the numbers match including the original stocks.
It's priced too high, but I'll address that if I pursue the gun.
My concern is what is referenced in the quote above regarding dimples in the face of the cylinder where the firing pin has struck out of time.
The gun I looked has this damage and it's not pretty.
Will this type of damage cause any issues with shooting the gun? I am ignorant when it comes to these .22's.
I'm going to get some photos sometime in the near future if the gun doesn't sell first and will post them here for opinions/feedback/guidance.
Regards,
tp