K-22 Price Check

[OK Hog Shooter]

I just ran across a K-22 that appears to be in pristine condition. It is circa 1950 (the year I was born - uh-oh!) I was told it came from a S&W collection and has absolutely no appearance of wear. No box, papers or tools. The asking price is $800. Should I jump all over it?

Thanks for your responses and kind opinions. Hog

 

[rboineau]

Others more current on pricing will undoubtedly chime in with better info, but I think you are close with that $ if a perfect gun. Maybe a little high.

Look it over carefully to make sure you're getting what you pay for; no refinish, replaced parts, etc.

 

[ussokc]

in the condition you describe, I would be inclined to go for it, how many do you come across that are "pristine".

 

[OK Hog Shooter]

I'm inclined to make a run at it, especially since it's born on date (year of manufacture) is my birth year...

 

[larryofcc]

I have been seeing pristine examples with no box or tools in the $850 price range, but who knows if they are actually selling.I paid $875 shipped, for a very mint 1953 gun with factory target hammer. No extras. Yep, a little high, but I am new to this and I am getting better at picky-choosy. Big Larry

 

[beagleye]

age?

Do they let people that old shoot?

Just kidding. I got a 1948 excellent shooter condition k22 and paid 5 bills. Absolutely an awesome gun. 5 seems fair to me for a shooter grade so 8 seems fine for a pristine gun, if you want a pristine gun, but I wouldn't get a pristine one without a shooter cause these thing are the best to shoot!

Pete

 

[Rad29]

One thing for sure, price goes up as condition goes up! As others have said, how many pristene K22's that are 61 years old do you come across? IMHO, it is hard to loose on condition! Great guns will typically hold their value and will likely sell first.

Bob

 

[OK Hog Shooter]

beagleye... ya got me on that age thing, but yeah they let me shoot.... after all, I got the gun! I'm really torn cause I AM looking for a shooter, but then been looking for a 1950 born K-22 for obvious reasons. I'll post pics if it happens. I can see myself getting two... one for the safe and one for play... oh... what to do what to do...

 

[crsides]

I would be a buyer at $700 - 750, but I wouldn't sell one for less than $900.

I think you're ok at $800... and wouldn't wait too long.


Charlie

 

[redbos]

I would grab, even though $800 is a bit strong, someone will grab it and then you will be upset that you didnt buy it!

 

[tgd31968]

Here is my attitude, and I have said this before on this site.

If it is really EXACTLY what you want, you can afford, and you don't buy with the intent of selling it, does it really matter if you are 10-15%ish high on a particular gun?

I hate to make a really bad deal, and if it is not a gun that is rare or of very special interest, I will pass if they want too much.

But in a case like this, you are going to pay something for any k-22 you buy, so you are really only talking about the premium you might be paying for condition and the fact that you are emotionally attached to the year. So, with all that said, even if were overpriced by a small amount, will you really care in a month? You are more likely to regret not buying it in a month than buying it.

 

[OK Hog Shooter]

Thanks for the support, er, I mean responses, especially the comments from tgd31968. While I am wanting a K-22 for shooting, I'm thinking to find one like I've got my eyes on is a pretty rare feat in itself. I'll keep all posted on what happens. Hog

 

[OIF2]

Maybe a tad high, but a pristine gun that you want counts for something during the justification process. I paid $650.00 for a '53 gun like yours 3 or 4 years ago and thought it was high...but not now. Buy and enjoy.
Bob

 

[bigmoose]

Buy it. It is much easier to spend maybe a little extra, than to pass and then search and search for something similar which you may not find. Then, if you do find something similar, it will probably be more expensive anyways. Never met a K22 I didn't like.

 

[OK Hog Shooter]

I BOUGHT IT! Thanks to all who posted and offered their opinions. All sage advice. I'll post pics as soon as it's in my hot old hands...

 

[boykinlp]

I BOUGHT IT! Thanks to all who posted and offered their opinions. All sage advice. I'll post pics as soon as it's in my hot old hands...

Look forward to seeing the pictures.

 

[Nightowl]

Good for you. You can shoot it a lot and it will still look good, if you take good care of it. It will get a turn ring, but all Smiths do that, even some that are never shot, but turned anyway. I really like the hammers on the old ones.