Ultimate pre-61 K-22 showcase.
- Thread starter mkk41
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1931
smith17 - Very, very nice!! Is the box original to the gun? Do you know when and where it shipped?
2/2/32 with Fitz grips.
and without.
and without.
removed PC
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fat tom
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This is a 17 no-dash.
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And a Model 53.
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Walter Rego
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Here's a nice .38 M&P Target Model and K-22 Outdoorsman shipped 11 years apart
And a one line, large knob early K-22 Masterpiece with vintage leather
And a one line, large knob early K-22 Masterpiece with vintage leather
Hello
Here are some noteable Mentions with some very different design changes.
A First series K-22 Outdoorsman that shipped in September of 1936 shown with it's box & Original Serial numbered service stocks
Here is a November 1947 K-22. This one is a Transitional K-22 due to it's Larger Mushroom shaped extractor knob of Pre-War style S&W had to Mill out the under side of the Post-War barrel to allow the Extractor Knob end to clear the barrel portion when the cylinder was closed. S&W was not a company to waste parts if they could be used that is why we see these Rather Scarse Trasitional models like this one shown with added on Target stocks, it's box, Tools and Paperwork. I have the original serial numbered Magnas it came out of the factory with stored away.
A Pre-17. This one had a very short production span as a Four Screw variation being non Model stamped. In Late 1955 they dropped the upper side plate screw, and in 1957 they started stamping all guns with a model number as the K-22 was given the model number 17, leaving This Variation a very short window of production falling in between Early to Early 1957 time span being less than A year shown with it's original Box, Tools, Paperwork, and Magna serial numbered stock's as well as it's original sales reciept from 1956 as it was shipped and sold through a huge S&W stocking whole sale dealer being the Shapleigh Hardware company of St. Louis MO.
Here is the K-22 Magnum. This is a First year Model 48 that shipped in December 1959 being the first year as well for the new Exciting Winchester .22 W.M.R. Cartridge. It is a Four screw variation in Bright blue shown with It's Factory fitted Optional .22 L.R. Cylinder along side it. S&W Offered these with both cylinder's for awhile at a small additional cost to the buyer, but they are no longer made up or offered this way.
Here are some noteable Mentions with some very different design changes.
A First series K-22 Outdoorsman that shipped in September of 1936 shown with it's box & Original Serial numbered service stocks
Here is a November 1947 K-22. This one is a Transitional K-22 due to it's Larger Mushroom shaped extractor knob of Pre-War style S&W had to Mill out the under side of the Post-War barrel to allow the Extractor Knob end to clear the barrel portion when the cylinder was closed. S&W was not a company to waste parts if they could be used that is why we see these Rather Scarse Trasitional models like this one shown with added on Target stocks, it's box, Tools and Paperwork. I have the original serial numbered Magnas it came out of the factory with stored away.
A Pre-17. This one had a very short production span as a Four Screw variation being non Model stamped. In Late 1955 they dropped the upper side plate screw, and in 1957 they started stamping all guns with a model number as the K-22 was given the model number 17, leaving This Variation a very short window of production falling in between Early to Early 1957 time span being less than A year shown with it's original Box, Tools, Paperwork, and Magna serial numbered stock's as well as it's original sales reciept from 1956 as it was shipped and sold through a huge S&W stocking whole sale dealer being the Shapleigh Hardware company of St. Louis MO.
Here is the K-22 Magnum. This is a First year Model 48 that shipped in December 1959 being the first year as well for the new Exciting Winchester .22 W.M.R. Cartridge. It is a Four screw variation in Bright blue shown with It's Factory fitted Optional .22 L.R. Cylinder along side it. S&W Offered these with both cylinder's for awhile at a small additional cost to the buyer, but they are no longer made up or offered this way.
Why Pre-61...why not "Pre-3-screw guns"? What's wrong with this '61 4-screw? 
8 3/8" was special ordered with Rosewood targets, RR, WO, Full Target, shipped May 18th, 1961 and delivered to Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Chicago, IL.
Early first year Model 48, full target, RR/WO, Rosewood Targets
I'll get some others up soon.
8 3/8" was special ordered with Rosewood targets, RR, WO, Full Target, shipped May 18th, 1961 and delivered to Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Chicago, IL.
Early first year Model 48, full target, RR/WO, Rosewood Targets
I'll get some others up soon.
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fat tom
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This one is from October of 1947,same as me.
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indiuckian
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My first, (not counting a heritage series that I got rid of because it just didn't seem like a real k 22, had nice case coloring I just couldn't love it.) That I picked up last week. Within a week I had gotten a 17-3 also.
These things are addictive and I now that I have two shooters I need to get a couple of safe queens. You know, just for serenity....
1947 with tapered rib and non numbered grips that I fell in love with the moment I held it.
These things are addictive and I now that I have two shooters I need to get a couple of safe queens. You know, just for serenity....
1947 with tapered rib and non numbered grips that I fell in love with the moment I held it.
nightshade2x
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Here's my latest...
1947/48? (not yet lettered) single line S/N #10171
1955 in high blue with blue/black box & pictured with vintage George Lawrence basket weave holster.
Nice guns in the thread guys!
Have fun and be safe.
Nightshade2x
1947/48? (not yet lettered) single line S/N #10171
1955 in high blue with blue/black box & pictured with vintage George Lawrence basket weave holster.
Nice guns in the thread guys!
Have fun and be safe.
Nightshade2x
fat tom
Absent Comrade
A couple of more shooter grade OD's.
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Brandon0413
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My grandfather purchased this 17 no dash around 1959 or 1960. 
pilgrim6a
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Larry from Bend
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Mine's a youngster in this thread. A 17 no dash shipped in 1959 and purchased by me in 1971. It's been shot a whole bunch over the last 40 years. I had it tuned up by S&W 3 years ago.
bellevance
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I like the Tylers. I've got 'em on my '48 5-screw K22, and they make all the difference for me.
