K-22 Outdoorsman Appreciation and Photo Thread

[RKmesa]

Seeing Pete 45's recent thread on his father's K-22 Outdoorsman

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-hand-ejectors-1896-1961/266282-i-have-old-gun-s-w-22-revolver.html

and the fact that it is a holiday weekend and I had the camera out today, I thought that it is time to start a K-22 Outdoorsman Appreciation Thread, by priming the thread with a few photos of my nicest example of the K-22 OD and scans of the K-22 Outdoorsman's Brochure.

SN 635065 shipped 6/29/1931 in a burgundy M&P hinged or "Patent" box with the Green label and a "22-38 H.E." stamp on the inside of the box. It has a single elevation screw rear sight and a Call gold bead front sight:

Brochure - "As Accurate as a Watch; As Sturdy as a Tractor":

Please post your favorite photos of "The "K-22" Outdoors-man's Revolver" as I have not been able to "get my fill" of this beautiful model lately.

Thanks,

 

[Goony]

Here's one that shipped in July of 1933.

 

[DCWilson]

These are fine guns and I am happy to play.

Here is 634373 and an appropriate first-year box (but not original to the gun). Like Richard's, this one also shipped in June 1931, but I don't have the destination or exact date. Time to break out the letter request forms.

Here is my other K-22 OD, 646390, which shipped April 1934. I believe this is the lowest known serial number with the two-screw rear sight foot. (Two at the back, that is; we don't count the one at the front of the foot.)

 

[Troystat]

Those are some beauties, thanks for posting the pictures

 

[bigmoose]

Everyone needs a K-22. This one dates to 1937.

 

[gripper]

RK and David, I love the early maroon boxes and guns. Here's mine shipped 1-29-37 to Hibbard Spencer and Bartlett & Co., Chicago, IL.

Chad Gripp

 

[gripper]

There are some slight changes in the K 22 Outdoorsman from a early vs late shipment standpoint. The early guns (as shown above by RK and David) were shipped in the maroon boxes, with call gold bead front sights, and a rear sight with a single elevation screw. The later guns as mine, were shipped in a red picture box, with a call silver bead front sight, and a rear sight with double elevation screws. One other niche for the K 22 OD collector is the subtle difference in the four page brochure. Note the difference in in the trademark at the top left hand corner of the page. I believe the first brochure pictured is the earlier one.

Chad Gripp

 

[Hammerdown]

Hello Everyone
Nice Outdoorsman's and S&W got them right from the start in 1931. To me, The Outdoorsman series of revolver's were the Height of quality at S&W. Here is mine that shipped in September 1936. I do shoot it occasionally, but it has never been holstered. It shoot's as good as it looks. Can't help to love these Outdoorsman's....

 

[66Park]

I unfortunately have no pictures to contribute, but what amazing guns and photo skills you guys have!

 

[GF]

Here's an engraved ( to Andrew Melon ) one that I was privileged to own for awhile.

GF

 

[Big Fred]

After all these really nice ones, here's mine. Lots of carry wear and some scratches, but she shoots great and you don't have to be afraid to take her out. I've had this one for at least 25 years.

 

[fat tom]

Here's a couple of beaters.

f.t.

 

[RKmesa]

One other niche for the K 22 OD collector is the subtle difference in the four page brochure. Note the difference in in the trademark at the top left hand corner of the page. I believe the first brochure pictured is the earlier one.

Chad:

Thanks for sharing. I've never paid that close of attention to the paperwork. So, this morning I went back and looked through my pre-war brochures: Three of "The K-22 Outdoors-man's Revolver" brochure - all have the 1st type of TM; Three of "The S.& W. ".357" Magnum" brochure - one (the earliest of the three) has the 1st type of TM and two have the 2nd type TM (and I agree with you that it is a later TM); and Three of "The .38/44 Outdoorsman's Revolver" brochure - none of which have any TM on them.

Fun trivia to file away.

 

[pace40]

Great thread!

 

[mag318]

Ahhhh, the quality that once was Smith & Wesson.

 

[Davwingman]

This'n is mine...

 

[COYOTEHUNTER]

Great thread!!

My ole beater dating to November 1935.

 

[rburg]

Here's an engraved one that I was privileged to own for awhile.

Or maybe a better way of saying it "Like a fool I sold it for a tiny profit".

 

[kritter]

my "beater" from late 37 or early 38...

 

[bmg60]

Hi
lets not forget about the K-22 King Guns.
This one shipped in 1934 has all the Options including Roper Grips.
Jim Fisher