Gun Show Find

Col Defender · #1 10-05-2009, 08:38 AM

Hi everyone - Found this K22 5 screw, square butt, SN 917XX yesterday at a local gun show - not from a dealer but from a private individual wanting to sell it. Serial numbers all match including inside the grips. Gave him $400.

Took it home, shot it and it is just wonderful. I've heard so much good about these 6 inchers - just had to have one. Actually I'd have paid more than $400 for this one. No signs of abuse or refinishing.

Any opinions? Did I do OK? I think it shipped in 1950.

Thanks

Steve

alaskavett · #2 10-05-2009, 08:44 AM

Steve, anytime you want your $400 back let me know. Nice gun at the right price.Kyle

fyimo · #3 10-05-2009, 09:30 AM

Congratulations on buying a great gun at really good price. You are right According to the book it was made in 1950. I love mine that was made in 1952 and they are great shooters. I have seen a lot of 22LR revolver purchases lately up here and I'm sure the current ammo prices has has a lot to do with it. You can have a lot fun for around $16 bucks with one and 500 rounds of ammo.

DCWilson · #4 10-05-2009, 09:33 AM

Excellent gun, excellent price. As others indicated, this is a 1950 gun. You have a true midcentury classic. Congratulations!

29aholic · #5 10-05-2009, 09:51 AM

Nice gun and great deal. I love mine...in fact I did some shooting in my garage with it last night with Aguila colibri long rifle ammo.

tekarra · #6 10-05-2009, 08:20 PM

Nice gun. Sometimes you are in the right place at the right time.

Rigmover · #7 10-05-2009, 11:07 PM

Awesome find there great shooters i have a 1954 model and it shoots just as good if not better than my 17-5 enjoy...Rick

Col Defender · #8 10-06-2009, 08:44 AM

"Sometimes you are in the right place at the right time"

Absolutely. I spent a bunch of time at the show on Saturday and found nothing exciting. I went back on Sunday after church only because I had two hours to kill before going to a visitation.

This is my "new" most favorite gun.

durco · #9 10-06-2009, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Col Defender

"Sometimes you are in the right place at the right time"

Absolutely. I spent a bunch of time at the show on Saturday and found nothing exciting. I went back on Sunday after church only because I had two hours to kill before going to a visitation.

This is my "new" most favorite gun.

Praise The Lord!
Mike

DeadeyeAl · #10 11-15-2009, 02:58 PM

I too picked -up an old 5 screw .22 Masterpiece. I wonder
what year it was manufactured. The serial number is K 75xxx It has some wear, but got it for $ 200.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...P/IMG_2737.jpg

Thanks

Al

DCWilson · #11 11-15-2009, 03:18 PM

Al, looks like 1949. Nice gun. Four inch barrel, but without a ramp front sight so not in the combat configuration.

Definitely worth more than what you paid for it!

riverday · #12 11-15-2009, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadeyeAl

I too picked -up an old 5 screw .22 Masterpiece. I wonder
what year it was manufactured. The serial number is K 75xxx It has some wear, but got it for $ 200.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...P/IMG_2737.jpg

Thanks

Al

Hello, Al, and welcome to the Forum.
Based on your serial number, your K 22 was made in 1949. You got a great deal on it - it is a nice looking gun.

DeadeyeAl · #13 11-15-2009, 10:06 PM

Thanks for all the info.
Al

wraco · #14 11-15-2009, 10:15 PM

You did pretty good. They are a pure pleasure to shoot.

Rod

Art Doc · #15 11-15-2009, 10:20 PM

That serial doesn't look right. A post-war K frame with target sights should have a K prefix.