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12-09-2011, 03:06 PM
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Old K22
Without any references to look at, I have to assume that a K22 with a five digit, 10K range serial number, and five screw frame has to be a bit "experienced". Experience this one certainly has! Not much finish left on it, it's been beat, bashed, and abused. The crane has been replaced with a much later piece. Cylinder in desperate need of end shake adjustment. To it's credit, it has a very, very nice, crisp bore, and the chambers are nice as well. Have misplaced my .22 range rod, so I can't check alignment after 'they' replaced the crane. Looking at it from the top, it still appears that the barrel points off to the left somewhere, but then, I have nasty astigmatism...
I checked (for s & g's), and the grip panels are serialized, but NOT to this revolver.
It was "nearly" given to me, I think I ended up with around $200 in the thing, and figured it'd be worth that much to part it out if I had to.
Any notion as to when this thing was made?
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12-09-2011, 03:16 PM
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K22 with s/n K10495 was shipped in December 1947 so I suspect yours was close.
Russ
edit to add: the asterisk next to the serial number would indicate it made a return trip to the S&W factory. Is there a date code on the left side of the frame under the grips? It would look something like 6.65 if the re-work was done in June, 1965.
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12-09-2011, 03:31 PM
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Is this my old friend Darreld? Big Larry from Cedar City.
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12-09-2011, 04:47 PM
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HEY LARGE!!!
Indeed it is, Sir! How you doin'? Made a trip down your way last fall to pick up a 21 foot Reinell in St. George, spent the night in Cedar City, but couldn't get hold of you!
Linde, I had to look under my lighted magnifier, and there are three very small serifed numbers, appear to be 3.50. I doubt that S&W did this latest "work", there appear to be vise marks on the buttress where the barrel threads into the frame, in addition to obviously mismatched crane.
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12-09-2011, 05:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Darreld Walton
Indeed it is, Sir! How you doin'? Made a trip down your way last fall to pick up a 21 foot Reinell in St. George, spent the night in Cedar City, but couldn't get hold of you!
Linde, I had to look under my lighted magnifier, and there are three very small serifed numbers, appear to be 3.50. I doubt that S&W did this latest "work", there appear to be vise marks on the buttress where the barrel threads into the frame, in addition to obviously mismatched crane.
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linde is a smart guy and sent you in the right direction.
The factory work was done March, 1950
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12-09-2011, 08:32 PM
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Sorry you didn't get hold of me. I divested myself of US Martial Arms and started a collection of M52 Winchesters. Got out of those, for the main part, and started a S&W post war non model marked collection. Nice to hear from you again, and you and your wife are always welcome at my home. 435-867-9087. Big Larry
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12-09-2011, 09:55 PM
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Larry, you can't mean that you got rid of that Thompson before I got a chance to burn out the barrel? Did you also get rid of that M1941? Say it ain't so!
I, too, have "sinned". I traded my .38-44 HD for a 1947 CJ2A.......
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12-10-2011, 12:11 PM
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1941 is gone. Got over $3,000 for it. I still have the Thompson, one 03-A3, one USMC M1903, one Winchester Garand, one standard carbine, one M1A1 Paratrooper, and a near mint 1943 Colt M1911A1. Could not bring myself to sell them. Oh I also have a 1929 vintage Style "T" that I invested in. 98%+ Springfield Heavy bbl. Target Rifle. Reallllly nice. Big Larry
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12-12-2011, 10:44 AM
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My 'latest'...
I was in the local gun shop, and there was what appeared to be a sporterized 03A3 sitting there. When I picked it up, I discovered it was a polished an blued A4. Ended up taking it out the door for $225. It's now wearing a new High Standard barrel, and like to shoot right under 3/4 inch with the right load and conditions. Other than that, not much. After retiring, I find that I'm so broke that I can't even pay attention!
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12-12-2011, 12:29 PM
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Glad to see you have retired. I have been for 14 years now. Good Teamster pension and SS checks every month like clockwork. Same for my wife, so we do well. Big Larry
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