Need Help Identifying Inherited Revolver

Joshyee · #1 05-29-2017, 04:53 AM

Hello, I just inherited a revolver from a family member and need some help identifying the manufacture date and any other info on the weapon. Here are the specifications:

1. Hand-ejector
2. K 270XX
3. 22 long rifle
4. 6" barrel
5. Adjustable sights

There are five screws on the frame, one of the screws is hidden by the grips. Also, the serial numbers on the cylinder, butt, and inside the grips all match.

Green Frog · #2 05-29-2017, 07:06 AM

Oh boy, an easy one! You have a K22 Masterpiece, probably shipped early after WW II production resumed, about 1947 or so. It is late enough to have gotten the later style ejector rod (no "large knob") but early enough to still have the lighter barrel profile with narrow rib. Mine is about 50,000 higher SN than yours and is one of my favorite guns. Enjoy it.

Froggie

PS Double checked SN... it is probably a 1948 gun. Also, it may be referred to as a "post-War, 3rd Model" or sometimes as a "pre-Model 17."

JP@AK · #3 05-29-2017, 08:32 AM

Yes, 1948. That year began with approximate serial number K18732. A very nice revolver! It should be fun to shoot. I had one once, not too many serial numbers away. It was the best shooting .22 revolver I have ever owned.

Waveski · #4 05-29-2017, 08:39 AM

You have inherited a fine shooter ; a classic revolver. Your relative(s) certainly cared for it well.

It is a beautiful thing when a fine piece like that transitions multiple generations.

gjamison · #5 05-29-2017, 10:45 AM

Numbers inside the yoke are assemble numbers. Mean nothing.

alwaysoutdoors · #6 05-29-2017, 11:30 AM

Screw under the grip or stocks isn't important in id'ing it. The fourth screw is in front of trigger guard and the fifth is at top of frame behind cylinder (in plain sight).

Joshyee · #7 05-29-2017, 12:47 PM

Thanks everyone! Any idea what the gun would sell for? I don't think I'll ever sell it because it is a family heirloom, but I am interested to see what it is worth. There is some light wear near the muzzle from drawing from the holster and some rotation scratches on the cylinder, but other than that the pictures show the rest. I looked around online and there seems to be a pretty big range in prices from $700 all the way to $1700 for these models. Just curious where mine would fall in the range.

Wiregrassguy · #8 05-29-2017, 01:43 PM

Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! I would insure it for $1000. It appears to have enough wear to sell for less than that upon close inspection. IMO, to go higher it would need the box, papers and tools and better finish condition. Nevertheless, it appears to be a fine gun and one I would not mind owning.

BTW, you mention a holster. Don't store it in the holster. Get a rug or sock for it if you don't already have one.

Joshyee · #9 05-29-2017, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Wiregrassguy

Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! I would insure it for $1000. It appears to have enough wear to sell for less than that upon close inspection. IMO, to go higher it would need the box, papers and tools and better finish condition. Nevertheless, it appears to be a fine gun and one I would not mind owning.

BTW, you mention a holster. Don't store it in the holster. Get a rug or sock for it if you don't already have one.

Thanks for the info! I definitely won't store it in the holster.

JP@AK · #10 05-29-2017, 01:56 PM

The one I mentioned in Post #3 sold about three or four years ago for $750. I don't think there has been a lot of price movement on these one-liners since then, unless they are 98% and come with the box and accessories.

I think Guy's advice is pretty sound. Insure it for a grand. If you were to sell it, you might get a hundred or two less than that.