The S&W .22 revolver appreciation thread!

[Nframe_is_no1]

In celebration of the ending of a near 5 year search for a model 18 a couple of weeks back (see earlier thread), I'd like to begin a photo thread of S&W .22s. I'll begin with my small group:
Model 18-3 (shipped 1971):

Model 17-3 8 3/8" (shipped 1977) This gun has 3Ts and special order factory red post front sight:

Model 35 no dash (shipped 1959) This revolver is built on the improved I-frame and takes J-frame grips. It came with the original diamond magnas numbered to the gun which are shown in the photo. They are now safely in storage with the J-targets being used for shooting:


Show your S&W .22!

[Rigmover]

Hi heres mine one on top is K22 Masterpiece from 1954 the middle one is a 18-3 Combat Masterpiece from 1974 on the bottom a 17-5 Target Masterpiece from 1988. Oh yah can't forget the K22 Rem Jet 22 Magnum from 1961 a real blast to shoot in the bottom photo Enjoy...

Rick

[HAWKEYE10]

I love S&W 22's. Don

17-4


18-3


M41

[VM]

This is my favorite from '59

[625smith]

Here's my K22 from 1952.

[DCWilson]

I have more .22 S&Ws than any other caliber right now. Not sure how that happened, since I think of myself as a .44 kind of guy. But much as I love my K-frame .22s (one Outdoorsman, three 5-screw Pre-17s), I think the ones I appreciate most are my I-frames, in particular two Prewar .22/32 Kit Guns:

530553, shipped March 1938






533556, shipped June 1940





These little gems are barely over eight inches long, stem to stern. I also like the .22/32 Heavy Frame Target Revolvers (Bekeart Style), but the longer barrel and the extension stocks just don't give these guns the appealing proportions of the round-butt Kit Guns. I-frames just look best with four-inch barrels and small stocks. (But that doesn't mean they shoot best when they are at their most attractive; there's a reason those oversize stocks exist.)

[fyimo]

1980 Model 41

1968 Model 41

Model 17-4

1955 K22

[bubbajoe45]

Just won this 34-1 yesterday. My first S&W .22 (not entirely true, as I used to have a 2214) - revolver. I'm sure it will meet my expectations.

[PMRet]

I'll jump in with this 617 no dash.

[floats]

Recently purchased 17-3, great shooter. Now If I could just find a holster that fits it.

[GF]

Mr. Wilson those are beautiful and seldom seen revolvers. Thanks for posting.

GF

[gunlovingirl]

My K-22, shipped March 1948.

[Hunt200]

Here is a 617 no dash:

[m75rlg]

My 34- recently acquired on the Forum. Sweet shooter.

Serial M1810xx with original warrenty card dated March 1982. Anybody got an approximate manufactur date?

[Moonman]

I'm looking at having a K22 in my future to look at and shoot a bunch.

[snakeman32]

I don't have a .22 revolver. This thread is peaking my interest in them tho. Thanks alot people. I am going to have to buy one now.


snakeman

[ljmvaw124]

Just picked up this beauty from my dealer - it's in like new condition - but it will be a shooter !

[Culina]

here is my pair

[snakeman32]

I have a stupid question. Are all of these 6 shot or 10 shot?


snakeman

[m75rlg]

model 34 is 6 shot

[jimmyjoe]

[IMG][/IMG]

[Pilgrim]

k22 circa 1955


17-6

[pea shooter]

I would show you a picture of my brand new 617 6"but I had to send it back to S&W after I noticed the barrel was over tightened(so much for Quality control) very dissapointed.

[GF]

KILLER grips showin' up on page 3.

GF

[james56]

Heres my 2yr old M-617 10 shooter and it's a blast to shoot. Now looking for a nice K-22 now

[tackdrvr]

Here are my two (for now)
My wife and I wed in 1984 and have been happily married for three years :-0 First time I met her Dad, he introduced me to this model 63. He had a paper plate target with a group a quarter would cover that she had shot with it. He was some kind of proud. She got it after he passed in 2004. Since she and I have twins ( sons ) it was plain as day I HAD TO HAVE another J frame .22 in 4" so the hunt was on. Oct 08 I scored this 34-1 at a local pawn shop with box and all goodies. So now the boys can argue over the color..... Heavy Sigh
Anyway my collecting sort of follows a pairs theme, these two...Wifes model 60 3" .38spl and my 36-1 3" blue ... my 19-3 4" nickel and my 19-4 4" blue etc...
So with no more ado, my 22"s

[ko41]

Wow, I just realized I only have two S&W revolvers in .22 caliber





KO

[snakeman32]

ko41,
Those are some outstanding photos of some beautiful guns.


snakeman

[au2183]

Well, I have a few...
pre-43

41

1948 K22

18-3

617

17-4

34-1

1952 K22

1938 K22 Outdoorsman

1969 18-3

That's all for now!

[681ismyfavorite]

i have a well used but descent shape 4" model 63.

id love to be able to afford a 2" model 63 or model 34....but me thinks a old charter arms pathfinder will have to fill the void.

[Plottman Pops]

22/32 Kit Gun (Pre 43)


617-1 my favorite

[bwsmith2850]

I lucked into my first one late last year. More to follow, I'm sure. A 1980 Model 48-4 With .22 MAG and .22 LR cylinders. The Magnas are numbered to the gun.

48-4 2 B&W.jpg

48-4 #1.jpg

[deanodog]

Model 17-3

Model 18-3

[Scotter260]

Born in 1953 so it's a bit out of place but I hope no one minds.

[girvin02]

There's some real beauties, in here. Sky-rocketing ammo prices led me to puchase my first .22LR; a M43. I enjoy shooting it so much that I gave it some company in the form of a 1948 K-22 and somewhat newer M63.

[Sparkz]

I just picked this up today.

I haven't seen many like it and I'm looking forward to shooting it tomorrow, weather permitting.

Paid $400 which seemed to be a really good price to me.

[Chrysoberyl]

Model 17-6:
S&W 17-6.jpg

[SmithNut]

Originally Posted by Plottman Pops

617-1 my favorite

Interesting gun, can you tell us about it?
Did you have it round butted?

[bdGreen]

Originally Posted by SmithNut

Interesting gun, can you tell us about it?
Did you have it round butted?

I had the same question.

bdGreen

[Kenny A]

Here's a couple

[MJS5678]

with new shoes

this thread makes me miss my mod 41

[PALADIN85020]

I have a few .22 S&Ws. Economical to shoot, compared to the centerfires, and a lot of fun:

First is a Model 48-2:



Next, a Model 41:



A couple of 17s and an 18:



A Model 22/32:



A Model 34 Kit Gun:



And finally, a Model 317:

[H Richard]

Mod 1, 2nd Issue



22/32 Target



Single shot 3rd Mod.


17-6



17-4

[pharmer]

63 from 1981, 18-3 from 1970, 17-3 from 1973 and "others." Joe

[theothermikeg]

Not too late to chime in? 17-3




I do love this gun!

[Win712]

Great post, beautiful Smith & Wesson .22's everyone. Let's see more! This is my Smith & Wesson .22 caliber family photo, left to right: K-22 Masterpiece, ca. 1953, w/box and sight tool; K-22 Masterpiece, ca. 1953; Model 43, 22/32 Kit Gun Airweight, ca. 1974, w/box & papers. Greg

[1gunsnotenough]

My only 2 Smith .22s. Nothing beats the classic lines of a Smith Revolver.
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[autoguns]

OUTSTANDING THREAD!!!!!!


Thanks everyone for posting all the nice pictures

[thomashoward]

My pair

[Anton Dee]

Although I follow this thread from the start, being a .22lr nut, it just occurred to me that I did not post pictures myself!

My Model 34 Flatlatch with Tyler's T-grip:




The now-gone 617:



Again,with Diamond stocks fitted:
(I kept the stocks for my not-yet-in-the-house Model 18-2)