Haven't seen a thread on a 48 in a while...

[Andy Griffith]

I've always had a real fondness for the .22 WMR cartridge, and love my model 48-2 so much I got a 48-3 to go with it.

Now, if I can find a magnum kit gun to be a little brother for those two to take care of!

I'm going to take some pics and post them, but if you have a nice pic of your favorite 48 (or any other .22 mag for that matter, let's see 'em.

[TACC1]

Really would like to get a 651 sometime; this is
the best I could come up with.
TACC1

[weatherby]

I only have one but it an accurate one.

It's a 6" if I came across an 8 3/8" I'd probably try to get it.
Provided the hole in my pocket gets fixed

[larryofcc]

OK for you. I never get tired of posting this very early M48-0 # K 368119 no XXX's, shipped 7-16-1959. Second month of production. I have one box of rare 1959 vintage Remington ammo for it too. Big Larry

[Walter Rego]

That's a great find Big Larry. Beautiful gun. Here's a fairly late production Model 48-4 and it too is a very accurate gun. No so called "Bangor Punta issues" with this one.

[weatherby]

Originally Posted by Big Larry

OK for you. I never get tired of posting this very early M48-0 # K 368119 no XXX's, shipped 7-16-1959. Second month of production. I have one box of rare 1959 vintage Remington ammo for it too. Big Larry

I wouldn't mind seeing the ammo too

[larryofcc]

Here is an original 1959 box of first production ammo in 22 magnum caliber. I have seen only two boxes of this ammo and one is for sale on Joe Salters site for $125 I think. It is not nearly as nice as this one. Big Larry

[Old TexMex]

Here's my pair, no dash(1959-60)in front, dash 4 ( lettered 1977)in box

[05CarbonDRZ]

What do you experts think a M48 no dash with a 6" barrel all numbers matching in about 95% condition is worth? I came across an early one at a local gun show for $1,300 asking price.

[Mike McLellan]

For a lot of reasons that I've argued in previous posts, the .22 magnum has been my home defense round for a long time. The model 48 is one of my favorites. The pictures shows my 48 flanked by my K-22 and my 17-3.

[Nframecollector]

I have a chance to buy a 48-4 in unused condition with the box and all the trimmings. Whats the going rate on it now?

[larryofcc]

I paid $650 for the one I pictured and it is a good 98%+ and 2nd month of production. I think $1,300 for a 95% 6 inch is a tad high. That's closer to what a 8 3/8" 4 screw would bring at around $900 to $1,000 and they are much scarcer. Big Larry

[Old TexMex]

I was offered 850 for my 48-4 box and all. Turned it down. Wouldn't take that for my no dash either, not at all.

[Nframecollector]

I can get it for around $700.00!

[ColbyBruce]

IIRC, it was a 48ND, a former LE evidence gun. The bore and chambers were clean, but this thing had been bloodied at some point and was in severe need of refinishing. I sold it to a friend for what I gave for it and he sent it back to the factory. I did not care for it, my S&W 650 is much lighter and handier to carry.

[steamloco76]

The 8 3/8ths inch barrel 48 is the one S&W that has successfully avoided my grasp!Never saw one in any gun store yet. I've been the second guy in line a couple times here on the forum.
The only .22WMR's I have are a 1970's vintage Colt Frontier Scout Buntline 7.5 inch and an early 1980's Ruger Single-Six 9.5 inch which is outstandingly accurate with WMR ammo. They need a Smith to play with!

[b.guggenmos]

Here is my Model 48 8 3/8" I purchased recently. No turn line I can see except maybe with a magnifying glass. I paid $650.00 in July. I have never owned a .22 Magnum of any type and actually was just able to find some ammunition at Walmart last Saturday. I think I will be shooting it soon? Brian

[ColbyBruce]

You can also shoot .22 WRF ammo in the .22 magnum guns.

[Old TexMex]

Originally Posted by b.guggenmos

Here is my Model 48 8 3/8" I purchased recently. No turn line I can see except maybe with a magnifying glass. I paid $650.00 in July. I have never owned a .22 Magnum of any type and actually was just able to find some ammunition at Walmart last Saturday. I think I will be shooting it soon? Brian

That's an unusual serial number! My no dash is lettered with shipping date 8/60 (K404xxx)
You got a deal. I learned to shoot a handgun when this one was new, it was my fathers. I inherited it in '75, sold it in '79 for chemo treatments for my late wife, and found it again (on this forum) 12/2012, and brought it home.

[b.guggenmos]

Originally Posted by Old TexMex

That's an unusual serial number! My no dash is lettered with shipping date 8/60 (K404xxx)
You got a deal. I learned to shoot a handgun when this one was new, it was my fathers. I inherited it in '75, sold it in '79 for chemo treatments for my late wife, and found it again (on this forum) 12/2012, and brought it home.

According to my Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson the serial number should be 1974. That is sad you had to sell your Model 48 but great you were able to purchase it back. I am looking forward to putting a few rounds through mine. Brian

[Old TexMex]

Originally Posted by b.guggenmos

According to my Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson the serial number should be 1974. That is sad you had to sell your Model 48 but great you were able to purchase it back. I am looking forward to putting a few rounds through mine. Brian

There's a thread someplace else about "senior moments" and I had one, I mixed yours and big larrys posts up and didn't bother checking.
Yep, what are the odds of finding one that many years later, without a clue, and it had changed owners several times probably.
I will predict great satisfaction for you when you get your 48 to the range. Enjoy that

[MakeMyNight]

I have one Model 48-2, (marked MDL 48 no dash) a circa 1974 built gun with 8-3/8" barrel, and all the T's.
And....since the OP said to post any 22 magnum handguns, here's My model 651-2 as well.

[larryofcc]

I have three M48's. All no dash 4 screws One 6" and two 8"ers. 1959, 1960, and 1961. 1961 rather late for a no dash, but it still has the correct first model ejector rod. Left or right hand, I cannot ever get this straight. Big Larry

[SuperMan]

Love the .22 Magnum...and most guns that fire it....

Found this one about two years ago...also has the Long Rifle cylinder...shoots like a rifle...



A 51 that I picked up last year from the estate of a friend...it is in 95% condition...a friend got the other one that was in 99% condition...both guns now have the extra LR cylinder...





An interesting 70s vintage 4" 48...has both cylinders but the previous owner installed a 50s vintage hammer and an 80s vintage Combat wide trigger... When I bought it the LR cylinder showed no evidence of ever being fired... Came with a set of Combats that really didn't fit my hand well...these Diamond Walnuts came from the kindness of another forum member...





Model 63 with a 651 extra cylinder...a great trail gun... Wish I knew who did the sights..




Bob

[05CarbonDRZ]

Bob,Do you fit the extra .22LR cylinders to the guns yourself?

[weatherby]

I really LIKE that 4" 48 Bob

[992B]

I picked up a model 48 four screw with an 8-3/8" barrel a few years ago in a two gun deal. Promptly sold the other gun and kept the model 48. Someone left it in a sad looking holster and the cylinder was rusted half way around the exterior. Had the cylinder refinished and it is an excellent shooter. Groundhogs don't stand a chance at 50 yards. Winchester 40 grain hollow points are what the old girl likes!!

[larryofcc]

I think this thread should have been in the pre 1961 thread, but here goes.
Two 8 3/8 " M48 no dash 4 screws. The top gun, # K 397770, no XXX's,bought from a member here, was shipped as a 6" K-38 3-1960 according to Mr. Jinks. He double checked, and yes, shipped as a K38. I guess someone made a recording error. The bottom gun, also bought from a member here, is # K 419610, also no XXX's, shipped 6-1961. Both guns are 48 no dashes, although maybe supposed to be dash 1's,they still have the right hand threaded ejector rods of the no dash. Big Larry

[larryofcc]

Sorry, forgot the picture. Big Larry

[larryofcc]

Here too is an original box for a 1959 vintage K22 Magnum. Notice it is a K22 box with white print 22 MRF. Big Larry

[MDM1911]

Saw this thread and couldn't pass up the opportunity to post a picture of my 3 Model 48s. One in 8 3/8" barrel, one in 6", and one in 4"...Feast your eyes.

[silentflyer]

Have been looking for a 48 8 3/8, no luck yet at LGS or gun shows.

[SuperMan]

Originally Posted by 05CarbonDRZ

Bob,Do you fit the extra .22LR cylinders to the guns yourself?

No, I have a factory trained gunsmith about 40 miles from me so whenever a S&W issue comes up it goes right to him.

Bob

[JIMBO1950]

recently walked into my favorite LGS and owner was standing there polishing a Model 48 no dash. Asked how much and bought it for 350.00. serial k368178 which makes it a 1959 production.It is about 95% and shoots very well and has original grips. Also bought a 14-3 from same lgs recently for 350.00 also. this on is 1972 production. Deals are stiil there if you wait and do not give in to the high prices.

[silentflyer]

After looking for a couple of years I finally found a Model 48,K-22 Masterpiece .22 M.R.F, 8 3/8", box,tools, and papers!
Sn. 5K91xxx P&R in good shape. Anyone have an idea when it was made?
Now my 8 3/8", 14,17 and 57 have a new "member" to the group.
Hope to get out to the range and give her a dance soon.

[weatherby]

She's not wearing dancing shoes.

congratulations on getting it

[glenncal1]

The first handgun I ever bought when I was 21 was a 6" 48-4, still have it. Still shoot it



A Sweet 4" that by serial number should be a dash 3 but is just marked 48 no dash.

[silentflyer]

Gelnncal1 may have just answered a question for me, the 48 I just bought is stamped 48 but the box is marked 48-2. Is this common?

[thardgrave]

This is my M 48-4 purchased new August 8, 1981 I added the Target Stocks, but all else is original.....