This firearm belonged to my deceased father-in-law and has been in a safe since his passing some 20 years ago. My wifes mother found it in the back of their safe and has now given it to my son. I've seen similar ones here on the forum and thought I'd join to get some insight into this particular piece. Here are some pics that I hope will identify it origins and worth. I put some CCI's through it and it's super accurate.

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Ha. You killed all your pictures.
Your K22 Masterpiece, 3rd Model was shipped in 1962.

bdGreen

Welcome from the Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey.

You will love your K22!

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You've a beauty there. They are tack drivers.

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Mike
S&WCA #3065

Yeah, I deleted them and reloaded because they came in upside down.
So it's a 1962 model? Can you tell if those are the original grips?

The stocks (grips) are period correct, but S&W didn't mark the serial numbers on the target stocks. A factory letter will state whether or not it shipped with targets, but you'll never know if they are the original ones.

I have a K-22 with original box and tools, box says Target stocks, but without the serial number on them, I can only assume they are the originals.

Hope that helps.

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They are likely original, but only a factory letter would say for sure. These were the optional type, and standard grips would have been magnas.

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It's a Model 17 that was shipped about 1962. To be even more specific, in is a variation on the Model 17 as stamped with all that mess of numbers inside the yoke... maybe a 17-1 or 17-2, I can't make it out from your picture. This "dash number" simply tells which design modification had been ordered by the time this gun was produced. Of course those things are really only of interest to collectors, and the important thing is that your son has a nice piece of family history to enjoy. As far as worth, it is about priceless as a family item, but for insurance or whatever, I would place a ball park value on it of somewhere around $700 or so, depending on a detailed examination of condition.

Froggie

Very nice! Be sure to not store it in the holster, that is probably how the blue wear around the muzzle happened and it will trap moisture and grit. A nice coating of wax and a soft breathable case and it will look the same for your son's kids, and grandkids.

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Alan
SWCA LM 2023, SWHF 220

It's a 17-2.

What it is is a very nice and very desirable revolver! There is nothing (in my mind!) about that them that is not to like! Being a family heirloom is just icing on the cake. I own a K22 Target Masterpiece that was made in 1951. I purchased it used in 1971 and there after loaned it to my dad for several years. When he got to the point where he no longer could use it, he returned it to me. It's not quite as shiney as it was when new but it's wear is honest and it functions absolutely as well as it did when it was new. It is probably the last revolver I'd ever intentionally get rid of. That day will come when I'm gone and my son's will have to figure out how to determine which one of them gets it. But they will have to wait for it!

That is a VERY nice revolver, but then I already said that, didn't I?

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Congratulations as that is a great looking Model 17-2 and they are great shooting revolvers.

Thanks guys for all your input. I really appreciate the valuable information. I will pass this info on to my son.

Be sure to clean it often and wipe it down with a silicone rag. Those S&W .22's don't like to be shot dirty. If you do, they sometimes bind and give you trouble. Otherwise, it is one of the most accurate guns you'll find.

Your son is a lucky young man. Guns like the Model 17-2 are very desirable, and almost priceless when passed down by a family member.

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Congrats on that fine 17-2
They are fine shooting revolvers.
I like the target grips also.
If pressed, i would have to sell my K-22's last
if an emergency would occur. The model 17 and 18's
and their pre model marked breathren are cool guns.


Chuck

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That is a terrible gun. If your son misses, everyone will know it's his fault and not the gun's.

No alibis now.

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