208

[crsides]

I've been chasing this one now for 3yrs, ever since I learned it resided in the next town over. Not to mention the owner bought it from a LGS 1/2 mile from my house.

The money shot ...








All original, grips and box number to the gun. Came with the correct SAT and a cleaning rod, which i'm not sure of.

The previous owner collects smith 22's and I called to tell him about another 3 digit K22, K679 I had received that morning. He said my offer from a yr ago was tempting and we ended up cutting a deal on K208 that same day.

 

[LEO918]

Well dune my friend.

 

[usm1rifle]

That's an awesome example. Was the cleaning rod a blued one?

 

[crsides]

That's an awesome example. Was the cleaning rod a blued one?

The whole length was a twisted wire with brush on one end and a finger loop on the other. Doubt it came with the gun, althought I don't think I have ever seen an original from 1947.

 

[JayCeeNC]

Glad you finally caught that unicorn, Charlie!

 

[MrG5122]

The whole length was a twisted wire with brush on one end and a finger loop on the other. Doubt it came with the gun, althought I don't think I have ever seen an original from 1947.

I'm no expert but the last one I had like that came with a Colt. I don't know if it was original to that gun either.

 

[policerevolvercollector]

Congratulations on a real "find"!!

 

[JSR III]

Very nice. Not sure about the cleaning rod but have seen that style on several occasions. Unfortunately I suffer from CRS and it really shows its ugly head with S&W's because there is so much to remember.

 

[weatherby]

Very neat Charlie.
Was the gun ever lettered ?

 

[RKmesa]

CONGRATS!!! Great acquisition.

 

[crsides]

Not lettered, but on good authority from a couple members that this one shipped 2-13-47 to Barker & Jennings, Lynchburg Va.

 

[rck281]

The whole length was a twisted wire with brush on one end and a finger loop on the other. Doubt it came with the gun, althought I don't think I have ever seen an original from 1947.

That sounds like the cleaning rods that came with the Registered Magnums. They were wrapped in a paper tube.

 

[boykinlp]

Charlie, Charlie, Charlie.........great pickup! HOW LOW CAN YOU GO?

 

[old bear]

Charlie, that's great. I don't have a high interest in collectable revolvers, but I sure could make an exception for a package like that one. Enjoy it. Fred

 

[LEO918]

RE: The Cleaning rod/brush. I just picked up an early 1948 K-22 with that same twisted wire and loop handle. Original???

 

[crsides]

Guess I'm going to have to get a pic of that cleaning rod.

Here you Leo

 

[LEO918]

Looks the same as mine.

 

[kennethg]

That is a real prize! Well done Charlie.

 

[bullmack]

Since serial number K22 does not exist I found the next best thing. Shipped Feb. 1947. I haven't lettered it to see where it went

 

[two-bit cowboy]

I knew as soon as I saw the tread's title and who wrote it you must have gotten an oldie.

Congratulations. That's a humdinger.

 

[old pipefitter]

Wow. what a great find. Congrats

 

[JSR III]

Since serial number K22 does not exist I found the next best thing. Shipped Feb. 1947. I haven't lettered it to see where it went.

I found one that I thought was neat as these became the model 17.

Mine is K 1722

 

[snake803]

Hate one upsmanship (LOL) but I have K130!!!
Shipped 2/17/'47 to Richmond hardware, Richmond , Va.... Grips match, box un-numbered...
who has the lowest #???..
JIM....................

 

[usm1rifle]

I thought I heard K102 is coming to auction - was i dreaming?

 

[crsides]

K117 is the lowest I have seen on the forum.

 

[crsides]

Hate one upsmanship (LOL) but I have K130!!!
Shipped 2/17/'47 to Richmond hardware, Richmond , Va.... Grips match, box un-numbered...
who has the lowest #???..
JIM....................

Now Jim, you know we only talk about ship dates here.

Charlie