A Real "Working" K22

[TAROMAN]

OK, time from a break from all the NIB treasures and safe queens. Time to share a K22 that's worked - hard - from the day it was purchased new in 1952.

A gent in his 80s brought this into the LGS. He was seeking advice as to what he should "do" with it now.

He purchased it (K150xxx) new in 1952. Carried it working traplines in western Oregon for 60 years. It "lived" in this holster for the entire period, stored in it too.

Finish is 1/2 gone, rust and scratches. Even a ring in the barrel. But it worked on, decade after decade. He has no idea of how many animals it dispatched, including more than a few bears, he says.

As for what to "do" with it, I'd say an honored retirement is in order.

 

[Sprefix]

You should get shut of that old junker to a poor unsuspecting slob such as myself. I'll step up and take this one for the team. I promise to keep beating it up as it so richly deserves. PM for shipping info............, and no need to pack it very well. Oh, I wouldn't put any leather soap on the holster either.

 

[rburg]

.........., and no need to pack it very well.

Let me guess, you used to work for the Brazilians shipping home 1937s?

 

[fat tom]

Still looks good to me. I like everything about it!
f.t.

 

[DCWilson]

Regular use creates its own kind of beauty. I like that gun a lot.

 

[29aholic]

I have a older friend who bought two K22's brand new (different times) to use for coon hunting. He put Bushnell Phantom scopes on them and used them hard. He brought the older one to me "cuz something aint right". Pulled the sideplate and the hammer pivot came out with it!!! It had NO finish left except in the hidden areas, and the factory made it right. He used to shoot a box of shell between those guns EVERY day, and eventually shot a very large tree in half...no telling how many coons.

 

[redbos]

I like that gun a lot, and what makes me like it more is that I would shoot it a lot! Good find!

 

[Dadsnugun]

OK, time from a break from all the NIB treasures and safe queens. Time to share a K22 that's worked - hard - from the day it was purchased new in 1952.

A gent in his 80s brought this into the LGS. He was seeking advice as to what he should "do" with it now.

He purchased it (K150xxx) new in 1952. Carried it working traplines in western Oregon for 60 years. It "lived" in this holster for the entire period, stored in it too.

Finish is 1/2 gone, rust and scratches. Even a ring in the barrel. But it worked on, decade after decade. He has no idea of how many animals it dispatched, including more than a few bears, he says.

As for what to "do" with it, I'd say an honored retirement is in order.

You were doing good up until that point...

 

[fyimo]

Great revolver with a lot of character.

 

[gruntdeputy]

That old pistol is a thing of beauty.
Thanks for sharing.
Frank

 

[Iggy]

I'd say it is purt near broke in.

 

[30-30remchester]

Its nice to see real "working" guns. Got in a few discussions about user guns. It was then I realised there is a vast difference between user guns and working guns. Many times I viewed mint guns that spent their lives in a gun safe, padded gun cases and occasional trips to the range. Working guns are an entirely different creature. These seldom saw a gun case or safe, spent most of their time in the field far from a gun range. Many have seldom been cleaned. I saw a friends Pre War Colt Woodsman that he used on a trapline for 60 years in Colorado. The grips were worn through in a few places. The checkering was long gone. This and your are more beautiful in my eyes than a new in the box gun.

 

[keith44spl]

That'n still a dandy, right thar!



Su Amigo,
Dave

 

[Nightowl]

Maybe a warmer blanket and a softer bed, but NOT retirement.

 

[Big Lou]

Maybe a warmer blanket and a softer bed, but NOT retirement.

+ 1

Keep shooting that gun. !

 

[woodsltc]

The "ones" with good, honest wear are what I really love to see!!

Thanks for sharing..........got any more pics of this old work-horse??

Don

 

[PMRet]

That's my favorite kind of gun, the kind you're not afraid to carry and shoot.

 

[bigmoose]

Never met a K-22 I didn't like.

 

[glenncal1]

A good thorough cleaning and oiling, maybe a new mainspring and keep on shootin'

 

[TAROMAN]

If I'd carried and used a revolver for 60 years, I'd never let go of it. They could bury it with me. That said, I have put in an offer for this neat old revolver - probably 4 times what it cost him new.

We'll see how things shake out.

If it does come to me, it will get a thorough cleaning, no "restoration" and will be used. Not planning to dispatch any bears with it, however!