Going to look at this one in the morning serial number is in the K96000 range so thinking 1947 guy us firm at $350, but I figure if mechanics, chambers, and bore check out it should be worth that. Here are the few pictures he sent.
A Ugly K22
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Looks like Sile grips.
Engine49guy
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Even though its a little rough cosmetically with non S&W stocks if the bore and cylinder are rust free $350 is a bargain if your looking for a quality shooter.
The wide target hammer was likely added sometime but in the $350 price range its a bargain as long as it is mchanically sound.
PS inspect the cylinder face for any sign it might be out of time,
also not advised to dry fire any 22 since the firing pin can land on the cylinder face so examine the cylinder face closely.
The wide target hammer was likely added sometime but in the $350 price range its a bargain as long as it is mchanically sound.
PS inspect the cylinder face for any sign it might be out of time,
also not advised to dry fire any 22 since the firing pin can land on the cylinder face so examine the cylinder face closely.
bmcgilvray
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Looks like a handsome dog to me.
A little Kroil, a little effort, and a set of stocks and ... whoo-hoo !!!
A little Kroil, a little effort, and a set of stocks and ... whoo-hoo !!!
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Thanks for the replies this will be my second K22 my other one is much nicer. I don't really need another one but at $350 I don't see how I can go wrong.
Targets Guy
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It is called character.
I would say that s/n puts it in the late 1950's range.
I would say that s/n puts it in the late 1950's range.
they look like franzite grips to me and the ser nr puts it in 1950 so I should get second chance since that is my birth year. lee
Wow!
You LUCKED out! It takes a lot of HONEST use to get a K22 to look that good.
If she's not up to your standards, I'll take her!
Jim
You LUCKED out! It takes a lot of HONEST use to get a K22 to look that good.
If she's not up to your standards, I'll take her!
Jim
I own worse. Heck that hasn't even been bead blasted and parkerized. Give the man his $350 before someone else does.
A friend's K 90,xxx .22 books 1950 so I agree with Lee on the year but not on the stocks. They're wood, probably Sile's walnut. At the time S&W was giving buyers a choice of that ones Standard Barrel or the Heavy Barrel that would supersede it and continue on through a few decades of Model 17 production. The Standard Barrel is classier.
A friend's K 90,xxx .22 books 1950 so I agree with Lee on the year but not on the stocks. They're wood, probably Sile's walnut. At the time S&W was giving buyers a choice of that ones Standard Barrel or the Heavy Barrel that would supersede it and continue on through a few decades of Model 17 production. The Standard Barrel is classier.
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OLDSTER
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That's not "ugly"; just has a bit of honest character. 
I'd say it's worth $350 and there is a good chance it will get shot, rather than "put up."
samandglove1
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I would buy that K22 for $350 with no hesitation. A multi-day Kroil soaking, and then some light bronze wool treatment is all it needs. If it functions properly you should scoop it up. One of my local shops would give me $400-450 for it, and then sell it for $600 in a week (after cleaning it up a bit).
At $350, that gun wouldn't last an hour in the classifieds here.
At $350, that gun wouldn't last an hour in the classifieds here.
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Agree, a little cleaning and light polishing to make it a great shooter. Hopefully the owner took better care of the internals...
A initial buffing with Mothers Mag polish, then a coat or two of Renaissance wax and it will look considerably better. It probably needs a good internal cleaning as the screws look unmolested. Clean, lube, polish and you have a $550+ gun.
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Picked up the K22 this morning action, timing, bore, and chambers all checked out. I just got done putting about 100 rounds through it with a little sight adjustment I was hitting a golf ball at about 20 yards. I am very happy with it going to give it a bath inside, out this weekend.
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I'll agree that a $350 K22 opportunity is not common , and such an opportunity arouses interest and enthusiasm , but in my book corrosion of that type does not constitute honest character. The condition of that revolver speaks of poor care and maintenance. Long term exposure to a moist environment. And the upper side plate screw has been tweaked. Hopefully the internals look better than the exterior.
I look forward to seeing the "after" pictures ; cleaning that one up could be rewarding.
A good deal , yes.
I look forward to seeing the "after" pictures ; cleaning that one up could be rewarding.
A good deal , yes.
