GUN SHOW FIND TODAY

[18robert]

A S&W K FRAME, 5 SCREW, .22 LR,4 INCH BBL,NICE FANCY GRIPS, NOT ORIGNAL I'M SURE. SER. K88269,ONLY 5 DIGITS, ON BUTT, CYL., AND UNDER BBL. MAYBE A REBLUE, BUT WELL DONE ,NOT FANCY BLUE, BUT LIKE A MAT FINISH. NO SIGN OF ABUSE. I PAID WELL UNDER $ 400.00 FOR THIS, I THINK I GOT A DEAL. LOOKED IN MY SMITH BOOK CAN NOT MATCH UP SER. NUMBER. YOUR COMMENTS PLEASE AND THANKS FOR THE HELP. I KNOW PICS ARE GREAT, STILL CAN'T FIGURE HOW TO DO IT, SORRY

 

[brick]

Looks like 1950 for the revolver.

 

[18robert]

Thank you brick

 

[FPrice]

What you appear to have is 1950 K-22 Combat Masterpiece - "Pre Model 18". The 4" K-frames were developed to provide a handier size pistol than the 6" versions. The .22 was to provide a more cost effective practise round.

The mat finish happened at several times, I am not sure why or when. But if the gun was treated carefully this might be the original finish.

Pictures could help a lot. But you did get a very good deal, especially in today's climate of increased prices.

 

[usm1rifle]

The finish may be original; pre-1957 K22s came with a matte blue finish, bright blue was special order.

For four bills, you stole it!!!

 

[Igiveup]

I saw a M18 today at a show, and I think the price marked was north of $800, so I think you did quite well on your purchase.

 

[arjay]

That's a good deal and the finish is likely the original one. Pix?

 

[TIMETRIPPER]

As far as I'm concerned, any K frame 22 in good operating condition, regardless of finish, is worth at least $400. You did well.

John

 

[SammyJoe]

A S&W K FRAME, 5 SCREW, .22 LR,4 INCH BBL,NICE FANCY GRIPS, NOT ORIGNAL I'M SURE. SER. K88269,ONLY 5 DIGITS, ON BUTT, CYL., AND UNDER BBL. MAYBE A REBLUE, BUT WELL DONE ,NOT FANCY BLUE, BUT LIKE A MAT FINISH. NO SIGN OF ABUSE. I PAID WELL UNDER $ 400.00 FOR THIS, I THINK I GOT A DEAL. LOOKED IN MY SMITH BOOK CAN NOT MATCH UP SER. NUMBER. YOUR COMMENTS PLEASE AND THANKS FOR THE HELP. I KNOW PICS ARE GREAT, STILL CAN'T FIGURE HOW TO DO IT, SORRY

Sounds like a great deal! Can we see some pictures?
Thanks for sharing
-Sam

 

[18robert]

THANKS FOR THE INFO

 

[jjfitch]

Post Pics!?

Go to the search box and enter: "How to post pictures"

Not really complicated.

Smiles,

 

[fleabus101]

Thats a great price for a 5 screw early..very handy Smith !!
But pics..or it didn't happen..
Always wanted to say that.

 

[RON K.]

Always post pics even if a made up story or it did not happen.....ya get points and RESPECT for that everybody hates a phony or a spinner of yarns.

 

[David Lee Valdina]

I bought Rick's revolver ...

Rick and I were sharing a table at the gun show and he lucked out finding that 1950 S&W Combat Masterpiece. He took pity on me and sold it to me today. I have two pictures but I don't know how to post and a quick look at the site and I did not find any help. If someone will post them, I will email them to you. I am off to bed soon, so might not see reply until tomorrow.

[email protected]

 

[Engine49guy]

K 88269 is a fairly early one,
Does it have a Patridge front site on a short ramp or a Baughman on a long ramp ?

 

[BC38]

T.T.I.W.W.P.