Haven't seen a thread on a 48 in a while...

[Andy Griffith]

I've always had a real fondness for the .22 WMR cartridge, and love my model 48-2 so much I got a 48-3 to go with it.

Now, if I can find a magnum kit gun to be a little brother for those two to take care of!

I'm going to take some pics and post them, but if you have a nice pic of your favorite 48 (or any other .22 mag for that matter, let's see 'em.

 

[TACC1]

Really would like to get a 651 sometime; this is
the best I could come up with.
TACC1

 

[weatherby]

I only have one but it an accurate one.

It's a 6" if I came across an 8 3/8" I'd probably try to get it.
Provided the hole in my pocket gets fixed

 

[larryofcc]

OK for you. I never get tired of posting this very early M48-0 # K 368119 no XXX's, shipped 7-16-1959. Second month of production. I have one box of rare 1959 vintage Remington ammo for it too. Big Larry

 

[Walter Rego]

That's a great find Big Larry. Beautiful gun. Here's a fairly late production Model 48-4 and it too is a very accurate gun. No so called "Bangor Punta issues" with this one.

 

[weatherby]

OK for you. I never get tired of posting this very early M48-0 # K 368119 no XXX's, shipped 7-16-1959. Second month of production. I have one box of rare 1959 vintage Remington ammo for it too. Big Larry

I wouldn't mind seeing the ammo too

 

[larryofcc]

Here is an original 1959 box of first production ammo in 22 magnum caliber. I have seen only two boxes of this ammo and one is for sale on Joe Salters site for $125 I think. It is not nearly as nice as this one. Big Larry

 

[Old TexMex]

Here's my pair, no dash(1959-60)in front, dash 4 ( lettered 1977)in box

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

What do you experts think a M48 no dash with a 6" barrel all numbers matching in about 95% condition is worth? I came across an early one at a local gun show for $1,300 asking price.

 

[Mike McLellan]

For a lot of reasons that I've argued in previous posts, the .22 magnum has been my home defense round for a long time. The model 48 is one of my favorites. The pictures shows my 48 flanked by my K-22 and my 17-3.

 

[Nframecollector]

I have a chance to buy a 48-4 in unused condition with the box and all the trimmings. Whats the going rate on it now?

 

[larryofcc]

I paid $650 for the one I pictured and it is a good 98%+ and 2nd month of production. I think $1,300 for a 95% 6 inch is a tad high. That's closer to what a 8 3/8" 4 screw would bring at around $900 to $1,000 and they are much scarcer. Big Larry

 

[Old TexMex]

I was offered 850 for my 48-4 box and all. Turned it down. Wouldn't take that for my no dash either, not at all.

 

[Nframecollector]

I can get it for around $700.00!

 

[ColbyBruce]

I gave $107.00 for this one

IIRC, it was a 48ND, a former LE evidence gun. The bore and chambers were clean, but this thing had been bloodied at some point and was in severe need of refinishing. I sold it to a friend for what I gave for it and he sent it back to the factory. I did not care for it, my S&W 650 is much lighter and handier to carry.

 

[steamloco76]

The 8 3/8ths inch barrel 48 is the one S&W that has successfully avoided my grasp!Never saw one in any gun store yet. I've been the second guy in line a couple times here on the forum.
The only .22WMR's I have are a 1970's vintage Colt Frontier Scout Buntline 7.5 inch and an early 1980's Ruger Single-Six 9.5 inch which is outstandingly accurate with WMR ammo. They need a Smith to play with!

 

[b.guggenmos]

Here is my Model 48 8 3/8" I purchased recently. No turn line I can see except maybe with a magnifying glass. I paid $650.00 in July. I have never owned a .22 Magnum of any type and actually was just able to find some ammunition at Walmart last Saturday. I think I will be shooting it soon? Brian

 

[ColbyBruce]

You can also shoot .22 WRF ammo in the .22 magnum guns.

 

[Old TexMex]

Here is my Model 48 8 3/8" I purchased recently. No turn line I can see except maybe with a magnifying glass. I paid $650.00 in July. I have never owned a .22 Magnum of any type and actually was just able to find some ammunition at Walmart last Saturday. I think I will be shooting it soon? Brian

That's an unusual serial number! My no dash is lettered with shipping date 8/60 (K404xxx)
You got a deal. I learned to shoot a handgun when this one was new, it was my fathers. I inherited it in '75, sold it in '79 for chemo treatments for my late wife, and found it again (on this forum) 12/2012, and brought it home.

 

[b.guggenmos]

That's an unusual serial number! My no dash is lettered with shipping date 8/60 (K404xxx)
You got a deal. I learned to shoot a handgun when this one was new, it was my fathers. I inherited it in '75, sold it in '79 for chemo treatments for my late wife, and found it again (on this forum) 12/2012, and brought it home.

According to my Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson the serial number should be 1974. That is sad you had to sell your Model 48 but great you were able to purchase it back. I am looking forward to putting a few rounds through mine. Brian