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

[Old TexMex]

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

There's a thread someplace else about "senior moments" and I had one, I mixed yours and big larrys posts up and didn't bother checking.
Yep, what are the odds of finding one that many years later, without a clue, and it had changed owners several times probably.
I will predict great satisfaction for you when you get your 48 to the range. Enjoy that

 

[MakeMyNight]

I have one Model 48-2, (marked MDL 48 no dash) a circa 1974 built gun with 8-3/8" barrel, and all the T's.
And....since the OP said to post any 22 magnum handguns, here's My model 651-2 as well.

 

[larryofcc]

I have three M48's. All no dash 4 screws One 6" and two 8"ers. 1959, 1960, and 1961. 1961 rather late for a no dash, but it still has the correct first model ejector rod. Left or right hand, I cannot ever get this straight. Big Larry

 

[SuperMan]

Love the .22 Magnum...and most guns that fire it....

Found this one about two years ago...also has the Long Rifle cylinder...shoots like a rifle...

A 51 that I picked up last year from the estate of a friend...it is in 95% condition...a friend got the other one that was in 99% condition...both guns now have the extra LR cylinder...

An interesting 70s vintage 4" 48...has both cylinders but the previous owner installed a 50s vintage hammer and an 80s vintage Combat wide trigger... When I bought it the LR cylinder showed no evidence of ever being fired... Came with a set of Combats that really didn't fit my hand well...these Diamond Walnuts came from the kindness of another forum member...

Model 63 with a 651 extra cylinder...a great trail gun... Wish I knew who did the sights..

Bob

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

Bob,Do you fit the extra .22LR cylinders to the guns yourself?

 

[weatherby]

I really LIKE that 4" 48 Bob

 

[992B]

I picked up a model 48 four screw with an 8-3/8" barrel a few years ago in a two gun deal. Promptly sold the other gun and kept the model 48. Someone left it in a sad looking holster and the cylinder was rusted half way around the exterior. Had the cylinder refinished and it is an excellent shooter. Groundhogs don't stand a chance at 50 yards. Winchester 40 grain hollow points are what the old girl likes!!

 

[larryofcc]

I think this thread should have been in the pre 1961 thread, but here goes.
Two 8 3/8 " M48 no dash 4 screws. The top gun, # K 397770, no XXX's,bought from a member here, was shipped as a 6" K-38 3-1960 according to Mr. Jinks. He double checked, and yes, shipped as a K38. I guess someone made a recording error. The bottom gun, also bought from a member here, is # K 419610, also no XXX's, shipped 6-1961. Both guns are 48 no dashes, although maybe supposed to be dash 1's,they still have the right hand threaded ejector rods of the no dash. Big Larry

 

[larryofcc]

Sorry, forgot the picture. Big Larry

 

[larryofcc]

Here too is an original box for a 1959 vintage K22 Magnum. Notice it is a K22 box with white print 22 MRF. Big Larry

 

[MDM1911]

My 48s

Saw this thread and couldn't pass up the opportunity to post a picture of my 3 Model 48s. One in 8 3/8" barrel, one in 6", and one in 4"...Feast your eyes.

 

[silentflyer]

Have been looking for a 48 8 3/8, no luck yet at LGS or gun shows.

 

[SuperMan]

Bob,Do you fit the extra .22LR cylinders to the guns yourself?

No, I have a factory trained gunsmith about 40 miles from me so whenever a S&W issue comes up it goes right to him.

Bob

 

[JIMBO1950]

recently walked into my favorite LGS and owner was standing there polishing a Model 48 no dash. Asked how much and bought it for 350.00. serial k368178 which makes it a 1959 production.It is about 95% and shoots very well and has original grips. Also bought a 14-3 from same lgs recently for 350.00 also. this on is 1972 production. Deals are stiil there if you wait and do not give in to the high prices.

 

[silentflyer]

Happy Me! Model 48 8 3/8 found at last!

After looking for a couple of years I finally found a Model 48,K-22 Masterpiece .22 M.R.F, 8 3/8", box,tools, and papers!
Sn. 5K91xxx P&R in good shape. Anyone have an idea when it was made?
Now my 8 3/8", 14,17 and 57 have a new "member" to the group.
Hope to get out to the range and give her a dance soon.

 

[weatherby]

She's not wearing dancing shoes.

congratulations on getting it

 

[glenncal1]

The first handgun I ever bought when I was 21 was a 6" 48-4, still have it. Still shoot it



A Sweet 4" that by serial number should be a dash 3 but is just marked 48 no dash.

 

[silentflyer]

Gelnncal1 may have just answered a question for me, the 48 I just bought is stamped 48 but the box is marked 48-2. Is this common?

 

[thardgrave]

48-4 purchased new

This is my M 48-4 purchased new August 8, 1981 I added the Target Stocks, but all else is original.....