Inherited S&W Revolver

[brantfredrickson]

This piece has a great deal of sentimental value. It was gived to my father who has passed by his life long best friend. It is 22 caliber K frame. The number on the barrel and cylinder is K 135563. On the frame there is:
D
69228
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I would just like to know what Model it is? And from period it is from?

 

[brantfredrickson]

This piece has a great deal of sentimental value. It was gived to my father who has passed by his life long best friend. It is 22 caliber K frame. The number on the barrel and cylinder is K 135563. On the frame there is:
D
69228
3
I would just like to know what Model it is? And from period it is from?

 

[john traveler]

That is a five screw pre-Model 18, and shipped sometime before 1958-59.

 

[diamonback68]

Shipped in 1951, it looks to be a pre-18.

 

[Allen-frame]

Brant ,your father left you a 'K-22 Combat Masterpiece.'

Made long before they ever assigned numbers to revolvers.

As Dick said ,,1951 or thereabouts.

If the passing of your father was recent, ,my condolences.

Keep it clean and oiled ,clean the bore and chambers ,and shoot any kind of 22 Long Rifle ammunition you want out of it. It will last you your lifetime and your childrens.

Let us know when you shoot it ,and what it is like. I'll bet that day your pop will be smiling down on you

.

Regards ,,,,Allen F.

 

[AKsRule]

Nice.

How amazing that guns used to come from the Factory with wood grips that lovely.

 

[RKmesa]

Beautiful K-22 combat masterpiece! I know that there are no such thing as K frame "cokes" but the checkering pattern on those grips is a coke-like pattern. A few more photos of the other side and the backstrap would be much enjoyed. Very cool grips on one of my favorite revolvers! Enjoy it.

 

[ENH]

What a lovely .22 Combat Masterpiece, your father was blessed with a good friend and you are fortunate to have your dad's gun for great memories. Shoot and clean it often.

 

[VM]

The grips were originally N frame coke grips and someone has modified them to fit a K frame

 

[brantfredrickson]

Originally posted by VM:
The grips were originally N frame coke grips and someone has modified them to fit a K frame

You jogged a memory from the early sixties. I when downstairs and found the original grips in my Dad's camera box. Wow!

 

[brantfredrickson]

Originally posted by diamonback68:
Shipped in 1951, it looks to be a pre-18.

Ooops! I tried to identified it from some S&W schematics a buddy gave me as a Model 18. I now see the extra screw on the sideplate. Thanks, Brant

 

[VM]

The grips were originally N frame coke grips and someone has modified them to fit a K frame

Now that you have added additional pictures showing the left "non-relieved" panel and the non existant palm swell, I stand corrected. They were not cokes and maybe not even modified.
I agree with RKmesa and the unusually large checkering pattern. None of my K non relieved targets are quite like these.
Very Cool indeed and nice keepsake

 

[brantfredrickson]

Originally posted by Allen-frame:
Brant ,your father left you a 'K-22 Combat Masterpiece.'

Made long before they ever assigned numbers to revolvers.

As Dick said ,,1951 or thereabouts. [QUOTE}

I order a library book thru Ohiolink called The History of Smith and Wesson by Roy Jinks. Is that a book that would talk about this piece? Is that one of the better books?

 

[JHE888]

That is a fine book.

 

[SuperMan]

I have a 1951 just like it. The gun was one of my best friend's Uncle's guns complete with an original Heiser holster...

They are great shooters...

Bob

 

[wlmccann]

I have one here that is pretty close to my favorite revolver. Enjoy it.

 

[catdad]

Very nice.

 

[Red Tex]

Brant -

That is a puuurrty revolver! Bet it shoots straight and handles nice, too. Treat it with the same respect your father obviously did and your grandkids will be enjoying it 50 years from now.

 

[fyimo]

I have a similar gun made in 1952 and mine has a 6 inch barrel. They are fabulous shooters and just a kick to shoot. I hope you keep it and enjoy it. I have my Dad's model 10-5 with 6 inch barrel in 99% condition and I will never part with it.

 

[Jebus35745]

Welcome to the forum. I live just south of you off 77. Good place to learn abt Smiths. Nice pre-18, shoot it and have fun. Larry