K-22/40....A First Model Masterpiece from New Hampshire

[smith17]

This revolver, #6831xx, was shipped from the factory on March 12, 1940 to the John B. Varick Company in Manchester, NH, a business which dealt in plows, seed, hardware and firearms. According to Neal and Jinks, production of this model commenced on January 25, 1940 after tooling was initiated in October of 1938. Production of the model ceased on March 12, 1940, the same date this one was shipped, being one of only 1,067 produced. It was shipped with the same numbered stocks it currently wears, silver medallion service stocks and has a Call Brilliant Bead on a Patridge front sight.
Now for the blasphemy. The unnumbered red box may not be its original container. However, I did find it residing in New Hampshire in a small gun shop less than an hour away from Manchester. Ted Hand, as referred by Dan Tanko, was instrumental with putting me in touch with the owner who confessed he had been keeping the box in hope of finding the gun to fit it. For anyone not having dealt with Ted and Dan, I will swear that they are gentlemen.

The trigger pull is incredibly smooth and the gun accurate. My eyes aren't near what they were but I shoot this gun better than any I own. Even my kid who shoots will ask if I brought it whenever we are out on the ranch because, she says,"it is so accurate".
It is also a cool gun.
Ed

 

[smith17]

This revolver, #6831xx, was shipped from the factory on March 12, 1940 to the John B. Varick Company in Manchester, NH, a business which dealt in plows, seed, hardware and firearms. According to Neal and Jinks, production of this model commenced on January 25, 1940 after tooling was initiated in October of 1938. Production of the model ceased on March 12, 1940, the same date this one was shipped, being one of only 1,067 produced. It was shipped with the same numbered stocks it currently wears, silver medallion service stocks and has a Call Brilliant Bead on a Patridge front sight.
Now for the blasphemy. The unnumbered red box may not be its original container. However, I did find it residing in New Hampshire in a small gun shop less than an hour away from Manchester. Ted Hand, as referred by Dan Tanko, was instrumental with putting me in touch with the owner who confessed he had been keeping the box in hope of finding the gun to fit it. For anyone not having dealt with Ted and Dan, I will swear that they are gentlemen.

The trigger pull is incredibly smooth and the gun accurate. My eyes aren't near what they were but I shoot this gun better than any I own. Even my kid who shoots will ask if I brought it whenever we are out on the ranch because, she says,"it is so accurate".
It is also a cool gun.
Ed

 

[Nframe]

Cool!

That is some great history on it too, thanks for sharing!

 

[DWFAN]

Nice ensamble, I don't shoot mine and I should. It's the cleaning part that puts me off. .22's are so dirty to shoot.
DW

 

[fat tom]

Outstanding gun and very interesting history. Thanks for sharing. 40$

f.t.

 

[YeshuaIsa53]

Thank you for showing that fine firearm. I was researching a recent purchase and saw where a small run was made right about when you stated. Great to get to see one of them. Mine has a small bead on the front sight, too. My interests are changing because of pics and stories....and of course the guns....like yours. Great gun!

 

[smith17]

Guys:
Thank you for the kind words.

Bruce:
My collecting interest has changed a bit. I am interested in 'no dash' revolvers in addition to those whose serial numbers end in xx.

Ed

 

[Sebago Son]

Lord! How'd I miss that one? I found K-22/40 Serial Number 684,686 in SE NH earlier this year. Mint conditon, but no box....

 

[YeshuaIsa53]

I have a few triple xxx.

 

[Guest]

smith17;

Yes, a "Very Cool" package. We'll never know if it is the box it left the Factory in or not. But, you have done a wonderful job of maintaining a great piece of History and there is always the chance that it "did" leave in that box.

Congrats,

Mike