Hi guys, I'm new to the thread, thanks! I inherited a sweet K-22 from my Dad so I'm trying to determine age and value. I'll add pics - serial number is K 87292. It shoots fantastic, accuracy just as described on this forum. Any and all information is appreciated!
K-22 Age & Value
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hkcavalier
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Looks like a very nice shooter-condition gun. Book says it shipped in 1950. Grips look correct.
It's a bit dependent on where you live, but squeezing $700 out of the right buyer should be possible. Lots of people want one in that condition because only a small segment will pay a premium for a mint rimfire --- these guns beg to be shot.
It's a bit dependent on where you live, but squeezing $700 out of the right buyer should be possible. Lots of people want one in that condition because only a small segment will pay a premium for a mint rimfire --- these guns beg to be shot.
Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! That's a nice K-22 Masterpiece from 1950. I'll let an expert proffer a value.
Nice looking K-22. I own K85403 that shipped in June of 1950 so unless yours was one of those fluke shipments it probably left the factory in July or August of 1950.
That is a neat old holster but don't store it in the holster as it can damage the metal over time. There are acids in the leather that don't play nicely with metal.
That is a neat old holster but don't store it in the holster as it can damage the metal over time. There are acids in the leather that don't play nicely with metal.
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I agree with a likely 1950 shipment.
The nice thing about this one is that everything appears to be original, right down to the stocks. Have you checked to see if the number on the inside of the right panel matches the serial number of the gun? I'd bet it does.
That is a cool old holster. JSR III's advice is good.
The nice thing about this one is that everything appears to be original, right down to the stocks. Have you checked to see if the number on the inside of the right panel matches the serial number of the gun? I'd bet it does.
That is a cool old holster. JSR III's advice is good.
OutWest50
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Excellent K-22 ..... and my favorite year!
I've said many times that there is very little more fun than a fine revolver and a pocket full of .22s.
MrG5122
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That one looks like it's been well-enjoyed for most of its life!!
Targets Guy
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Those Bauer holsters must have been popular back in the day. I inherited my father's K22 in 1965 when he passed. It shipped 11/1947. He always kept it in the Bauer holster. Back in 2011 while traveling through Kansas I came across another Bauer at a roadside antique shop. Now I put my K38 in it when need be.
There is no nicer 22 than this version. Built when bluing and workmanship was the best. That revolver will bring a lot of money around here. Enjoy.
That's really a beautiful old revolver. Just the right patina that comes with honest usage. And from your Dad, PRICELESS!
got one like it from 1958....slip a grip adapter on it .....you'll be amazed at how it handles!
Targets Guy
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K22 s/n K879xx shipped Aug 1950. By the way, the s/n on your K22 caught my attention. My K22 (inherited from my father) (see post #13) s/n is K8726. It shipped 11/1947.
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