K-22 Masterpiece, Vintage 1955

[Mitch_D]

Here's my new favorite...
S/N: K2361XX, a 5 screw K-22 from early 1955.

I recently acquired this from a fellow Montanan, with a set of non-relieved target stocks. It shoots like a tack driver.

I've got several other K-22s and an Outdoorsman, but they're just too nice to pack around on the ranch. This one is a joy to handle and use as a working gun.

I'm told the non-relieved stocks were only made for a year, or two. The K-22 may be the only model you can get away with using them on, without causing damage during ejection. On a .38/.357 gun, it's almost impossible to eject cartridges without striking the left stock.

The holster is by Colorado Saddlery, and also dates to the 1950's. I have to admit, though, that it only goes out on special occaisions. Mostly I carry the K-22 in an older Hunter holster.

 

[GF]

It's a classy set-up and would be anyones favorite!

I like period correct stocks and leather for some of my shooters too.

It's fun to have 'em just like they were "back in the day".

GF

 

[woodsltc]

That's a great looking combination of vintage K-22 and leather.

Thanks for sharing with us.

Don

 

[DCWilson]

Excellent revolver excellently equipped. I also have unrelieved target stocks on one of my K-22s. I put some on a K-38 as well but haven't fired the gun since mounting them. I'll have to see if there is a conflict.

I recently acquired a K-32 with some later diamond magnas that don't quite fit it. I have a couple more sets of unrelieved diamond targets lying around, and one set may go on the .32 as well.

 

[S&W Oldtimer]

My k38 with unrelieved grips (1956)

 

[gunlovingirl]

Mitch, great looking combination! The gun, the holster, and those stocks all go together beautifully! I love diamond target stocks! I keep an eye open for a set, but they don't come along often. At least not for me. Congratulations on a great outfit!

 

[Art Doc]

Nice leather. Gun looks good, too.

 

[Bullet Bob]

I have one made in 1955 also, shown below with Herrett's grips. I have newer and older ones, but for some reason this is the one that most often goes to the range, by far:

 

[RussellD]

I have a 1956 and a newer 17-3. The old guns just seem to shoot like a dream with those smooth actions...

Nice piece there.

 

[Speedo2]

I've got K244xxx, also from 1955 and it's my favorite revolver to shoot. They were doing things right back then.

Great looking gun and holster. I recently picked up a set of unrelieved targets; now I'm gonna have to try them on my 55-K22. -S2

 

[Vulcan Bob]

Nice leather. Gun looks good, too.

Ditto! Thanks for shareing that one.

 

[nightshade2x]

I have a 1955 5-screw K-22 Serial K 2413XX with the "speed hammer", tapered barrel, the high gloss "Bright" finish and the charcoal gray box. It's shown with a vintage George Lawerence basketweave holster. It's by far my favorite rimfire handgun.

Nice gun. Enjoy it!

Have fun and be safe.
Nightshade2x

 

[boykinlp]

Really some nice guns being shown on this thread. The period holsters are great too. Nice to have a complete package.

 

[29aholic]

Here's a late pre model 4 screw shipped late 1957. I am not sure if the red ramp front sight is original, but it too is a tackdriver.

 

[OldChief]

The K22s shown in these threads are what collectors' (and shooters') dreams are made of. I have a 48 vintage K22 that I just love taking to the range. Still a tack driver. I'm not much of a computer guy and if I ever figure an easy way to post pictures on this form I will.