K-22 Target Masterpiece

[Checkpoint Charlie]

A friend at work showed me pictures today of a very nice K-22 that his grandfather passed down to his Dad. Serial number is K236xxx, which I believe is mid-fifties. Finish is at least 95%, and he has the original dark charcoal box, which I believe was only used for a very short time. I told him I thought the value was around $800. Am I in the ballpark? Is the charcoal box really rare? Any thoughts or comments are appreciated.

"Fast is fine, but accuracy is everything." -- Wyatt Earp

 

[gmborkovic]

charcoal box? not familiar with that one. Blue, red or gold.

 

[murphydog]

The box in question is a medium-dark blue-gray, and is scarce. Depending on the exact 95% ness of the gun $800 may be at the upper end of current value to high.

 

[DWalt]

K236xxx
K231,256 – K266,154...1955 (manufacture). Sight unseen, 95% and with a box, $800 may not be too far off. Is anything in the box with the gun?

 

[Checkpoint Charlie]

Thanks guys for your comments. DWalt, I'm not sure if he has any accessories with the box. He did say when they took it to a local gun shop the owner really liked it but he has no plans to sell it. I told him to get it lettered and give the letter to his Dad for Christmas!

 

[crsides]

A rare box is not that valuable - its the gun that goes with it that makes it valuable. ie, the Reg mag box will go for $1000 to $1500, but its the gun that drives the price. The box you are asking about is a mid 50's box and the color seems to darken with age, thus the variety of shades.


Charlie