K-22

[lowhog]

I purchased this 1952 k-22 many years ago sporting the wrong 1960 magna stocks. It's still a nice piece.

 

[22hipower]

Wrong in the respect that they don't number to the gun? Still, quite a lot right about them. . . .and the gun too. Enjoy.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[paplinker]

Wrong in the respect that they don't number to the gun? Still, quite a lot right about them. . . .and the gun too. Enjoy.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

The magnas are the plain clothes variety. Not what you would find on that K22

They sure look great though!

 

[lowhog]

The magnas are the plain clothes variety. Not what you would find on that K22

They sure look great though!

I gues they would be classified as service stocks.

 

[glowe]

They are definitely not shaped correctly, but as asked above do they have a serial number? I do not recall ever seeing this style stocks beveled on the bottom like yours? I also think I see a slight ridge on the top round, which later 1950s stocks did not have. I wonder if someone altered them?

 

[Drm50]

I've got a 5screw k22 with rounded bottom Magnas. No #SN, have no idea of gun or grips history. Have 2 other identical 5 screws both with flat bottom diamond Magnas & SNed to gun.

 

[lowhog]

They are definitely not shaped correctly, but as asked above do they have a serial number? I do not recall ever seeing this style stocks beveled on the bottom like yours? I also think I see a slight ridge on the top round, which later 1950s stocks did not have. I wonder if someone altered them?

Serial number on the stocks is 396809. 1960's service stocks.

 

[JP@AK]

Serial number on the stocks is 396809. 1960's service stocks.

Since they are of the PC type, they came on a fixed sight revolver, not a K target gun. The serial number would have been C396809, which puts them in about 1957.

 

[ezb57]

Some of these would be perfect:

 

[lowhog]

Some of these would be perfect:

I agree with you 100%.

 

[22hipower]

The magnas are the plain clothes variety. Not what you would find on that K22

They sure look great though!

Yes, but since they're not going to be the original grips and no other ones will be either, does it matter all that much? I'd probably change them out but I suspect it won't make a bit of difference at the range and the only folks who would know they are "wrong" is a tiny segment of the population addicted to everything S&W.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[paplinker]

Yes, but since they're not going to be the original grips and no other ones will be either, does it matter all that much? I'd probably change them out but I suspect it won't make a bit of difference at the range and the only folks who would know they are "wrong" is a tiny segment of the population addicted to everything S&W.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

It shouldn't matter much unless someone is OCD
I like the OPs magnas as they have nice grain to them.

Personally I put target grips on all my target guns.
I like the look and the feel in hand.
So many options!

 

[Engine49guy]

Iirc the 1952 Magna stocks would be the square shoulder style, that year they also switched from nickel coated brass medallions to plastic medallions due to Korean war and need of brass.
1953 the medallions changed to steel and the shoulder became tapered,
As Jack posted above they would have a flat heel, the beveled "PC" or "plain clothes" style were for concealed carry type guns so in 1957 likely were more likely off a snub M&P.

If you'd like some pics to compare styles here's a link to a thread with some.
Scroll down to post #27 for 1952.

Some Combat Masterpiece eye candy

 

[JP@AK]

As Jack posted above they would have a flat heel, the beveled "PC" or "plain clothes" style were for concealed carry type guns so in 1957 likely were more likely off a snub M&P.[/URL]

This is not correct. By 1957, Modified Magna stocks (AKA PC) were standard on the M&P (soon to become the Model 10), regardless of barrel length. This remained the case even after the diamond was eliminated.

A 10-5 4" from 1968.

 

[larryofcc]

1958 shipped M&P 22. PC's are numbered to the gun. Big Larry

 

[Engine49guy]

Jack is the expert so I defer to his opinion.
My 4" post war M&P is flat heel but from around 1946 so pre date the PC curved heel style IIRC.
My only two M&Ps from the 1950's are snubs so assumed it was a snub thing.
The point is that the K target sight guns in that era shipped with flat heel Magna stocks or target stocks,
Disclaimer:
Always remember rule #1 with S&W is there are no absolute rules with S&W.

 

[spin132]

Iirc the 1952 Magna stocks would be the square shoulder style, that year they also switched from nickel coated brass medallions to plastic medallions due to Korean war and need of brass.

Brad, you recall correctly! This set of magnas came off my 1952 38/44 HD. I found out the hard way that the medallions were plastic. Acetone bath did not sit well...

Mike

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[JohnRippert]

Some of these would be perfect:

Totally agree. That is what my '50s era K22 came with.

All of my revolvers that do not have original grips end up with Culina's on them. I use it as a excuse to contact them.

 

[glowe]

Yes, but since they're not going to be the original grips and no other ones will be either, does it matter all that much? I'd probably change them out but I suspect it won't make a bit of difference at the range and the only folks who would know they are "wrong" is a tiny segment of the population addicted to everything S&W.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

Yes it matters if the gun is to be considered collectable. It is not factory original or factory correct and collectors like me would discount at least what a set of proper stocks would cost, which is getting more and more expensive, well over $200 for a nice set. Having period correct stocks on a gun is always a good thing when it comes time to sell.

 

[SLT223]

I lucked into this one at an LGS a few years back. It's from 1951. Used guns were 20% off that day I walked in. Yanked it for $569 OTD. I drained the gun-luck account that day.