K-22's from the 30's, 40's, 50's, & 60's.

[GF]

I have a little collection going of K-22's from the good old days. Not NIB examples but as good as a workin' man can come up with.

From the bottom - 1933, next up 1949 (that's still in the 40's!) Then 1952 (my favorite pre 18) and 1960.

More specifically, a collection of revolvers I've found due to friends that are members of this forum. THAT is what makes them, and this place special.

GF

 

[RKmesa]

GF:

All very nice! I love the K-22's and that is a nice collection. BTW - I love finding a pristine example, BUT, there is something about a gun with some honest use that draws me to it again and again and again....

Thanks for sharing,

 

[VM]

Gail - nice representation from four Decades..............I like them all!
Nice pictures as usual.

 

[bower]

K-22s

Very nice assortment of 22's!They are certainly some of my favorites.You probably would'nt be afraid to shoot them and they are highly presentable and nice.

 

[webley green]

That's a nice collection of K-22s, most of them were bought to be used. For one thing, the K-22s shoot too well to be kept under glass. The 1933 example, wow, that's a coup.

 

[pace40]

I remember once in my younger, stupid days, I sold a K22 to a dealer at a gun show. Couldn't sleep that night and went back the next day and bought it back for $50 more than I sold it for and had to beg to get that.

They do tend to want to stick around. I still have that one and haven't sold a pre model marked K22 since.

Nice group GF. Enjoy them as they should be.

 

[GF]

I can even do the 70's and 80's!

17-3 March of 1971 wrong grips but diamonds look SO GOOD!(Thanks Tim!)

17-4 1982 ( on the bottom, a 14-4 is on top)

GF

 

[ElToro]

nice revolvers.

i have a 1947 pre 17 that was cut to 4 inch some many years ago. this pistol has i dont know how many rounds down range. ive put several thousand through myself and it was WELL used but not abused when i got it. has anybody ever shot out a .22 barrel ?

 

[fat tom]

[QUOTE has anybody ever shot out a .22 barrel ?[/QUOTE]

I doubt it. I've got one that I'm sure has at least 250,000 rounds through it!
f.t.

 

[jmark1651]

That is some great looking 22's. I think they are the greatest looking revolvers around. I cannot pass one up. Got a 8 3/8 617 the other day and it shoots and looks great!

 

[Gun 4 Fun]

So, the truth finally starts leaking out eh GF?

I knew you had quite a collection going (I pay attention bud), but that '60 gun needs to come see me. (you know why)

Way cool seeing all those beauties lined up. I need to go take an aspirin and lay down somewhere. Jelousy hurts.

 

[Smithboomer]

I've got a 1948, 1957 and a couple of 1960's, but I've yet to find a pre-war K-22.

A K-22 from the 1930's is on my Holy Grail list.

 

[subartender]

So what prices range are K-22's around? Sorry for the noob question, I am new to revolver.

 

[j38]

Beautiful collection, GF! I love that pre-war model and hope to trip over one as nice someday

Jerry

 

[boykinlp]

GF

Very nice collection. What is on the wish list now as far as a k22?

 

[chickenfried]

Sweet collection!

 

[DCWilson]

GF, that's a wonderful specimen collection of .22s thourgh the decades. Congratulations!

Subartender, most K-frame .22s are in demand and command high prices. The prewar first models go for more than a thousand in good shape, and almost as much in lesser grades. The postwar guns are not as pricey, but will still empty out a wallet quickly. Well preserved five- and four-screw third models often go for over $500, but much used and much loved guns with some finish challenges can be found in the 300-400 range. But as you can tell from some of the comments here, those who are lucky enough to have these guns tend to hang on to them.

I am blessed with four at the moment, a prewar First Model and three postwar Third Models from 1947, 1948 and 1953. Maybe some of them will get back onto the market when my heirs settle my estate a couple of decades down the road, but for the foreseeable future they are likely to remain among the unavailables.

 

[au2183]

Wow! Beautiful collection GF! You are a man after my own heart.

 

[cjw3]

Thanks for those great pics.

I have a 6" 1956 K-.22 that gets days at the range all by itself. They shoot well enough to make anybody look good, even me.

I think if I could find a Model 18, I would be done buying any more.......hmmm, on second thought.....

 

[Hammerdown]

I've got a 1948, 1957 and a couple of 1960's, but I've yet to find a pre-war K-22.

A K-22 from the 1930's is on my Holy Grail list.

Hello Smithboomer
I can fill that Eye Lust for Ya... here is my 1936 K-22 Outdoorsman and my Transitional Model from 1947..I have the Original Magna's for it stored away.. get searching, They are out there...