I am looking to buy at what I believe to be a Pre-Model 18. 1957 K22 Combat Masterpiece, 4 screw, 4" barrel, Ser#K2938XX. Looks to be in fairly good condition for it's age, with no box. Also, not sure if grips have serial number on back. Any information is helpful, including value. Thank you in advance!
K22 Combat Masterpiece Value
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You have the ID nailed down..
Value as a buyer if you can get it at 7 or less you'd be into it fine.
Value as a buyer if you can get it at 7 or less you'd be into it fine.
I'd expect to buy it where I shop at $650-$700ish as Paul says. Probably would be priced higher but it shows wear and use, so should sell in that range. Good luck.
Jeff
SWCA #1457
Jeff
SWCA #1457
Looks to be in good shooter condition with no box.
I also think $700 +/- $25 is fair.
I also think $700 +/- $25 is fair.
nate-dogg
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I wouldn't be surprised if it sold for closer to 850. Even without the box
Nice shooter.... personally not a target trigger fan!
When folks ask about "price"... lots of guns I haven't seen for sale in years!!! So if you want one..... it's more of a matter of buying one when you can..... if you can afford it!!!
When folks ask about "price"... lots of guns I haven't seen for sale in years!!! So if you want one..... it's more of a matter of buying one when you can..... if you can afford it!!!
You are probably right - your .22 Combat Masterpiece very likely shipped in 1957. K283750 shipped in March, 1957, and K302003 shipped in July, 1957.
My .22 CM, #K293781 shipped April, 1957. Also, the SCSW states that a non-model marked 4-screw is worth a premium. Doesn't say how much that might be.
You didn't mention the asking price. The values quoted above are probably in the ball park. but if I wanted it, I would negotiate his best price and pony up. Those old .22s are not seen very often, and the cost is rising. You can look long and hard and spend lots of money to find another one and the price will still be high. So, when I am in that position, I will spend a little more than I wanted to. It seems that in a couple of years it really no longer matters, as the going price is much higher than I invested. And you get to shoot it during that time! Priceless!!
gkitch
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I have not seen one of these from this era with factory-shipped target hammer & trigger and suspect they were swapped out later. I would not allow the seller to assign a premium for them unless, of course, he could show a letter. While the TH & TT are valuable as parts they also detract from the originality. A wash.
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