K22 Outdoorsman Identification/value

[fishinpete]

I picked up this very nice K22 hand ejector, 5 screw, 6" barrel. It also has a strain screw on the grip. First four of the serial number is 6768XX without starting with the letter "K". I am certainly not a Smith revolver expert, but from what I could tell this outdoorsman is a pre-war 1938-39?? The grips are not matching, has a different serial number. Approximate value ? Thanks!

 

[Green Frog]

No K in serial number and no barrel rib means this is a pre-War issue. I'm really not up on these, but someone who is will probably be along soon. Looks like a nice one to be 80+ years old. IMHO, you stumbled onto a very desirable and fairly rare item there as S&W barely started making these in the late '30s before having all their production redirected to the war effort.

Froggie

 

[s&wchad]

That's a K-22 Outdoorsman, not a K-22 2nd model (K22/40).
Nice gun!

 

[fishinpete]

I sure there is a publication (book) on old smith revolvers with serial manufacturing dates and their history. Just haven't ran across it yet. Thanks!

 

[fishinpete]

That's a K-22 Outdoorsman, not a K-22 2nd model (K22/40).
Nice gun!

Thanks for your response. Looks like my research was wrong. Any input on its value?

 

[murphydog]

Have a look for the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, currently in its 4th edition, the best reference book out there.

The K-22/40 has the earliest version of the click adjustable or Micrometer rear sight.

Detailed images would help for a value estimate, especially if there are any wear areas. A rough estimate would be $1200 but higher for a truly pristine example. The stocks are of the correct style but may take a few dollars off the value for being non-matching.

 

[fishinpete]

Have a look for the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, currently in its 4th edition, the best reference book out there.

The K-22/40 has the earliest version of the click adjustable or Micrometer rear sight.

Detailed images would help for a value estimate, especially if there are any wear areas. A rough estimate would be $1200 but higher for a truly pristine example. The stocks are of the correct style but may take a few dollars off the value for being non-matching.

Thanks, that gives me a ball park figure. I don't plan on selling it in the near future. It was a one shot purchase and wasn't sure of its value. I normally like to know a fair market value before hand, but took the chance. I did good on this purchase.

 

[glowe]

It is said that the K-22 Outdoorsman production was 19,500. In order to make $1200, the gun would need to be near perfect. I see a lot of fine K-22 Outdoorsman revolvers selling for under $1000 with matching stocks.

One example to compare your gun that closed on 11/24 on GB with a minimum bid of $1000 did not sell.

 

[sodacan]

I have one of the same vintage. IMO, they're the 22lr version of the Registered Magnum. When you shoot it, you won't be disappointed. Enjoy.

 

[servmgr64]

I bought one earlier this year in similar condition with matching grips and a 1st year production. It was a consignment gun they had for a long time. Paid $1100.00 for it out the door. Prices on Smiths here in Iowa tend to be higher than other states with higher population. You probably did ok. Enjoy shooting it I love shooting mine.
Regards
Scott