Model 17

[tinbender]

I've been on the hunt for a K-22 with 6" barrel to replace one I regretfully sold a few years ago. I am very happy to be the new caretaker of this one I received today with a S&W factory letter and stocks that are number matched to the frame. Serial number dates to late 1958, ship date was March 1959.

 

[KalamazooKid]

Spectacular! I got a special place in my heart for these babies! Enjoy it.

 

[OutWest50]

Very nice 17. Congratulations. I've said many times that the S&W 22's are the most fun guns to have. I have a mid-70's Model 17 that I bought new. Recently acquired a Model 18 of 1958 vintage. Enjoy your 17!

 

[RKmesa]

Congrats!!! Those K-22s really are Masterpieces.

 

[outta_ammo]

VERY nice! On the hunt for one myself right now.

 

[ameridaddy]

That's nice! Where did you find it?

 

[tinbender]

This revolver is really fun to shoot and very accurate. (and the ammo is cheaper than my large bore S&W's) Here's a couple more photos.

 

[Model19man]

Very nice! I love shooting mine and I am sure that you will like that one. They are tack drivers.

 

[Trapper70]

Shoot several different revolvers but I always gravitate back to my K frame 22 Smiths.

 

[crsides]

The late 50's early 60's K22's as a group were the best finished of the lot.

 

[DR505]

I would love to have that vintage of 17...mine are a bit newer. I have a 4" and an 8 3/8" and a 4" model 18-3. Great rimfires and superbly accurate.

That must have cost a pretty penny in this climate.

 

[Doc Watson]

I just picked up an Model 17-3, that I believe was made in 1971, looks just like the day it left the factory! Been shot very little, and has no blue wear. Congrats on your find! M17 are great, just read Skeeter Skelton's opinion of them.

 

[.357magger]

Congratulations on replacing a previously lost love.

Very nice.

Thanks for sharing it.

 

[perryn59]

K-22

Congrats! I just posted mine that is very similar. Can you please share what you paid for yours? Thanks.