My First Revolver - 1947 S&W K-22 Masterpiece "One-Liner"

[BigBill]

Need help here??

Exactly what's a one liner??? Pics??

Go to cdnn investments they offer s&w k frame target grips. The k22 doesn't fit in the original box with these grips but there perfect.

 

[arjay]

On prewar and early post war guns,on the right side of the frame below the cylinder was a one line stamping that said made in the USA.Around 1950? it became 4 lines.

 

[BigBill]

Thanks ill look at my '48 k22.

I don't like to assume and not be sure I'd rather ask and look dumb.

 

[Engine49guy]

Nice K22, be warned it is highly addictive and there are more subtle changes in design than you can imagine if you are brave enough to embark on that long journey....I would leave your gun in original condition as making changes will devalue it and thats a collector grade gun,

BTW...Waveform you might wanna double check your K22 serial, definately not a 1946 gun, may not even be a 1947 but hard to tell from the left view, and DryHeat IMO your diamond targets are 1964 to 1966 production not 50's.
Lastly BigBill, with well over 6000 posts your seriously asking what a One Liner is ?
Surely thou dost jest...next thing you will asking what a LERK is ? JK

Thanks for sharing and the guys know Im just having fun with them.

 

[Hondo44]

Thanks ill look at my '48 k22.

I don't like to assume and not be sure I'd rather ask and look dumb.

BigBill,

You don't look dumb here! You're among friends. Especially Engind49guy. If we 'rib' you a bit, it's just because we've all been there, done that, and even got the free T shirt!

We never know enough to know everything. And we have all learned a new little factoid only to find out that everyone and their dog already knew that!

So there are no dumb questions, (unless maybe if one asks the same question 4 times!)

By the way, the one line "MADE IN USA" was ordered in May 1922 and used until the order was issued in April of 1948 to replace it with the 4 line stamp including the address.

 

[S42N8]

Welcome! Nice entrance with that one, 'specially in CA. By now, you've started to see the Way ahead: Lots of possibilities, lots of intriguing S&Ws. Don't worry 'bout that "dark side" stuff... It's a long way before you get there. At least 2-3 more, and by then, you're hooked
Might I recommend a Model 60? It's light and sits nicely in a pocket...almost like it was supposed to. Then there's my favorites: N frames. Everybody needs at least one!

 

[hkcavalier]

It's funny, now that I own one (a 1931-ish K-22) I really want to check out these threads! I passed them up before mainly to check out N frame stuff.

I saw the comment about aged ivory target stocks and can't stop thinking about how they would look on my gun. It has matching service stocks which naturally would get stored if I went this route. They are just too small for me. I don't notice in SA but in DA it's not comfortable.

 

[degmon]

K22 one liner

Really nice start. I second the sentiments of the contagion you are now experiencing. If RMs are out of reach, a good 38/44 Outdoorsman might just ring your bell.
Here is K1910 one line with non-original target grips. Also, note large knob on extracter rod. Apology, my first attempt at posting a picture.

Dennis

 

[SFT B2]

My First Revolver 1947 S&W K-22 Masterpiece "one-liner"

You'll love it! I picked one in the early '70's. It was my first gun purchase of a non-duty gun as a young PO. Enjoy!

 

[THEMULE]

I'd look for some early 50's K diamond Target Stocks for your new prize. Much better than the "rubbers". These I had redone by one of the best: DWFAN!

These are going on my 98% November '47 K22… when I finally get it.

WOW! What else can be said?

 

[Engine49guy]

Here is K1910 one line with non-original target grips. Also, note large knob on extracter rod.
Dennis

Dennis, thats what we refer to as a 1947 K-22 " L.E.R.K. " which is an abbreviation for Larger Ejector Rod Knob .

The diamond targets on your gun are from the mid 60's , Also the .500 wide target hammer did not appear until sometime after 1950 so is also not original to your gun.

The K-22 Lerk would have shipped with a S&W "High Speed" hammer and high shoulder diamond Magnas.

These are going up in value so is worth while to put back to original configuration IMO.

 

[thelagoonloon]

I am just an ole country boy, but what is a "one liner". BTW mine is K17XX

 

[hkcavalier]

I am just an ole country boy, but what is a "one liner". BTW mine is K17XX

I believe this refers to "Made in the USA" on the side of the frame vs. the current bilingual markings. Change made not long after WWII. I'm sure someone will be along with more specific info.

 

[daddy bear]

Through good fortune ( way past your wildest imagination ) have the following:

An extremely nice .32-20 nickel Hand Ejector 5" from 1919, courtesy wife's Grandfather.

An extremely nice pre war unregistered ( rarer than registered) from 1940 with provenince that it was issued to the Texas Rangers, and lastly to me, as a Regional Commander.

A '50 (+/-) 2" .38 pre 10' in used very little condition. A pawn shop rescue.

A model 28 Highway Patrol issue revolver from '64. This and the above Ranger gun were issued to me when the agency retired the revolvers. Therefore I got first choice to buy them at surplus prices.

A Model 60 no dash in great condition . A pawn shop rescue.

A Model 42 that I picked up about fifteen years ago to replace a no model number Centinnial that I had lost.

A pristine nickel Model 37. A pawn shop rescue.

In the seventies, I tamed the four inch .44 Magnum, but the six inch K-22 treated me ugly. I finally sold it, never giving any thought that larger grips would solve the problem. Using a friend's target stocked version a few years later, I discovered the difference. I never bought another because by this time ,I had two Ruger MK I's, a Bearcat, and a Single-Six that had my .22 handgun needs covered. Lately I have been looking for another K-22.

Your's is a really nice example. Enjoy!!

Jack

 

[sparkchase1]

I traded my Kel Tec 9mm pistol straight across for my 1948 5 screw. At the time I had no idea what I was getting. After I looked it up in the Smith & Wesson Bible I almost pooped my pants . It also came with one of the very original Melvin Tyler Grip extender.
Now there is the trade of a lifetime !!!
SN K34812