Picked up a Model 17

[opaul]

A model 17-4. I walked in a fellow was trading it for a semi-automatic pistol. I waited until he was finished and asked the owner what he wanted for it and walked out a happy camper. Some muzzle wear and a few handling marks but a nice piece non the less. I typically stick to 4" and under guns but this one was hard to pass up. If i'm not mistaken I believe the grips are a set of matched rosewood. Attached is the picture I took on the counter.

 

[Model52guy]

Hard to go wrong with a K22.

 

[Jeff97223]

It's a beaut! One of my biggest regrets is selling mine.

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[JAREDSHS]

Very purty !!

 

[Peak53]

Interesting stocks! could we see the butt or close up to confirm rosewood? I've broken clay pigeons at 100 yards with my 17-4 rested on sand bags on the hood of the truck. Took a couple warm ups to get the Kentucky windage, but, there it was!

 

[opaul]

Sure. I'll get some close ups tomorrow.

 

[wproct]

I actually like the 6 inch barrel on that revolver. I'll bet it's a nail driver!

 

[boykinlp]

Super looking revolver. Is the front sight painted red or is it a red insert? Can't imagine wanting a pistol more than that gem.
Larry

 

[opaul]

Super looking revolver. Is the front sight painted red or is it a red insert? Can't imagine wanting a pistol more than that gem.
Larry

Looks like the previous owner put a dab of day glow orange on it.

 

[Model52guy]

My very first S&W revolver was a K22 outdoorsman. Bought in a garage sale in Alaska in the late 80's. Didn't think much about it until I showed pics of it on this forum and got a letter on it. It was equipped with King super target sights and letters as 1931 ship date. Before this forum I was pretty much a 1st and 2nd gen auto collector. Now not so much.

 

[Marshal Tom]

First handgun I ever purchased was a new 17-? in 1971 when I turned 21. I have owned about four 5 screws since that time and for whatever reason sold them off to purchase something else I thought I would rather have at the time. None of us have done that!!! Some years ago, I walked into one of my local shops and there was a 1948 5 screw in excellent condition in the case. I think I had to fork up $175 for it. I swore then and there that this one would go nowhere. I taught myself to shoot handguns well with that first one. Used to pop cans off of a stone wall at 75-100 yards with it on a regular basis.

 

[newellj]

My very first S&W revolver was a K22 outdoorsman. Bought in a garage sale in Alaska in the late 80's. Didn't think much about it until I showed pics of it on this forum and got a letter on it. It was equipped with King super target sights and letters as 1931 ship date. Before this forum I was pretty much a 1st and 2nd gen auto collector. Now not so much.

And wearing Sanderson's, what a gem!

 

[newellj]

A King OD

My very first S&W revolver was a K22 outdoorsman. Bought in a garage sale in Alaska in the late 80's. Didn't think much about it until I showed pics of it on this forum and got a letter on it. It was equipped with King super target sights and letters as 1931 ship date. Before this forum I was pretty much a 1st and 2nd gen auto collector. Now not so much.

And wearing Sanderson's, what a gem!

 

[Jeff97223]

Marshal Tom...... Noooooooo, never done that. See my post above. One in a too long list of brain farts. Always thought I would be able to replace them later.

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[bananaman]

Should be a great shooter! Congratulations! I have a 17-2 from 1964. I can't believe it took me so long to get 1. It is accurate. Bob

 

[PeteC]

It is a great revolver, congrats, and hope you enjoy it!

I put a similar pair of stocks on mine, although mine are Goncalo Alves, made in 1982. I would be interested in finding out whether yours are Rosewood. I posted a couple pics to compare.

 

[Dave.357]

K.22 is first S&W I ever bought, liked it so well I bought another
In case I wore it out . The others just kind of showed up.

 

[rich davis]

my first smith revolver. great guns

 

[opaul]

A photo of the stocks.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

Whatever else it is, it looks real nice. May it serve you well.