Please ID and Price

[Warren Sear]

I have an old S&W revolver, and it is time to sell it. I plan to sell it here, but first I need to properly ID it, and place a value on it. I am hoping someone here can help me.

I think it is a Hand Ejector, K frame, SN# K 173141. According to my research it was made in 1953. 22 Long Rifle Ctg. 4" barrel. Adjustable sights. 5 screw. Adjustable trigger stop. "Fishhook"/"sculpted" hammer.

Is this a Model K-22Masterpiece, third model?

The gun is in nearly factory new condition, with only the slightest thinning of the blue near the muzzle. The action is very crisp. No dings in the wood. See pictures.

All original, but no box.

What is it worth?

 

[JH1951]

I'm thinking your piece may be 1952. I could easily be wrong as the data I collected is several years old. As for the model, I'll suggest 'Combat Masterpiece'. The real experts will be along to correct me soon. As for price I'd be guessing around $750 on a good day at the auction....

 

[alwslate]

Not a really a K-22 which would have a 6" barrel. Most would call your gun a Pre 18. Which might not be the absolute correct designation but anyone would know what your gun is by that.

 

[murphydog]

A very nice .22 Combat Masterpiece.

You could look up the selling prices of recently completed online auctions for similar guns for up to date data. But I think it would sell quickly here in the $750 range.

 

[Warren Sear]

More pictures to show condition. Please pardon the dust...

 

[JP@AK]

As Alan stated, it is a .22 Combat Masterpiece. It very likely shipped in the first half of 1953. I list Combat Masterpiece units on either side of that serial number that shipped in February and May of 1953.

I think $750 is a reasonable price for that nice revolver.