Pre-K22 questions

[jimmywalkabout]

I have an eye on a 6" pre-K22 (.22lr) in about 85-90% condition, still nice and tight but with a fair amount of holster wear on the bluing and no box. Does anyone know what year this one was made (SN: K143939)? I've always wanted one of these and I know there's tons of them out there, although people tend to hold onto them. I've seen a number of older blued K22's at gun shows but they're always priced well above what I thought was reasonable (for a shooter). This one is priced at $580, which is kind of high (I think). I can get a new stainless 617 in the $700 range but I kind of like the older S&W revolvers. I've purchased several guns from this shop before and I'm thinking I could possibly get them down to around $450-500 range. If anyone could let me know what year this one's from and what type of price range is reasonable I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

 

[fat tom]

The gun is from 1952 and if you can get it for $450,DO IT!
f.t.

 

[opoefc]

I'd say it's a deal at $500! Ed.

 

[murphydog]

Your price range sounds good to me, now hope it is good for the shop too .

BTW, all guns of this type are "K-22s", but after 1957 it became the model 17.

 

[Hondo44]

Buy it and when you negotiate, recognize most shops take trade ins or buy used guns outright at about 50% of Blue Book value. So check out the Blue Book and you'll know based on your observations of the finish left, about what he has in the gun.

 

[beagleye]

Their current price is normal from what I've seen, $500 is a good deal, $450 is a great deal.