Price Check on a 1948 K-22 Masterpiece

[Lunker]

Hi,

I was checking GunBroker and other venues to see the going price for a K-22 Masterpiece. There is a lot of variation there so I figured I would ask some of the experts. I have a 1948 K-22 Masterpiece with a box. It is in excellent condition. The gun is near immaculate, with excellent grips and strong color case on the hammer and trigger. The only imprefection is a slight turn ring on the cylinder and slight muzzle wear of the bluing at the tip of the barrel. Below are two pics. Can anyone give me an estimate of how much this should sell for? Now that I am reloading, I just don't find myself shooting this gun any more. Thanks.

 

[Lunker]

Hi,

I was checking GunBroker and other venues to see the going price for a K-22 Masterpiece. There is a lot of variation there so I figured I would ask some of the experts. I have a 1948 K-22 Masterpiece with a box. It is in excellent condition. The gun is near immaculate, with excellent grips and strong color case on the hammer and trigger. The only imprefection is a slight turn ring on the cylinder and slight muzzle wear of the bluing at the tip of the barrel. Below are two pics. Can anyone give me an estimate of how much this should sell for? Now that I am reloading, I just don't find myself shooting this gun any more. Thanks.

 

[cgt4570]

I bought an early one like yours a year or so back, but it's a shooter grade with some finish wear. I got it for about $350. All I can give you is what Jim lists in the SCSW. He shows $600 to $750 for very good to LNIB. Yours is up there in condition, plus it's got the early features that everyone likes. Single line 'Made in USA', narrow tapered rib, high horn grips and 'fish hook' hammer. Sorry I can't be of any real help.

 

[wheelgun610]

Originally posted by Lunker:
....Now that I am reloading, I just don't find myself shooting this gun any more.

I reload also (.38's, .44's 10mm for wheelguns - as well as several rifle calibers), and I can't imagine getting rid of my K-22. Mine is from '53, and includes the original box and most of the goodies that it shipped with. The K-22 is almost always the first wheelgun out of the range box anytime I hit the range. Since I don't have the time for 'regular' shooting sessions, the K-22 helps me focus on good shooting basics before bringing out the centerfires.

That said, I don't think $750 is out of the ballpark. The full size version of the top pic shows what appears to be a strong 98% gun as long as there are no 'demons' hiding on left side, and the grips and box number to the gun.

If you do sell it, I bet you'll regret it....

Mark

 

[pred]

Priceless!
If you really dont want it, If it were me I would ask 7-8 for it.
Peter

 

[Bill Bates]

It looks like a nice revolver. I would say it is the realm of being in the condition of a higher end shooter. the photos show muzzle wear and maybe some wear on the stocks. It looks like a nice gun but not a collector/investment grade K-22. The serious collectors will pass on it looking for that ANIB gun that might be had for something in the $750 to $1000 range.

So now your looking for someone looking for a better than average shooter grade gun. You know, something pretty clean, un-messed with but not perfect. Something they won't feel bad about shooting; something that is nice enough that if they do shoot it and take good care of it it will hold its value. honestly it is the type of Smith & Wessons I like. I like my firearms in nice condition but not so nice I would feel bad shooting and using.

It's a K-22 I would put in the $500 to $700 range depending on where you are located. If the serial number is still on the bottom of the box, great keep them together. If it is not visible you might find splitting them up and selling the box seprate from the revolver may actually bring you more overall.

A fair share of people that would be in the market for a K-22 in that condition will be happy it has a box but might be just as happy and willing to pay just as much for the revolver even without the box.