S&W K-22 #K17##

[rcroger2001]

I have a S&W K-22 I bought at an Estate Sale.

It came with a 1 oz Silver bar ,that is Stamped on both sides with :

K-22 and Smith & Wesson Logo

Serial No is #K17##

Was this originally a Commemorative Set ??

What is it worth on Todays Gun market ??

Any and all information will be appreciated.

Thanks, rcroger2001

 

[jsfricks]

Don't know of any Commemorative sets for an early K22. Post pictures, this sounds like an early L.E.R.K. (Large Extractor Rod Knob) model which carry somewhat of a premium over the later K22. Does it have the single line address on the right side frame? And condition makes a big difference on value. We need alot more info on your end.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-hand-ejectors-1896-1961/326457-identify-your-gun.html

 

[DWalt]

Yours would probably have shipped around May 1947. The barrel-shaped extractor rod knob was changed to a simple knurled extractor rod end at SN (about) K6xxx. Yours should have the barrel-shaped knob, and that would make it more attractive to a collector as there were so few of them made. Check to see if a matching SN is stamped inside the right grip panel.

 

[mtu164]

Would there be a prefix digit in front on a gun that old ? He has a x in front of the K , denoting a number as in the later ones.

 

[IWK2HT]

That serial number could be from 1970-1974

 

[wheelgun610]

.... Serial No is #K17##

Was this originally a Commemorative Set ??

What is it worth on Todays Gun market ??

Welcome to the forum. We're really gonna need more info from you to establish the time frame when your gun was made, and offer a market value estimate. Pics would also help.

Is there a number that precedes the letter 'K' in the serial number (on the butt)? We'll need all but the last 2 digits if you're not comfy posting the whole serial number.

Is there a model number stamped into the yoke cut (only visible with the cylinder open)? Could say MOD 17, MOD 17-1, etc.

Mark

 

[rcroger2001]

S & W Model K-22

Hello,

Here are the numbers off this S & W Model K-22

On the Butt of the Frame: K 1743 NOTE: NO Other Letters !!!


On the inside of the Frame/Cyl Frame: Y 1095

That's all there is !! NO other Letters or Numbers !!!

If there is a way to get good Close photos And send them to this site, I'll do that Thanks all, rcroger2001

 

[rcroger2001]

S & W Model K-22

Kello,

YES, There is a One line Address on the Right side of the Frame.


Can someone tell me How to Post Photos for this forum???

Thanks, rcroger2001

 

[Club Gun Fan]

I have K-22 sn K1793, it shipped July 1947 to the Springfield, MA Police Department.

 

[Orry]

And I have K-22 Serial K1700. It shipped June 16, 1947 to Westinghouse Electric Co., Sharon, PA

 

[samandglove1]

Nice triangulation guys. The OP must have a pretty solid ship date estimate now.

I'd like to see a picture of the silver bar (and gun).

 

[rcroger2001]

There is NO X in front of the Serial # K 1734

Where did you come up with that??

 

[rcroger2001]

Nice triangulation guys. The OP must have a pretty solid ship date estimate now.

I'd like to see a picture of the silver bar (and gun).

I'll try to photo the Silver bar BUT it is sealed in Plastic and is showing some Tarnishing.

So, as yet No one has come up with any info about this bar.

Do I have the only one in existence ??? If that is the case then it must be worth $$$, $$$, $$$ Dollars, Right ???

 

[cmichini]

Definitely want to see some pictures.
Especially of the silver bar!

 

[PMRet]

There is NO X in front of the Serial # K 1734
Where did you come up with that??

Probably because in your original post you listed the serial number as #K17##. In 1970 the K frame serial numbers reached K999999, so they "started over" by placing a number in front of the K, as in 1K100.

 

[DWalt]

Probably because in your original post you listed the serial number as #K17##. In 1970 the K frame serial numbers reached K999999, so they "started over" by placing a number in front of the K, as in 1K100.

For example,
1K1 – 1K39,500.............1970
2K1 – 2K22.037.............1970