S&W K22 Masterpice 1940

[DeathGrip]

Very nice. I live a couple of hours south in Broward. I'd be interested in the other K-22. I have a friend up your way and I'm gonna call him and ask if he knows your shop.

Welcome to the forum. These guys know more than anybody about S&W and firearms in general.

 

[BigBill]

I picked up a colt officers target model today its built on the larger frame. Now i will look for more 22 rev in my area.

 

[45Wheelgun]

I will let you guys know if I want to sell this firearm, I did give someone on here a firest dibs on it but if he says no to the price I will post it here before I do anything. I fell obligated to give you guys a crack at it befor it goe's public
Alan

Great Alan. If you do give us a chance at it, please post it in the "For Sale" area and be sure to read the rules listed in there. Nothing to serious, but many first time users don't get it right because they don't read the rules.

Thanks for showing us such a nice gun, and welcome to the forum.

 

[Alansfirearms]

Very nice. I live a couple of hours south in Broward. I'd be interested in the other K-22. I have a friend up your way and I'm gonna call him and ask if he knows your shop.

Welcome to the forum. These guys know more than anybody about S&W and firearms in general.

I will have my partner contact you on the other 22

 

[Alansfirearms]

I will read all the selling ruls befor I sell it if I do . The blue book has them at some very high prices, The one I have is not mint but I would call it exelent to very good. Here some more pics of it. Hope you enjoy them.

 

[DeathGrip]

I will have my partner contact you on the other 22

PM me anytime.

 

[DCWilson]

I will read all the selling ruls befor I sell it if I do . The blue book has them at some very high prices, The one I have is not mint but I would call it exelent to very good. Here some more pics of it. Hope you enjoy them.

I realize it may look self-serving for a collector to tell a dealer to be cautious of the Blue Book, but many of the suggested prices for particular S&W models (in particular pre-war guns) are just laughable. Plenty of sellers on Gunbroker never move guns that interest collectors because the items are saddled with opening bids or reserves that reflect the "knowledge" they found in the Blue Book.

 

[Alansfirearms]

I realize it may look self-serving for a collector to tell a dealer to be cautious of the Blue Book, but many of the suggested prices for particular S&W models (in particular pre-war guns) are just laughable. Plenty of sellers on Gunbroker never move guns that interest collectors because the items are saddled with opening bids or reserves that reflect the "knowledge" they found in the Blue Book.

Hi David
You sound like me talking to someone comming into my store telling me what the blue book sayes. Yes, I agree with you, the B.B. is just a reference. As of now I think I am going to hold on to the firearms untill I get a better understanding of just what I have. When that happens and I know what I will do with my K22/40, you all will be the first to know. I keep my word and you alll will get first dibbs

 

[Alansfirearms]

I will have my partner contact you on the other 22

Thank you for your reply. I am MUCH more of a phone person, so please call my cell and i can tell you more. 954-263-6385. Thanks, Mark

 

[DeathGrip]

Guess who I met today........

I met both Allen and Mark at the West Palm Beach Gun Show.

Let me tell you guys they had a great display and were busy as two guys could be. Why were they so busy? They have some nice stuff.

I spoke to Mark of the tele. about the other K-22 and it was exactly as he described it. It's mine now.

I didn't have time to check out the others but if your in the area go to the show or to their shop in Port St. Lucy. I'll be up to the shop next week to see the rest and maybe find some time to BS a little.

I told them they should list the guns here instead of GB because of the quality of the guys here. Plus no fee.

Thanks Mark for the deal and thanks to Allen for putting us together.

(Pics next week)

 

[Alansfirearms]

Guess who I met today........

I met both Allen and Mark at the West Palm Beach Gun Show.

Let me tell you guys they had a great display and were busy as two guys could be. Why were they so busy? They have some nice stuff.

I spoke to Mark of the tele. about the other K-22 and it was exactly as he described it. It's mine now.

I didn't have time to check out the others but if your in the area go to the show or to their shop in Port St. Lucy. I'll be up to the shop next week to see the rest and maybe find some time to BS a little.

I told them they should list the guns here instead of GB because of the quality of the guys here. Plus no fee.

Thanks Mark for the deal and thanks to Allen for putting us together.

(Pics next week)

Thanks DG for the great review on us. Hope to see you soon at the shop
Alan

 

[Jebus35745]

Hi Alan, it was nice to talk with you on the phone. Good luck with you're decision and remember to call if you need help. Larry

 

[jspick]

WOW is all I can say. I learn something new every time I get on this forum!

John

 

[Alansfirearms]

Hi Alan, it was nice to talk with you on the phone. Good luck with you're decision and remember to call if you need help. Larry

Thank you Larry. I think after talking to you I am going to hold the firearm untill I think I can get $3900 or better for it. Makes a good investment for latter on. Thank you everything we talked about. PS my partner offered me $2500 for it and I told him I have turned that daoe allready.
Alan

 

[DeathGrip]

Bump for Bryan C

 

[Sprefix]

bring a nice toy.......

Sure! But maybe I should just bring up a few and we can play in your back yard!

I'll be up in January. My daughter will be having her baby in Anchorage...

January 4th is my 45th birthday. Bring me something nice---in 45 please!! LOL Maybe a 1945 .22 HE..?? LOL Will be nice to meet you and swap stories. Regards......Sprefix

 

[Alansfirearms]

This K22 / 40 is now up for grabs and I will be listing it on gunbroker, you all have first crach at it.

 

[Hawg Rider]

Nice Pre-war K22...

Looks like you've found a very nice pre-war K22 (tapered bbl and no barrel rib). I just paid $500 for a ~90% blued 1948 K22 (I wanted a shooter), but saw a couple of other post-war models in the same fine condition as your pre-war that were selling for $1000+. I'm not sure you're 1940 is in the $1900 range, perhaps more like $1200-$1500. Add a couple of C-notes if you had the original box and goodies. Did you check to see if the stocks have matching s/n? Buyers are a little funny about paying big bucks for .22s, but I think that is starting to change.

 

[redscho]

I'm getting into this discussion a bit late but would like to get more information on my S&W K-22. From the serial number, K 9997, it places it as 1947 manufacture. Is this right? What would the value of this be today.

 

[Engine49guy]

This post was actually about a late pre war K22,
Your are correct your K22 probably shipped in 1947 and is a fairly early post war gun,
While the pictures dont show it your gun should have a one line "Made In USA" stamp on the frames right side, (1948 and later versions have a 4 line address)
If you remove the grips there should be a number stamped inside the right side wood grip matching your guns serial if the grips are original.
Condition and originality are the key factors effecting value but from the pictures it looks to be in high condition,
If the grips are original and there are no issues IMO around $750 give or take $100 , if you have the original box, docs and tools add another $150.
You can start a new post with several clear pics from other angles and you will get a better consensus,
How about a little history or more info, how long have you had it , any other stuff it came with,etc?

 

[JP@AK]

would like to get more information on my S&W K-22.
serial number, K 9997

Welcome to the Forum.
I recently sold a one-line-address K-22 with a serial number just slightly higher than yours. It had numbered original stocks.
I can attest to the approximate price given by Engine49guy. Yours appears to be in fairly high condition. If the stocks number to the gun (and I suspect they will) you should hold out for a minimum of $700. You might be able to get $800. Box and docs would add more, as noted.
Jack