Was my grandmothers gun I don’t think she used it much just had it as part of her collection from way back, maybe some target practice. My uncle took the other guns to Texas years ago. Number on grip is 33K8**7 seems to be from 78-79.
S&W Model 17-4 Targetmaster
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Welcome, cool gun. The official name (as printed on the parts list) is K-22 Masterpiece; it has the Target adjustable rear sight but the company didn't call it a "Target" officially.
Bet your grandmother was a...wait for it, wait for it...a pistol.
Enjoy!
Bet your grandmother was a...wait for it, wait for it...a pistol.
Enjoy!
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SgtStash:
Glad you found your way here from the NJ forum. You need to be warned that S&W's are like potato chips - you can't have just one.
This one was easy (inherited), you'll find that a large part of the fun is tracking them down and acquiring them for a good price.
Adios,
Pizza Bob
Glad you found your way here from the NJ forum. You need to be warned that S&W's are like potato chips - you can't have just one.
This one was easy (inherited), you'll find that a large part of the fun is tracking them down and acquiring them for a good price.
Adios,
Pizza Bob
AManWearingAHat
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A wonderful piece. They are excellent shooting irons with a fabulous reputation for accuracy.
Skyhunter
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And the quest begins!
I bought my first S&W in 1979 - just so happens it the same as your inherited revolver.
The latest survey showed a dozen in current residence.
They truly are habit forming!
WYT-P
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I bought my first S&W in 1979 - just so happens it the same as your inherited revolver.
The latest survey showed a dozen in current residence.
They truly are habit forming!
WYT-P
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OIF2
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Nothing like a K22. I've had this one for over 40 years.
Bob
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A nice classic S&W .22......more fun than an old man should have!
LEO918
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Welcome to the Smith & Wesson Forum from Arizona.
Nice gun. Here is my great uncle's gun made in 1948. They are excellent.
CLASSIC12
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S&W Model 17-4 Targetmaster
Nice gun, your grandma had good taste.
Nice gun, your grandma had good taste.
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silentflyer
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Cool granny, packing a K frame
cadmike
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Welcome to the forum!
Sooooo....when you gonna buy a .44?
Sooooo....when you gonna buy a .44?
Since I’m in NJ I’m working on getting one of the, “Other Weapons” big thing right now and the shop I use tells me POF-USA is coming out with one. There’s lots of talk about being able to build one also, but it’s a grey area. Maybe after a nice .44!!!! Let’s see.
Guys I need advice! This gun has been in my family for 40 years. It’s been shot a few times. It was my grandmothers pistol. But honestly it’s not for me. I don’t know if I should sell it or keep it. I’m up in the air about this one. I have a daughter that will be turning one soon. One day I can teach her how to shoot on a 60 year old gun that belonged to her great grandmother.
Keep it. Your daughter will thank you.
My vote is for keeping it, too. The family connection means a lot. My nephew had the revolver I posted above and I'm glad I could work out a trade for it. It doesn't have the same meaning to him that it does for me.
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Definitely keep it and put your daughter through a weightlifting regimen; she should be able to shoot it next year if you do. 
