The Desire for More S&W 22's

[Retired W4]

My modest collection now contains 34's, pre/post models, 35's pre/post, K-22 pre 17's and an 18-2, 43 and 51. BUT...the elusive pre-68 Model-48 is hard to find these days. My gun show partner used to have one that he sold some time ago. Oh well. How about some pictures of those K-22 MRF Masterpiece's so I can drool on my key board?

Oops. Could be the wrong section, but I believe they straddle two places.

 

[KalamazooKid]

The Desire for More S&W 22's

Whole lotta barrel on mine!

 

[glenncal1]

Here is another long tube for fun it is a -4.

 

[Retired W4]

Here is another long tube for fun it is a -4.

And two cylinders!

 

[dmthomp32]

Whole lotta barrel on mine!

That's got to be popular with the ladies! [emoji57]

Beautiful example!

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[storyman]

Here is my 4" no dash model 48 from 1959.The original box is a little rough but for 62 year old card board it's not bad. The stocks are refinished with a little wear on the end of the barrel and a small spot in the blueing on the cylinder. This is my only Smith 22 mag. I also have a Winchester Legacy 9422 in 22 mag. Both shoot well but don't get a lot of use. Hope you like my photos.

 

[NavySCPO]

My modest collection now contains 34's, pre/post models, 35's pre/post, K-22 pre 17's and an 18-2, 43 and 51. BUT...the elusive pre-68 Model-48 is hard to find these days. My gun show partner used to have one that he sold some time ago. Oh well. How about some pictures of those K-22 MRF Masterpiece's so I can drool on my key board?

Oops. Could be the wrong section, but I believe they straddle two places.

If you can't find one, you can always build one....and your 18-2 would be a fine candidate. Find a 648 cylinder, a few inexpensive parts, just a bit of low level smithing, and you'll have a sweet little 22/22 MRF in your stable, all with no harm to your original Model 18.

I'm certainly no Gunsmith, but with some help from the forum group, it was a fun and rewarding project. The link below will provide you with instructions and parts numbers from Brownell's and Numrich.

Cylinder Fitment

 

[delcrossv]

First model K22 from the 30's is the top one.
next is a 35-1, a HFT and a Ladysmith target