Smith & Wesson K-22 Masterpiece, 1955

[GrumpyBear]

I have a Smith & Wesson K-22 Masterpiece model #17, year 1955
6 inches blue, THTT TS, and I am trying to determine the value of the gun.

The gun is in as good as new conditions with its original box, and I also have the 2 cleaning brushes that came with it. [/LEFT]The serial number 359,XXX.

Any informations you can give me will be gladly appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[Rampant_Colt]

From my 1955 9th edition Gun Digest the K-22 is listed with a 6" barrel, with checked walnut Magna stocks with S&W monograms. Grooved tangs and trigger.
It is shown next to the K-32 and K-38 in S&W's new Masterpiece line

$71.07

I LOVE vintage handguns

sorry i couldn't give you any current pricing information

 

[MrBorland]

Are you sure about the serial # and age? I'm at work, and don't have access to the Standard Catalogue, but I seem to recall the serial # ought to include a letter prefix. Also, The K-22 became the Model 17 in 1957 - does the box say Model 17?

Anyway, a non-5-screw K-22 ANIB with box (and original grips), would likely fetch $550-ish around here.

 

[Iggy]

In excess of $500.00

 

[Bullet Bob]

I have one made in 1955, shot it yesterday in fact. I might take $1,000,000 for it, or I might not.

 

[XavierBreath]

$500-$600 depending on the buyer's eagerness, the seller's reluctance, and other competition in the room.

 

[dbracin]

I am very fond of my K-22. It's about the best shoot pistol I have. Period.

 

[GunTech]

$500 range for sure.

There is nothing finer than a K-22. I like mine with 5 screws.

 

[Canuck-IL]

The last 2 that were comparable on the S&W forum went, IIRC, for 550 and 575 ... can't recall if those were shipped prices.
/Bryan

 

[BruM]

how much extra for a Target masterpiece with second cylinder in 22 mag?? S/N 309XXX

 

[SaxonPig]

Should have a letter K prefix. I hope you aren't thinking the gun was made in 1955 because that's the date printed on the box lid. That's the copyright for the printed material. You call it a Model 17 but model numbers were not stamped/used until 1957 so there goes the 1955 date of manufacture if so marked. If the 359,000 number you gave is the correct serial minus the K that would be 1959 and it would indeed be a Model 17.

If truly like new with the box I would ask $650 for it. If it has correct period target stocks I would ask $750.

 

[Rem.222]

I have a Winchester 9422 I would trade for a K-22.
Rem.222

 

[kelbro]

Mine is a documented 1955 model and the serial # is K152xxx. It shoots so well that I wouldn't take $600 for it.

 

[ggibbs]

My dad just gave me his K-22 w/6" barrel. I remember shooting it as a kid 50 yrs ago. It has an oversized grip but the original is still in the box, serial # is 132,5xx. Dad also has a Colt Woodsman from same era, he was a gunsmith so they are in excellent condition.

 

[MR.G]

I would say at least $650.00 in like new condition with original box and tools. Right buyer would probably pay more.

 

[aHFo3]

pictures are always helpful

 

[Guillermo]

these guys are nuts...125 bucks tops.

BUT being a nice guy, I will give you 150

 

[jdomin]

If it has a gold sw box add 125. If it has the knurled screwdriver add 125 and if it has the narrow rib on top of the barrel add 125. They are at a premium dont let anyone tell you different.

 

[Hawk]

I went a little nuts when Old Fuff found a 1948 version on an OnTarget auction.

Two of us wanted it pretty badly and I believe I coughed up 750.00 a year or so ago.

Seemed kind of silly at the time but similar product seems to be listed at 1K plus on Gunbroker recently - note that that's not the same as selling for 1K - it's an optimistic seller's appraisal of the issue.

The pic doesn't do the colors justice.

No box or papers, by the way.

these guys are nuts...125 bucks tops.

BUT being a nice guy, I will give you 150

The "750 no box" is probably unrealistic. But I'll still bump Guillermo - put me down for 175.

ETA: I had to look - it was closer to two years ago.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=372299

 

[content]

Hello friends and neighbors // 2010 Standard catalog of firearms:

NIB 650/Exc 475 /VG300 / g 175 / f125/p100
The book prices are lower than FTF or store prices here in upstate SC.

1955 with box might tempt the right person toward the high end , depending upon your location they might be hard to find as hens teeth. I know I don't often see them.

My model 617 was the first I found for sale locally in the 3 years it was on my list. ( I despise shipping and FFL fees, takes the fun right out of finding a deal).

It looks like post #6 by XavierBreath is about right for an end result.

 

[SharpsDressedMan]

I bought a .22 Masterpiece about five years ago in your age range, either late 1940's- early 1950's. It has the slight humped hammer. I paid $425 and thought that I stole it then, as it was mint, possibly unfired (I can't remember, because I shot it, and shoot it, and it sure has flash on the front of the cylinder now). I would not sell it for $750 now, as it is so good a shooter, and so beautifully made and finished. I see them for $600 and up in similar condition on Gunbroker.

 

[vanagon40]

Do all of you realize that GrumpyBear made one post over two years ago?

You are probably giving pricing advice to a ghost.

That said, I have no objections to discussions and pictures of the K22 Masterpiece.

 

[SharpsDressedMan]

No, I didn't know that. But, I too like pretty pictures!

 

[MCgunner]

That gun is a total POS. Don't fire it, could be dangerous to the shooter.

But, being the nice guy I am, I'll take it off your hands for 200 bucks, charity, ya know. I mean, if you're still around after two years............

 

[Guillermo]

I'll take it off your hands for 200 bucks

just to take a dangerous Rohm-like gun off the street...I will go 225