Only 70?
This one shipped in 1932. That makes it 87 years old, as the wear to the finish testifies, and it is still the most accurate 22 revolver I own.
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If you want a 22 rimfire revolver, don't scrimp. Buy the best, it will outlast you. Left to right, K-22 Combat Masterpiece that shipped in 1953, K-22 Outdoorsman that shipped in 1935, the above pictured K-22 Outdoorsman, the good side, that shipped in 1932, a K-22 Masterpiece that shipped in 1950, and my Model 17-3 that I bought brand-spanky new in 1975.
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If you don't want to buy used, I can understand, but there are plenty of terrific deals in used revolvers out there. That beauty in the middle only cost me $600 because of the distressed finish. The most expensive 22 in the photo above is the K-22 Outdoorsman 2nd from the left. It cost me $1200. The rest each cost between $800 and $900. I only paid $125 for my Model 17-3, but that was over 40 years ago. Compare that to the price of a brand new Model 17 or 617. $997 for a brand new Model 17 $883 for a 617 with a 4" or 6" barrel.
I don't much care for the modern Model 617 that S&W is producing today. I don't so much object to the lock or MIM parts, it is that full length underlug. Besides making the gun ugly, it makes it way too muzzle heavy for my taste. I suppose the 4" version would not be as muzzle heavy, but I don't buy brand new Smiths anymore. Ten shots? Who needs so many? Six shots has always served me fine in a 22 revolver.
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Here are a couple more older 22 revolvers you might try looking for.
A Colt Officer's Model Target that shipped in 1935 and a Colt Police Positive Target that shipped in 1936.
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Hmmmm.... That Officer's Model Target may be more accurate than my worn old K-22 Outdoorsman.
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