Dave Markowitz
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Yesterday, I lucked into this K-22 Masterpiece at a small, family owned gun shop in Lancaster County, PA. I have a Model 18, but a Model 17 or K-22 was on my "to buy" list for some time. That this one came with the original box and tools is icing on the cake.
According to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, the serial number gives it a birthday in 1951.
It is a 5-screw model. Three screws are visible on the right side, with the 4th being covered by the grip. The 5th screw is on the bottom of the gun.
The screwdriver, cleaning rod, and brush are original. I don't know about the bore mop but it might be.
Does anyone know if they came with a separate instruction flyer or was the "manual" solely the text on the inside of the box lid?
I'd put condition as excellent, with a minor turn line and just a bit of blueing wear near the muzzle. Lock up is tight. It was extremely clean with no fouling rings around the chambers. (I plan to fix that ASAP.)
I might add a grip adaptor but aside from that the only things I'll add are gun oil and ammo.
According to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, the serial number gives it a birthday in 1951.
It is a 5-screw model. Three screws are visible on the right side, with the 4th being covered by the grip. The 5th screw is on the bottom of the gun.
The screwdriver, cleaning rod, and brush are original. I don't know about the bore mop but it might be.
Does anyone know if they came with a separate instruction flyer or was the "manual" solely the text on the inside of the box lid?
I'd put condition as excellent, with a minor turn line and just a bit of blueing wear near the muzzle. Lock up is tight. It was extremely clean with no fouling rings around the chambers. (I plan to fix that ASAP.)
I might add a grip adaptor but aside from that the only things I'll add are gun oil and ammo.