Radagast
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1nsanity:
Your model 48-4 K22 Masterpiece Magnum Rimfire was manufactured in 1980.
Produced from 1959 to 1986, it was the slightly more powerful brother of the Model 17 K22 Masterpiece (six inch target revolver)and the Model 18 K22 Combat Masterpiece (4 inch training companion to the .38 special model 15).
The Model 48 came in 4, 6 and 8 & 3/8 inch barrel lengths, a fitted .22 long rifle cylinder was also available as an option. Your 4 inch version should have the smooth combat trigger, an adjustable trigger stop or wide serrated trigger were options. The barrel should be marked.
Built on the square K frame, any aftermarket square butt grips should fit, the factory grips should be timber Magna grips.
In 2006 the Standard Catalog of S&W gave a value of $450 for as new in box, $375 for excellent condition.
I have the Model 18 and it's my favourite range gun. I hope you have as much fun with yours.
Word of warning, don't shoot .22lr through the .22 magnum cylinder, you can expect split cases as the 22 magnum case is slightly wider than the .22 long rifle case.
Your model 48-4 K22 Masterpiece Magnum Rimfire was manufactured in 1980.
Produced from 1959 to 1986, it was the slightly more powerful brother of the Model 17 K22 Masterpiece (six inch target revolver)and the Model 18 K22 Combat Masterpiece (4 inch training companion to the .38 special model 15).
The Model 48 came in 4, 6 and 8 & 3/8 inch barrel lengths, a fitted .22 long rifle cylinder was also available as an option. Your 4 inch version should have the smooth combat trigger, an adjustable trigger stop or wide serrated trigger were options. The barrel should be marked.
Built on the square K frame, any aftermarket square butt grips should fit, the factory grips should be timber Magna grips.
In 2006 the Standard Catalog of S&W gave a value of $450 for as new in box, $375 for excellent condition.
I have the Model 18 and it's my favourite range gun. I hope you have as much fun with yours.
Word of warning, don't shoot .22lr through the .22 magnum cylinder, you can expect split cases as the 22 magnum case is slightly wider than the .22 long rifle case.