Smith Model 22

[funnelcake]

Trying to pin down current value on an original Model 22 for a friend. Albeit I'm a Colt revolver fan, but I've searched high & low & outside of the Blue Book have found nada. The weapon is 98% with original box.

Thanks...Funnel

 

[Shade00]

An original Model 22, with original box and papers, would be likely worth over $2k. They are quite a nice collector's gun, and may bring well over that.

 

[funnelcake]

Thanks Shade. Yep he said he has the "original gold box", etc. I'll see it this weekend. I'd kind of thought after reading there were only 1200 made at least a couple references might be good to set a value.

Funnel

 

[Shade00]

I think there were fewer than that. The actual Model 22 is a fairly scarce gun. I think it could be worth some good money.

 

[SaxonPig]

If it is actually stamped Model 22 the value is considerable. Only a handful have been spotted by collectors. I would think $3,000+ with box.

 

[funnelcake]

Thanks Saxon. I spoke with him today & the barrel is marked "Smith & Wesson" & ".45 CAL Model 1950" (may be Model of 1950, I don't remember).

Funnel

 

[Shade00]

The Model 22 is referred to as the Army Model of 1950. Swing out the cylinder crane and see if it is stamped "Mod. 22."

 

[SaxonPig]

I know of two 45 caliber 1950 models: the Military (became the Model 22) with fixed sights, exposed ejector rod and a 5.5" barrel and the Target Model (became the Model 26) with adjustable sights, shrouded ejector rod and 6.5" barrel. Of the two, the former is more rare (less than 4,000 made) and has more monetary value.

 

[Master Blaster]

Wouldnt it be stamped model 22 if it was made after 1957?
Is teh gun you are looking at a 5 screw? or a 4 screw? (one under grip and one forward of trigger)