S&W K-22
What criteria makes one a "Masterpiece"?
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back in 8th grade I bought a K-22, it came in a silver box with blue printing, & all of the factory stuff. The box has been tossed & Jenks advised me that it was mfg. 1952, and sent Blue to a company in brooklyn. Did S&W have someone else do the nickel?
I am looking for the letter, but misplaced in a move
tksgn0 -
Strictly a marketing name, used on their high quality, adjustable sight revolvers. Made specifically for target shooting. 0 -
In addition to the adjustable sights, masterpiece revolvers usually have heavy barrels and target triggers and hammers. 0 -
Before 1957, Smith & Wesson revolvers where named, not numbered.
I have a K frame, 6" 22 caliber revolver, it was marketed as a K 22 Masterpiece. The same frame, in 38 special was marketed as the K 38 Masterpiece, the 4" version was a K 38 Combat Masterpiece. In todays world, the 6" 22 is a model 17, the 6" 38 is the model 14 and the 4" Combat Masterpiece is the model 15. The Combat Magnum became the model 19.
The -1 -2 or whatever behind the model number is the model change, or update if you like.
Hope this answers your question.
W.D.0 -
OK-So I have an 8", adj. rear site S&W, 22 long rifle marking, mfg. maybe in 1980 (Ser#76KO5--) would this be considered a Mod. 17-4 K-22 "Masterpiece"? Thanks 0 -
Well, yes, you could call your revolver a M17-4 K-22 Masterpiece. But, most folks would call it a M17-4 & leave it at that; without research, I would guess that it came in a generic box. It's really splitting hairs, but technically it could be considered a "Target Masterpiece" because it has the squared Patridge front sight; the version with Baughman ramp front sight was the M18, or "Combat Masterpiece".
Generally, the "base" K model came with narrow hammer, narrow trigger, & small stocks. A popular option was "the 3T's": wide target trigger, target hammer, & target stocks.
Variations could drive you nuts.
Neal0 -
Neal-Yes, confusing. But I thank you for the explanation as it is now less confusing[:)] 0
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