S&W K22 Masterpiece value

vepr762

November 24, 2004 11:56

May I please have a ball park idea of value. I haven't seen it yet, but the owner takes real good care of his firearms.

Here is ALL I know.

1. Long Barrel 8"(?)

2. 22lr

3.Date of Manufacture is the last year they were made before S&W started the FULL underlug (1990?).

4. When he bought it new back in 1990, he paid $260.

Thanks

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  TWalker

  November 24, 2004 14:28

  The book value for one in excellent condition (Standard Catalog of Firearms) is $275. Personally, I think that is low and would expect to see one like you describe sell for $325-$350. I seldom see them sell for under $300. If I were buying I'd offer $225-250 and see what happens.

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  chuck

  November 25, 2004 07:29

  I bought a used one last year in 90% cond, Paid $400.00

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  Contender Man

  November 25, 2004 08:11

  In 1989, at Model 17-5 was when the transition was made to the full lug Model 17-6 listed as 1990 ... however there are some transition pieces out there ... so check the model. If you have a 17-6 w/o the full lug you have a more valuable revolver.
  
  While there is a market for the 8 3/8 inch barreled revolvers the 6 inch seem to sell faster and generally bring as much if not more at sale. Same observation applies to other calibers with the "8+ inch" barrels.
  
  However, with all said, if this is not a transition piece, in top condition $350 to $400 is about where they go. Add $25-45 if it still has the box, papers and toos. Of course markets are different around the country. If it turns out to be a transition piece it would not be suprising to see a premium of 25% or better, and I would recommend getting a Smith letter as that typically will boost value, especially with transition/varriant pieces.
  
  
  
  
  If you only have time to do two things so-so, or one thing well ... do the one thing!

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