S&W, have I got a Mod17 or K22????
A year or so I purchased a used 5 screw .22 LR S&W, it has adj sights, 6 inch barrel, and is blued, (blueing is execellent). It has the supposedly desired Diamond on the grips, grips are in perfect condition. My question is exactly what model is it, Model 17, or K22 masterpeice? The serial number is K 2357## (this is on the grip, I think it is the SN. Inside the crane AND the peice that surrounds the ejector is the number 811##, what is this? I think I got a heck of a deal for only $250, it has the best trigger I have ever pulled, and is an excellent shooter. If anyone could also tell me the date of manufacturing I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
Alleno
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Alleno,,,, You have both. The model 17 was also called the K-22 Marsterpiece.
Your gun was made in 1955, and your right, the K# on the grip is the serial number.
I have some of these "Masterpieces" in .22 and .38 cal and like you said, they are fine shooters.
If you watch the old Adam-12 series, Malloy and Reed carried K-38's as their duty guns. That was what LAPD issued back in those days.0 -
Sounds like you have an earlier K22. In The late 50's Smith began stamping the model number on the frame under the crane in the same spot as your 811xx [assembly number]is now.The serial number will be the one on the bottom of the grip frame.The Model 17 is a K22, just so designated as per the model stamp.Hopefully someone can fill in the exact details-Bob
Sorry Lefty-Your post wasn't there when I sent mine[dang dial-up]
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In 1957, Smith & Wesson began assigning model numbers to its named models. The K22 Masterpiece was assigned the model numbr of 17. 0 -
I also have an original in the blue box. Box says both Mod 17..K-22
S&W's finer works in my opinion. It is a .22 on a .38 frame, to give the same feel as shooting the .38. You made a very good purchase and the gun is worth at least double what you paid.0 -
Like to thank all you for replying, I now have a better idea of what I have. Thanks again
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Also,FYI a mod 18 is the same gun with a 4" barrel.
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ATF: Not quite so. The Model 18 is essentially a Model 15, but in .22. It has the RAMP front sight of the M-15, not the PATRIDGE sight of the M-17.
Morty
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Picky,Picky,Picky.I should have said with a different front sight.King999 what's the difference between a mod 14 & mod 15 ??
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King999,do you have an answer for me ?
Thank You
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