22 long and 38 Special Revolvers/ Picture Added

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I have a 22 long 6" barrel S&W revolver. It has 22 long rifle CTG on the barrel and the numbers on it are ACR4XXX mod. 17-4 and beside the pin is 3X77X with a small circle with a stamp (so small can't tell what it is and an 11 beside it
I also have a 38 S&W special ctg revolver 6" barrel numbers k525XXX 10D 14-2 and 166XX under that is a large 2 under that W and under that 3

My father-in-law gave these to me about 27 years ago. Could anyone tell me anything about the such as year they were made, and anything else of interest about them and possible value. I can post a picture if neede.Thanks
 
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Looks like you have a pair of fine K Frame Smith & Wessons. Someone with a S&W Book should chime in shortly with some manufacture dates for you.

Bob
 
K Frame 22 and 38

That would be nice. I would like to know anything about them that there is too know. My father-in-law told me to never seperate the pair but I never knew why. He also gave me a 22 Beretta that has a 9 shot clip and a Rossi 22 rifle that breaks down. I have heard them called a backpack rifle. Looking forward to info about my S&Ws.
 
Your Father in Law thinks like I do,,,

My father-in-law told me to never seperate the pair but I never knew why.
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Perhaps he just feels like me,,,
That an identical pair of pistols in rimfire and centerfire are a joy to own.

It seems you have a Model 14, K-38 Masterpiece,,,
And a Model 17, K-22 Masterpiece.

But that's just a particular prejudice of mine,,,
I have seven .22/centerfire pairs,,,
I practice with the cheap .22's,,,
Inexpensive trigger time.

Box them up together in a nice wooden case,,,
Add some space for cleaning gear,,,
And space for ammunition,,,
Instant Heirloom.

Of course you know I'm quite jealous,,,
I don't own a Model 14/17 pair,,,
Mine are the 4" versions,,,
Model 15/18 pair.

Happy shooting,,,

Aarond

P.S. We would love to see pictures of your pair.

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What you have is a pair of S&W "Target Masterpiece" revolvers. Prior to the introduction of model numbers in 1958, S&W revolvers were known by various names such as "Military & Police," "Chief's Special," "Highway Patrolman," and "Combat Masterpiece." Your Model 17 was previously known as the "K-22 Target Masterpiece" and your Model 14 was previously known as the "K-38 Target Masterpiece." The dash numbers indicate engineering changes since the introduction of model numbers thus your M17 is the fourth engineering change for that model and your M14 is the second engineering change for that model.

Your M14 was produced sometime between 1961, when the -2 was introduced, and 1967, when the -3 replaced it. Your M14 differs from the -1 in that the cylinder stop was changed and that the yoke screw in front of the trigger guard was eliminated. Your M17 was produced sometime between 1977 and 1982 and differs from the -3 in that the gas ring was moved from the yoke to the cylinder. Both of your revolvers are built on the K-Frame, the smaller of S&W's two medium-sized frames, and have carbon steel frames which should have either blue or nickel finish. Both of your revolvers should also have a small pin in the frame just above the forcing cone and the M17 should have it's chambers countersunk (recessed) so that when loaded the cartridge rims sit flush with the rear face of the cylinder. Also, both guns should have S&W adjustable target rear sights and a partridge-type front sight.

It used to be a fairly common practice to buy a S&W revolver in a "major caliber" such as .38 Special or .357 Magnum and then also buy a nearly identical "understudy" gun in .22 Long Rifle for inexpensive, low-recoil practice. This is most likely the reason that your father-in-law had this particular pair of guns and also the reason that he told you not to separate them. Many people still find merit to matching "major caliber" and "understudy" guns and, as such, your revolvers probably are worth somewhat more as a set than they would be separately. Even so, both are excellent revolvers in their own right and are known for superb accuracy and butter-smooth actions. In very good to excellent all-original condition (this includes the original stocks), both of those revolvers would easily bring $500 or more each in my area and likely substantially more if they still had the original boxes, paperwork, and accessories with them.
 
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Thank you so much gentlemen. The stocks are original as is the rest of the gun. although I don't have the box. They are my favorites and I shoot these with ease and accuracy. I am very happy to know what I was given and what their value is. Here is a picture. I hope it posts okay. I did the best I could resizing the picture. I hope you enjoy seeing them. So holler back at me. Cheryl
 

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Based on the serial numbers, your Model 14 dates from 1963. The Model 17-4 was produced over a bit longer period than stated earlier - it was introduced in 1977 and replaced by the 17-5 in 1988. You can tell from the photo that yours is post-1982 because it doesn't have a pinned barrel (unlike your M14, which does), and in fact based on the serial number the gun dates from 1983. The 14 also has the older "football" style cutout in the stock, which IMHO is much more attractive than the newer style (as on the M17).

Very beautiful pair of revolvers you have there.
 
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