S&W K22 new to me

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S&W K22
5 Screw
DOB 1948
6 in BBL
No box/papers/tools

I hadn’t made my usual rounds in a couple weeks, so last week I went to my favorite LGS.
I asked if there were any S&W orphans in need of adoption. He said no, but then he says oh, I do have something you’d probably like. Then he pulls out this K22 in most likely, the original owner’s soft case.

It’s in almost pristine condition, no crud on the top strap and the cylinder face has no lead buildup.
The recoil shield has no brass marks either. It looks like it has been fired as the blueing on the ejector rod is worn some.

So he says; I could let you have it for $650. I hesitated for just a moment, then, said get out the 4473.
This is my first 5 screw and diamond stocks; everything else I own is 3 screw.

I gave it a good cleaning and cleaned the stocks just a little.
I don’t know if it will get shot or not, at least for the time being…
I’ve got a 17-3 that I shoot a lot so that will ease the need to shoot this one.

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Nice. I also have a (I believe) '48 vintage K22. SWEET shooter, but it
seems to be set up for a 6 o'clock hold.

Keeping my eye out for a K22 Combat Masterpiece---little harder to
find, but I actually prefer the 4" barrel.
 
That is a nice gun that you found!

My K-22 from 1952 - and it is getting shot since I got it around 1994.

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So he says; I could let you have it for $650. I hesitated for just a moment, then, said get out the 4473.
This is my first 5 screw and diamond stocks; everything else I own is 3 screw
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Just my opinion you stole that one for the price you paid. I have a K-22 model 17 no dash and would NOT consider anything less than $900
 
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