Family Reunion

[J-Bar]

Over a year ago I acquired a S&W K22 Outdoorsman/First Model made in 1938. On Saturday I acquired its older brother, documented by a 2003 letter, as having been made in 1937. The 4-screw infinitely adjustable rear sight is a bit cantankerous, but I got them to POA. Cool owning usable revolvers older than I am. (By a little bit.)

Family photo, younger one on top:

 

[ontarget]

Yup, one of those is on my list. I would settle for a M17 though.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Stunning!

The M17 is perfection, though.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I need to learn more about Smith!

this is why we collect! to shoot and tell stories.

 

[Mark_Mark]

The M17 is the K22? did they make these in 38?

 

[Pat Riot]

@J-Bar did you see your pusher at the gun show?

Both revolvers look great. I love the grip panels.

I went to the range today and took my model 63 and a couple of semiautos, but left the model 17 behind. I will have to take it soon…by itself. Get in some quality time.

 

[TxUplander]

Those are beautiful and TIMELESS! Im a single action guy but a nice model 17 just has “IT”.

 

[Pat Riot]

The M17 is the K22? did they make these in 38?

The K22 became the Model 17 in 1957. Yes, there is a .38 version.

 

[Mark_Mark]

The K22 became the Model 17 in 1957. Yes, there is a .38 version.

was looking at the price! WOW! $1500+ for the M17

 

[J-Bar]

Stunning!

The M17 is perfection, though.

Thank you. I already have two 17s, and yes they are breathtaking. I'm just demonstrating that accurate .22s are desirable objects!! The actions on these two First Models are butter. The triggers are legendary glass rods. The shaky geezer with cataracts holding them is the reason that not all the bullets go through the same hole.

 

[horsemen61]

was looking at the price! WOW! $1500+ for the M17

Look up a K32 smith and Wesson and the .38 special version is a K14 iirc


https://www.gunbroker.com/item/968625174 Look here

 

[Riomouse911]

The M17 is the K22? did they make these in 38?

The Model 48 is the .22 WMR version, the Model 14 is the .38 Special version, and the Model 16 is the .32 Long version. (Check out those prices!)

Stay safe.

 

[J-Bar]

@J-Bar did you see your pusher at the gun show?

Yes, this new K22 came from my favorite pusher. We have a strangely wonderful relationship. I give him money, he gives me collectible Smith and Wessons in minty condition.

Better than having money in a silicon valley bank.

 

[Mark_Mark]

The Model 48 is the .22 WMR version, the Model 14 is the .38 Special version, and the Model 16 is the .32 Long version. (Check out those prices!)

Stay safe.

M48 no dash $1700+
M14 K38- Master Piece $900 to $1800
M16 holly grail gun $2500

S&W hurts my wallet! ouch

 

[Mark_Mark]

Yes, this new K22 came from my favorite pusher. We have a strangely wonderful relationship. I give him money, he gives me collectible Smith and Wessons in minty condition.

Better than having money in a silicon valley bank.

That’s what I tell my wife! Guns, especially collectable are recession + inflation proof

 

[J-Bar]

M48 no dash $1700+
M14 K38- Master Piece $900 to $1800
M16 holly grail gun $2500

S&W hurts my wallet! ouch

Choices, choices.

I don't think my firearms are going to depreciate.

Have you looked at the stock market recently? And I can fondle and shoot and clean my revolvers every day.

I could not indulge myself unless I was retired, so you whippersnappers have something to look forward to!!

 

[TxUplander]

M48 no dash $1700+
M14 K38- Master Piece $900 to $1800
M16 holly grail gun $2500

S&W hurts my wallet! ouch

You have to pay for quality and it only hurts for a minute.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Choices, choices.

I don't think my firearms are going to depreciate.

Have you looked at the stock market recently? And I can fondle and shoot and clean my revolvers every day.

I could not indulge myself unless I was retired, so you whippersnappers have something to look forward to!!

44 and will be 45 at the end of the year, starting collecting last year, I’ll shoot any gun I collect, but some more carefully then others . I’ll probably buy 1-2 Smith this year. That M14 K-38 looks nice! and dang if I’m not a fan of .38! Would love to get a no lock M29!!

what’s the top quality .357 pre lock S&W?

 

[J-Bar]

what’s the top quality .357 pre lock S&W?

Model 27 or 28. The 28 is the "Highway Patrolman", a somewhat less refined Model 27 intended for actual law enforcement use, and a bit less expensive. A bit.

I have both. Not likely to part with either.

Break your piggy bank and enjoy.

 

[Old Dog]

what’s the top quality .357 pre lock S&W?

The Registered Magnum, of course!

 

[Mark_Mark]

Model 27 or 28. The 28 is the "Highway Patrolman", a somewhat less refined Model 27 intended for actual law enforcement use, and a bit less expensive. A bit.

I have both. Not likely to part with either.

Break your piggy bank and enjoy.

Thanks! I’ll go to my pusher and keep an eye open!

 

[Old Dog]

If one likes K-frames, the Model 19 is the king of the K-frames (.357s, that is, we all know the 15 is the king of the .38s).

 

[Mark_Mark]

The Registered Magnum, of course!

Oooooh jezzz! WOW! need about 1-2 more zeros in my family income for those

 

[Mark_Mark]

If one likes K-frames, the Model 19 is the king of the K-frames (.357s, that is, we all know the 15 is the king of the .38s).
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Smith are not Cheap! M19 looks to be $800-$1600. S&W makes Colt gun look like Starter Homes..

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

44 and will be 45 at the end of the year, starting collecting last year, I’ll shoot any gun I collect, but some more carefully then others . I’ll probably buy 1-2 Smith this year. That M14 K-38 looks nice! and dang if I’m not a fan of .38! Would love to get a no lock M29!!

what’s the top quality .357 pre lock S&W?

Either a M27 (Registered Magnum) or M586/686 depending on if you like fully lugged barrels. The 586/ 686 were considered competitors to the Colt Python, in a similarly medium-large frame. The M28 is a slightly plainer M27, prices are a bit lower.