Smith and Wesson "Pre-K22" Masterpiece, 6"

[jpfowebman]

This is a gem. The K-22 Masterpiece, a "K" frame built on the square butt, eventually became the Models 17 and 18 after 1957 - and this gun dates back a ways before that as what might be called a "pre K-22", as a '5 screw'. Not 100% - probably 95-98% - pretty good. A delight to shoot although it would be nice to have a chamber capacity of more than 6 rounds..

The grips have medallion inserts but are smooth - whereas the walnut checkered 'magna' grips were the norm later on.




Gobango.net web site - see this picture and many more, plus articles.