Smith & Wesson K-22 Target Masterpiece Pre-Model 17 .22 LR Revolver, 6-Inch Barrel, Blued, 1946
This Smith & Wesson K-22 Target Masterpiece is a post-WWII, pre-Model 17 revolver chambered in .22 LR, manufactured in 1946. It features a 6-inch steel barrel with a ribbed top rib and an ejector rod shroud, along with adjustable iron sights. The revolver is marked "22 LONG RIFLE CTG" and "SMITH & WESSON" on the barrel and "MADE IN U.S.A." on the frame, with no visible model number stamping.
CONDITION
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver shows mild signs of wear and use.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Original grips (wood; S&W-medallion style panel shown; not installed in photos)
- Pachmayr "Pistol Grips" box
Built on Smith & Wesson’s K-frame, this K-22 Target Masterpiece is a full-size, swing-out cylinder revolver with a 6-shot cylinder. It is configured with a double-action/single-action trigger system and an exposed hammer, matching the classic target-oriented layout of the series.
This example is finished in blue on the steel frame and steel cylinder. It wears oversized, checkered wooden target-style grips that are currently installed, and it also includes the original wood S&W-medallion style grips as a separate set.
The sight setup consists of adjustable iron sights with a square-profile Patridge-style front blade and an adjustable, square-notched rear blade. The 6-inch barrel and raised, ribbed top rib provide the long sight radius and target-style profile associated with the K-22 Target Masterpiece line.
Markings and serial details support its pre-Model 17 configuration, with no visible "MOD 17" stamp. The yoke/flat shows serial "K 572" with matching partial "572" on the rear/cylinder face. The hammer and trigger show mottled coloration consistent with case-color style finishing, though this is not confirmed.