Smith & Wesson Model 17-4 K-22 Masterpiece .22 LR, 6-Inch Blued K-Frame Revolver
This Smith & Wesson Model 17-4 K-22 Masterpiece is a classic .22 LR target revolver from the 1980s, built on the blued carbon-steel K-frame with a six-shot fluted cylinder. It features the factory 6-inch tapered, ribbed barrel without a full underlug, micrometer-click adjustable rear sight, and a Patridge-style front blade on a short ramp. The dash-4 engineering change places the gas ring on the cylinder, and the yoke cut is factory-stamped "MOD. 17-4."
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver shows light cosmetic wear with a few minor surface blemishes on the exterior. The bore is pristine, clean, and shiny throughout.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson safety and instruction manuals
The Model 17-4 continues the K-22 Masterpiece lineage with its blued K-frame carbon-steel construction and six-shot fluted cylinder. Its 6-inch standard tapered barrel retains the classic ribbed profile without a full underlug, offering a well-balanced feel.
Target-focused sighting equipment includes a Patridge-style front blade on a short ramp and a micrometer-click adjustable rear sight. The top rib is serrated to help reduce glare and provide a crisp sight picture.
Controls are set up for precise shooting, with a wide, grooved trigger and a wide, checkered hammer spur. The double-action/single-action mechanism provides flexibility, while the checkered wooden target stocks with S&W medallions on a square-butt grip frame offer a secure, consistent hold.
Factory details include "MOD. 17-4" stamped in the yoke cut and the dash-4 change associated with the gas ring located on the cylinder. Made in the United States during the 1980s, this revolver is part of Smith & Wesson's Masterpiece target family.