Smith & Wesson Model 17-4 K-22 Masterpiece .22 LR Revolver, 8 3/8 inch Barrel, Blued, Adjustable Target Sights, 6-Shot
This Smith & Wesson Model 17-4 K-22 Masterpiece is a .22 LR target revolver with the factory 8 3/8 inch barrel and classic blued finish. It is the 17-4 engineering change variant on the K-frame with a square-butt grip frame and target sighting setup. Color-casehardened hammer and trigger, checkered wood stocks with S&W medallions, and K-prefix serialization indicating 1981 production round out a configuration that appeals to target shooters and S&W enthusiasts alike.
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: This firearm is in great shape. There are minor scratches and blemishes. The bore is clean and shiny. Minor carbon buildup is present on the cylinder face and around the forcing cone, consistent with normal use. The action is smooth, and lockup is tight.
What’s Included
- None
The Model 17-4 is part of Smith & Wesson’s Masterpiece target series, built on the K-frame and chambered in .22 LR. This example carries the K-prefix serialization indicating 1981 production, aligning it with the period features collectors seek in a late 1970s to early 1980s target revolver.
Its factory 8 3/8 inch ribbed barrel provides a long sight radius for precise aiming. The Patridge-style front sight and S&W micrometer-style adjustable rear sight form a true target-sight arrangement that is easy to fine-tune for ammunition and distance.
Construction is all carbon steel with a blued finish over a six-shot fluted cylinder and K-frame square-butt grip frame. The hammer and trigger are color casehardened, adding both durability and a classic S&W aesthetic. Double-action/single-action operation supports deliberate single-action target work or smooth double-action use.
Ergonomics and control are enhanced by the checkered wood stocks with S&W medallions. This configuration highlights why the K-22 Masterpiece has long been favored for small-bore target shooting and training, combining balance, sighting precision, and a crisp shooting feel.