Smith & Wesson Model 17-3 K-22 Masterpiece .22 LR, 6 in Blued, Pinned & Recessed, Adjustable Target Sights (1976)
This Smith & Wesson Model 17-3 K-22 Masterpiece is a 1976-produced, K-frame target revolver with the classic pinned barrel and recessed chambers. It features a 6 in carbon-steel barrel with a serrated rib, a six-shot fluted cylinder, and adjustable target sights. Color case-hardened hammer and trigger, blued carbon-steel construction, and Magna-style walnut grips round out a configuration prized by target shooters and S&W enthusiasts.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: Finish wear and small dents are present. Carbon buildup is visible on the cylinder face and around the forcing cone, consistent with normal use.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 17-3 K-22 Masterpiece revolver
The Model 17-3 is the K-22 Masterpiece variant on the square-butt K-frame, chambered in .22 LR with a six-shot fluted cylinder. Its double-action/single-action operation and target-focused configuration make it a standout rimfire revolver for precision shooting.
This example has a 6 in carbon-steel barrel that is pinned, with a serrated rib and a partial ejector-rod shroud. The revolver retains the classic recessed chambers hallmark of this era, and the ejector rod features a knurled tip for confident manipulation.
Sights are set up for target work, with a Patridge-style pinned front sight and an S&W micrometer-click adjustable rear sight. The topstrap is serrated to reduce glare, complementing the ribbed barrel for a crisp sight picture.
Construction is all carbon steel with a blued finish, paired with color case-hardened hammer and trigger. Checkered walnut Magna-style grips with S&W medallions provide a traditional, secure hold. An 8K-prefix serial indicates 1976 production in the USA, placing this revolver squarely in the classic pinned-and-recessed era.