Smith & Wesson Model 17-5 K-22 Masterpiece .22 LR Revolver, 6 Inch Blued, DA/SA, Late 1980s
This late-1980s Smith & Wesson Model 17-5 K-22 Masterpiece pairs the classic K-frame with a 6-inch non–full-underlug target barrel and adjustable sights. It is a blued, carbon-steel, six-shot .22 LR with factory "MOD. 17-5" stamping, serial number BBB1270 on the butt and repeated on the frame inside the crane cut, an assembly number E755 on the yoke, and a BBB-prefix serial that aligns with its late-1980s production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are heavy scratches and finish loss throughout the frame and barrel. A chunk is missing from the bottom of the grips.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 17-5 K-22 Masterpiece .22 LR revolver
The K-22 Masterpiece configuration centers on precision-oriented features: a 6-inch non–full-underlug target barrel with a ribbed top and short ejector-rod shroud, plus a serrated topstrap and barrel rib for a steady sight picture. The front sight sits on a pinned base with a plain blade, paired to an S&W micrometer-click adjustable rear for fine elevation and windage control.
This revolver is built on the square-butt K-frame in carbon steel with a blued finish and a six-shot cylinder. It operates in DA/SA, with an exposed hammer featuring a checkered spur for controlled cocking. A knurled ejector-rod tip completes the classic S&W handling profile.
Grips are checkered walnut Magna-style with S&W medallions, complementing the revolver’s traditional target setup. The configuration and controls reflect the Model 17-5’s role as a rimfire target revolver in the K-frame lineup.
Markings include "SMITH & WESSON" and "MADE IN U.S.A." on the frame, ".22 Long Rifle" barrel rollmark, and factory-stamped "MOD. 17-5" on the yoke. Serial number BBB1270 is present on the butt and repeated on the frame inside the crane cut; the yoke bears assembly number E755. The BBB-prefix serial places production in the late 1980s in the United States.