Smith & Wesson K-22 Masterpiece Model 17-4 .22 LR, 8 3/8 in. Barrel, Polished Blue (1980) DA/SA Revolver
This 1980 Smith & Wesson K-22 Masterpiece Model 17-4 is a classic .22 LR K-frame with the long 8 3/8 in. barrel, polished blue finish, and factory target appointments. It features the 17-4 engineering change with the gas ring relocated to the cylinder, and it comes with its factory two-piece blue box and the original Model 17 instruction sheet. The bore is excellent, and the revolver presents in very good overall condition.
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: There are light scratches and blemishes. Minor carbon buildup is present around the forcing cone and cylinder face.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory two-piece blue box with matching end label for Model 17-4
- Smith & Wesson 'K-22 Masterpiece Revolver Model No. 17' instruction sheet
The Model 17-4 is the K-22 Masterpiece configuration, built on the steel K-frame with a square-butt grip profile and a fluted six-shot cylinder. This example is chambered in .22 LR and wears a polished blue finish that complements its target-grade setup.
Its 8 3/8 in. barrel has a serrated top rib and a partial ejector-rod shroud, providing a long sight radius and stable balance. The front sight is a plain black blade on a raised base, paired with a micrometer-adjustable S&W rear sight for precise zeroing.
Target-focused controls include a factory trigger and a wide target hammer with a checkered spur. The revolver operates in double-action/single-action and features a knurled ejector-rod tip for positive extraction.
This 17-4 engineering change relocates the gas ring to the cylinder, and the yoke cut is marked "MOD. 17-4." The factory stocks are checkered target-style wood with S&W medallions. Manufactured in the United States in 1980, it represents a well-specified example of the K-22 Masterpiece line.