Smith & Wesson Model 17-4 K-22 Masterpiece .22 LR Revolver, 8 3/8 in Blued, Adjustable Target Sights (1983)
This 1983 Smith & Wesson Model 17-4 "K-22 Masterpiece" pairs an 8 3/8 inch pinned barrel with polished blue carbon-steel construction and adjustable target sights. It is a six-shot K-frame .22 LR with a serrated top rib, a short underlug, and target-oriented controls, plus aftermarket black rubber finger-groove grips installed.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are a few minor, superficial scratches and blemishes visible on close inspection.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 17-4 K-22 Masterpiece .22 LR revolver
- Aftermarket black rubber finger-groove grips (installed)
The Model 17-4 is part of Smith & Wesson's K-22 Masterpiece series, built on the K-frame and chambered in .22 LR. This example features an 8 3/8 inch pinned carbon-steel barrel with a serrated anti-glare top rib and a short underlug/ejector-rod shroud, configured for steady sight tracking and a balanced sight picture.
Target sighting elements include a pinned front sight and a micrometer-click adjustable rear target sight. The left barrel rollmark reads "SMITH & WESSON," while the right side is marked ".22 LONG RIFLE CTG."
The action is double-action/single-action with a wide, grooved, target-style trigger and a wide-spur, color casehardened hammer. The six-shot fluted cylinder, frame, and barrel wear a polished blue finish over carbon steel, consistent with the model's premium fit and finish from this era.
Factory configuration details are complemented by aftermarket black rubber finger-groove grips for a secure hold. Inspection stamps "A13" over "39881" are present in the yoke area, aligning with typical factory inspection practices of the period.