Smith & Wesson Model 48-4 Masterpiece .22 WMR K-Frame Revolver, 6 in Barrel, Blued, 1980s
This Smith & Wesson Model 48-4 Masterpiece is a six-shot K-frame .22 WMR target revolver from the 1980s with a 6 inch barrel, blued carbon-steel construction, and adjustable target sights. The -4 engineering change period is noted for relocating the gas ring to the cylinder. It features walnut checkered square-butt grips with S&W medallions and case-hardened hammer and trigger.
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 Notes: Handling and use marks are present on external surfaces. See photos for details.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 48-4 revolver
The Model 48-4 is part of S&W's Masterpiece series, built on the K-frame and chambered in .22 WMR for target-focused performance. The -4 engineering change aligns this example with the period when S&W relocated the gas ring to the cylinder.
Its 6 inch carbon-steel barrel carries a full-length serrated rib, paired with a fixed front sight and a micrometer-click adjustable rear sight for precise elevation and windage adjustments.
The revolver is finished in blued carbon steel across the frame, cylinder, and receiver, with an external, case-hardened hammer and a case-hardened trigger. The action is double-action/single-action.
Walnut checkered grips with S&W medallions and the square-butt grip frame provide a classic target profile and full-size K-frame handling.