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Post by Mid_Tn_Plowboy on Dec 7, 2014 4:54:11 GMT -5
I think I know what I have but not sure. I think it's a pre-war K. 6 shot 22lr , cylinder and bottom of barrel has a K and then the serial? 1540xx same as metal on bottom of grip. Grip strap dosent have the K. From family history I know my great grandfather had it in the 40's but I believe it's a good bit earlier piece.
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Post by jims on Dec 7, 2014 8:55:49 GMT -5
Photos would help those out there in the know.
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Post by Mid_Tn_Plowboy on Dec 7, 2014 11:51:18 GMT -5
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Post by Harley on Dec 12, 2014 22:07:51 GMT -5
I think you have a K-22 "Masterpiece".
I've made no effort to verify this, but it jars a 60-year-old memory.
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Post by Mid_Tn_Plowboy on Dec 13, 2014 3:01:59 GMT -5
I thought so after some research but my only trip up is they usually have a much higher serial. But I am not sure about the trigger and hammer they are a plain steel look? Mine has been reblued after a house fire in the 40`s. I'm not very knowledgeable with Smith & Wesson.
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Post by Harley on Dec 13, 2014 11:07:17 GMT -5
Well, I think you have a valid point. Now that you mention it, the K series that I remember, both in .22 and .38 spl, did have a broad hammer spur and a wide trigger that looked almost like a trigger "shoe". At least, that's what I'm now picturing. I know you can narrow it down by referencing the right printed sources such as a blue book of values.
If your revolver is in good order, just cocking the hammer and releasing the trigger will verify how much smoother this series is than the run-of-the- mill models.
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Post by Mid_Tn_Plowboy on Dec 14, 2014 3:31:31 GMT -5
Even being in a house fire doesn't seem to have affected it at all. Very good shooter. At one time I thought it was a 1919 but the serial number chart listed it as a pre-war N frame? It has K stamped on it. It has a low serial I would think. There is a book on S&W that's thorough I heard about but I imagine it's pricey.
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Post by Harley on Dec 14, 2014 23:15:27 GMT -5
I don't have access to a pricing guide, either, but I found this on a Smith & Wesson forum:
1952-K-136691--K--175637
If this is correct, it indicates the revolver with your serial number was manufactured in 1952; if your grandfather had your revolver before 1952, I don't understand it.
Try Googling "S&W K-series serial numbers" or something like that; when you locate a likely forum, post your pictures and serial number. Someone can help you, I'm sure.
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Post by Mid_Tn_Plowboy on Dec 16, 2014 2:41:46 GMT -5
It could be a lapse of her memory. At 78, 10yrs or so could begin to blur. Thanks for the info. It sounds accurate to me.
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Post by sourdough44 on Dec 22, 2014 16:26:09 GMT -5
I'd consider taking off the side plate and giving the insides a cleaning and light lube. There are U-tube videos on 'tapping' it off without damage. I've seen plenty of gunk inside older Smith revolvers and others dry as a bone. You could take it somewhere if you don't feel comfortable.
Some of that 'Gunscrubber' does great, leave all the parts in place, then lube.
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