S&W Identification

ccompton2003

I recently inherited this S&W .22 LR. I was wondering if someone could tell me what model it is?

41 nut

A model 17 by the looks.

22hipower

Agree it looks like a model 17. Open the cylinder and you should see the model number on the frame. Either a 17 or a 17-1 or 2, 3, 4 or 5.

ccompton2003

Wow, that was quick, Thanks.

When I open the cylinder the markings are:
G

4764

JudgeColt

Most likely it is a Model 17 or one of the later "dash" variations, such as 17-2, etc.. If the gun was made before 1957, it is known as a K-22 Masterpiece, or commonly called a "Pre-Model 17." If the target trigger and hammer are original, it is not likely a "Pre-Model."

If there is a model number, it will be so marked on the frame behind the crane, which can be seen by opening the cylinder and looking at the frame area thus exposed.

The serial number will be on the butt and will help determine the age of the gun.

The gun looks great, except for the plastic stag stocks. Correct stocks show up on eBay from time to time, since all K-frame Smith revolvers, of which this gun is one, have the same frame size and the stocks are all interchangeable.

JudgeColt

While I was typing, others responded, including the original poster. If there is no model number, it is a "Pre-Model 17" and is generally considered more desirable.

You have a good one. Put some correct "diamond" service stocks on it and you will have one of the classic handguns of all time, one that you could sell for a fair buck if you chose to do so.

ccompton2003

Also, if it helps, the serial number is K 141xxx. If the stocks are not correct, I would be intersted in putting it back the way it should be. Could someone give me a link to a picture that would give me an idea what the correct stocks would look like?

ccompton2003

Never mind, I found a picture - google is your friend. Thanks, all for your help.

rufe-snow

K 141xxx = 1952 DOM

ccompton2003

rufe-snow

If you are in texas, you can't live far from me.

Thanks.

dfletcher

A nice set of diamond service grips will probably run about $100.00 give or take. Though I found a set a few years ago for $65.00, it was a good deal, and I'm sure there are still other good deals out there.

peabo

Here is a picture of my '4 screw' (about 1957) and it does not have the diamond grips. I am not sure when the diamond grips were replaced with these. Mine is s/n range about 298,000.





Thanks---Peabo

nunn

I have a set of factory stocks on auction now.

http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=122536729