We picked up a couple of special guns in a recent

Gary Reeder
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Monday, June 12, 2023, 14:33 (1147 days ago)

estate. I thought seriously about keeping them but I have way too many 22 revolvers as it is and they need to go to a collector.
The first one is a S&W pre-model 17, known then as the K-22 Masterpiece. Obviously chambered in 22 LR with the fully adjustable sights. The gun is in excellent condition. I didn't do anything to it other than wiping some dust off it where it had been sitting in a drawer. The gun needs a good cleaning but it is smooth and in 85 to 90% condition. If you have ever wanted a special 22 LR revolver this is your baby. The gun is in all original condition. The book shows the price at $895 to $950 according to the date of manufacture. I have the gun priced at $795.
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OK, if that pre-17 didn't get your attention, here is another very special 22 LR for you. This is the Colt Officer's Model Target. This is one of the top of the line 22 LRs from Colt and extremely hard to find. This is the only one I have seen in at least 30 years. This beauty, like the S&W above is in 85 to 90% condition, just needs a good cleaning. The old gentleman that owned these probably hadn't shot them in 20 years or more. This is the 6" tapered barrel with the special adjustable front sight. The gun is all original and locks up tight as a new one. I thought very seriously about hanging on to this one but it would just sit in my safe and gather dust, so a serious 22 shooter gets a chance at this one. The book value on this one runs from $895 to $1050 according to which book you read. I have it priced at $795.
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that K-22 masterpiece is one of the best shooters I own, a

jthomson
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Monday, June 12, 2023, 14:38 (1147 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

great snag for someone

I would love for someone to buy one of these and

Gary Reeder
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Monday, June 12, 2023, 15:49 (1147 days ago) @ jthomson

compare it's accuracy to a current day revolver. Or even buy both and then compare the accuracy between the two.

Interestingly I own a 1937 Official Police 6”

WB
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Monday, June 12, 2023, 19:48 (1147 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

In 6” (trying to find a Coltsmith to tighten it up) and a later slick Model 17-4 (1980?) S&W 8-3/8”. It belonged to my dad. I bought a 6” barrel to screw on it but never did. Since I mostly carry a 4” model 63 kit gun anyway. Then about a dozen more that are less interesting.

Someone please by these quickly!

JT
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Monday, June 12, 2023, 14:55 (1147 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

I already have examples of both but I'm still sorely tempted. As Gary said 22 revolvers don't get any better than this! However I'm starting to question his judgment when he says he has too many 22 revolvers. That is absolutely impossible!

If I was a man of leisure like WB or Bob Denning it would

Gary Reeder
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Monday, June 12, 2023, 15:14 (1147 days ago) @ JT

be different but I have probably 20 guns I have never shot. Just can't seem to find the time. One of these days I am going to wake up dead and wish I had made the time.

I just bought the k-22. Yeah!

Jeff Spencer
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Monday, June 12, 2023, 15:51 (1147 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

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You smug tart! Saved me $800!

WB
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Monday, June 12, 2023, 20:15 (1147 days ago) @ Jeff Spencer

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Gary, I've talked to Colleen and the Colt is headed my

JPL
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Monday, June 12, 2023, 16:37 (1147 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

way. Thanks again for the opportunity to enjoy a classic.

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