Inherited S&W K22 Outdoorsman

375rum

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Inherited a S&W K22 Outdoorsman (first model) took it to a gunsmith he pronounced
it in very good shape 90% said it was made around 1932 or 33, the value was about
1500.00 US to the right person. Looking for opinions on Canadian value. It will be an
inheritance for my daughter. Do not have pics yet but will try to get a few. Regards
375rum
 
That is a very nice revolver. Love the grip style of that era.

I haven't seen one sell here for awhile. I'm thinking $900 can. In the US where vintage Smiths will fetch a premium compared to Canada, that model in that condition might get $1K to $1100 usd, based on recent auction activity. I'm thinking 1500 usd is a little high unless it is LNIB.
 
it's not like new in box but only a little wear in the bluing at the tip of the muzzle.
Other than that it looks pretty new.Thanks 375rum
 
Currently prices on such guns that are so desirable are higher in the US than up here. That same gun MIGHT get you around $1k to $1.2K if you were patient and the right person came along. But more likely the value would top out at around $1K or a touch less.

It's a gun which uses ammo that will never wear it out. So the two of you can shoot it a lot. What you will want to do is practice considerate handling by having your own pad or towel to put the gun onto at the range. Sand and other grit on the tables or benches will do more damage to the finish than any sort of shooting you do. Some use patches of carpets. But those can be even worse than simple wood for holding grit that can scuff away at your classic gun. Similarly be sure to wipe it down with a clean and slightly oiled rag after each use to wipe away any skin oils which are loaded with skin acids and salt from sweat. The bluing will thank you.

I do the same thing with my Model 17 just because it is in good enough condition to earn that bit of extra care.

I suspect that the K22 has the same tight match grade chambers as my Model 17. You'll want to bring a .22 bronze brush on a short extension rod to the range with you so you can clean the chambers when the rounds become tight to seat. It takes the thinnest of layers of fouling to become tight. I find I need to brush the chambers out about every 40 to 60 rounds. So now a brush and short rod lives in the same gun sock in a plastic tube as the gun itself. The gun never leaves home without its little friend.
 
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