Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action revolver for a penny-start auction; this is the Smith & Wesson Model 48-4, also known as The K-22 Masterpiece Magnum Rimfire!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 48-4
Serial: 19K5817
Date of Manufacture: 1977
Caliber: .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (M.R.F.)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6" Pinned
Optics/Sights: 1/8" Patridge Front with Micrometer Click Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Grips with S&W Medallions
Action: Double/Single-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 48 is a distinguished K-frame rimfire revolver chambered for the .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR), combining the handling and ergonomics of S&W’s medium-frame service revolvers with rimfire performance suited to target work and field use. Built on the same K-frame lineage as the K-22/Model 17, the Model 48 typically ships as a six-shot double-/single-action revolver with an adjustable rear sight and a Patridge-style front, and has been offered in barrel lengths such as 4", 6", and 8?" to match different shooting roles. Its robust frame, refined sighting system, and balanced weight make it an excellent option for small-game hunting, precision rimfire shooting, and recreational target work—providing the nimble handling of a centerfire K-frame with the flatter trajectories and extended range of the .22 WMR cartridge. Aesthetically and mechanically, the Model 48 reflects Smith & Wesson’s tradition of fine finish and practical design: blued steel or stainless options, well-figured wood grips, and precise machining yield excellent fit-and-finish and a satisfying manual of arms. Over its production life (initially introduced in 1959 and produced through the 1980s, later reissued in S&W’s Classic/"Masterpiece" lines), the Model 48 has attracted shooters who value a compact, accurate rimfire revolver that bridges target capability and everyday handling. Its derivatives and successors—such as the Model 648—underscore the platform’s enduring appeal, and the Model 48 continues to be appreciated by collectors and shooters for its combination of K-frame familiarity, .22 WMR performance, and timeless Smith & Wesson craftsmanship.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 48-4
Serial: 19K5817
Date of Manufacture: 1977
Caliber: .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (M.R.F.)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6" Pinned
Optics/Sights: 1/8" Patridge Front with Micrometer Click Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Grips with S&W Medallions
Action: Double/Single-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 48 is a distinguished K-frame rimfire revolver chambered for the .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR), combining the handling and ergonomics of S&W’s medium-frame service revolvers with rimfire performance suited to target work and field use. Built on the same K-frame lineage as the K-22/Model 17, the Model 48 typically ships as a six-shot double-/single-action revolver with an adjustable rear sight and a Patridge-style front, and has been offered in barrel lengths such as 4", 6", and 8?" to match different shooting roles. Its robust frame, refined sighting system, and balanced weight make it an excellent option for small-game hunting, precision rimfire shooting, and recreational target work—providing the nimble handling of a centerfire K-frame with the flatter trajectories and extended range of the .22 WMR cartridge. Aesthetically and mechanically, the Model 48 reflects Smith & Wesson’s tradition of fine finish and practical design: blued steel or stainless options, well-figured wood grips, and precise machining yield excellent fit-and-finish and a satisfying manual of arms. Over its production life (initially introduced in 1959 and produced through the 1980s, later reissued in S&W’s Classic/"Masterpiece" lines), the Model 48 has attracted shooters who value a compact, accurate rimfire revolver that bridges target capability and everyday handling. Its derivatives and successors—such as the Model 648—underscore the platform’s enduring appeal, and the Model 48 continues to be appreciated by collectors and shooters for its combination of K-frame familiarity, .22 WMR performance, and timeless Smith & Wesson craftsmanship.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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