Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action rimfire revolver for a penny start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson Model 17-4 K-22 Masterpiece chambered in .22 Long Rifle w/ 6" Barrel, High-Gloss Blue Finish & Stag Horn Grips.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: Model 17-4 (K-22 Masterpiece)
Serial: 99K1943
Date of Manufacture: 1981
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR)
Finish: Factory High-Gloss Blued Finish w/ Case-Hardened Target Hammer & Trigger
Barrel Length: 6" Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fully Adjustable Micrometer Click Rear Sight & Fixed Serrated Target Front Sight Blade
Stock/Grips: Natural Stag Horn / Sambar Stag Style Target Grips
Action: Double-Action / Single-Action (DA/SA) Revolver w/ 6-Shot Swing-Out Recessed Fluted Cylinder & K-Frame Receiver
Markings: Left barrel stamped "SMITH & WESSON"; right barrel stamped ".22 LONG RIFLE CTG."; right sideplate roll-marked w/ Large S&W Trademark Logo; right frame stamped "MADE IN U.S.A. / MARCAS REGISTRADAS / SMITH & WESSON / SPRINGFIELD, MASS."; frame cut stamped "MOD. 17-4" alongside serial number "99K1943"; butt frame stamped serial number "99K1943".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
First introduced in 1931 as the K-22 Outdoor Masterpiece and officially designated as the Model 17 in 1957, this flagship target revolver set the world standard for .22 Long Rifle precision wheelguns. Built on Smith & Wesson's legendary medium K-frame platform, the Model 17 was engineered to provide competitive target shooters and outdoorsmen with identical weight, trigger feel, and sight geometry to S&W's full-bore centerfire target revolvers. Celebrated for its micrometer click-adjustable rear sight, 6-inch barrel, recessed cylinder chambers, and target hammer and trigger setup, the Model 17-4 iteration represents one of the final classic engineering generations produced in Springfield, Massachusetts, prior to the elimination of pinned barrels.
This specific example is an authentic Smith & Wesson Model 17-4 bearing serial number 99K1943, manufactured in 1981. Chambered in economical .22 Long Rifle, it features the iconic 6-inch barrel, recessed 6-shot cylinder, factory high-gloss blued finish, case-hardened target hammer and trigger, fully adjustable rear target sight, and a custom set of natural stag horn grips displaying deep bark texture and rich warm coloration. Exhibiting deep original factory bluing, a mirror-bright bore with sharp rifling, tight cylinder lockup, and exceptionally smooth mechanics in both single and double action, this late-production K-22 Masterpiece is ready for competitive target plinking, field carry, or placement in a premier Smith & Wesson collection.
Model: Model 17-4 (K-22 Masterpiece)
Serial: 99K1943
Date of Manufacture: 1981
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR)
Finish: Factory High-Gloss Blued Finish w/ Case-Hardened Target Hammer & Trigger
Barrel Length: 6" Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fully Adjustable Micrometer Click Rear Sight & Fixed Serrated Target Front Sight Blade
Stock/Grips: Natural Stag Horn / Sambar Stag Style Target Grips
Action: Double-Action / Single-Action (DA/SA) Revolver w/ 6-Shot Swing-Out Recessed Fluted Cylinder & K-Frame Receiver
Markings: Left barrel stamped "SMITH & WESSON"; right barrel stamped ".22 LONG RIFLE CTG."; right sideplate roll-marked w/ Large S&W Trademark Logo; right frame stamped "MADE IN U.S.A. / MARCAS REGISTRADAS / SMITH & WESSON / SPRINGFIELD, MASS."; frame cut stamped "MOD. 17-4" alongside serial number "99K1943"; butt frame stamped serial number "99K1943".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
First introduced in 1931 as the K-22 Outdoor Masterpiece and officially designated as the Model 17 in 1957, this flagship target revolver set the world standard for .22 Long Rifle precision wheelguns. Built on Smith & Wesson's legendary medium K-frame platform, the Model 17 was engineered to provide competitive target shooters and outdoorsmen with identical weight, trigger feel, and sight geometry to S&W's full-bore centerfire target revolvers. Celebrated for its micrometer click-adjustable rear sight, 6-inch barrel, recessed cylinder chambers, and target hammer and trigger setup, the Model 17-4 iteration represents one of the final classic engineering generations produced in Springfield, Massachusetts, prior to the elimination of pinned barrels.
This specific example is an authentic Smith & Wesson Model 17-4 bearing serial number 99K1943, manufactured in 1981. Chambered in economical .22 Long Rifle, it features the iconic 6-inch barrel, recessed 6-shot cylinder, factory high-gloss blued finish, case-hardened target hammer and trigger, fully adjustable rear target sight, and a custom set of natural stag horn grips displaying deep bark texture and rich warm coloration. Exhibiting deep original factory bluing, a mirror-bright bore with sharp rifling, tight cylinder lockup, and exceptionally smooth mechanics in both single and double action, this late-production K-22 Masterpiece is ready for competitive target plinking, field carry, or placement in a premier Smith & Wesson collection.
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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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
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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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1200983846 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-09-13 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
455 |





