Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double/single-action revolver today 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: 28K1206
Date of Manufacture: 1978-1979
Caliber: .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 8 3/8" Pinned Barrel
Optics/Sights: 1/8" Patridge Blade Front with Adjustable Micrometer-Click Rear
Stock/Grips: Pachmayr Rubber Grips with Texturing
Action: Double/Single-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 48 is a double/single-action revolver chambered for .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, built on the square-butt K-frame target platform and introduced with early four-screw construction. It features a six-shot fluted cylinder with counterbored chambers and a nominal length of 1.62 inches, paired with pinned barrels offered in 4-, 6-, and 8 3/8-inch lengths, each fitted with a serrated top rib. Sight arrangements depended on barrel length: the 4-inch version typically carried a Baughman Quick Draw ramp sight. At the same time, the 6- and 8 3/8-inch models used a 1/8-inch patridge front sight matched with a micrometer-click adjustable rear. The frame included ten-groove serrations on both the backstrap and forestrap, and walnut magna-style grips with S&W medallions and the earlier diamond-pattern escutcheon. Trigger and hammer configurations varied as well: most 4-inch revolvers were equipped with a .312-inch smooth combat trigger (with an optional stop), whereas the longer-barreled guns generally featured a .265-inch serrated service trigger and a .375-inch semi-target hammer.
Model: 48-4
Serial: 28K1206
Date of Manufacture: 1978-1979
Caliber: .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 8 3/8" Pinned Barrel
Optics/Sights: 1/8" Patridge Blade Front with Adjustable Micrometer-Click Rear
Stock/Grips: Pachmayr Rubber Grips with Texturing
Action: Double/Single-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 48 is a double/single-action revolver chambered for .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, built on the square-butt K-frame target platform and introduced with early four-screw construction. It features a six-shot fluted cylinder with counterbored chambers and a nominal length of 1.62 inches, paired with pinned barrels offered in 4-, 6-, and 8 3/8-inch lengths, each fitted with a serrated top rib. Sight arrangements depended on barrel length: the 4-inch version typically carried a Baughman Quick Draw ramp sight. At the same time, the 6- and 8 3/8-inch models used a 1/8-inch patridge front sight matched with a micrometer-click adjustable rear. The frame included ten-groove serrations on both the backstrap and forestrap, and walnut magna-style grips with S&W medallions and the earlier diamond-pattern escutcheon. Trigger and hammer configurations varied as well: most 4-inch revolvers were equipped with a .312-inch smooth combat trigger (with an optional stop), whereas the longer-barreled guns generally featured a .265-inch serrated service trigger and a .375-inch semi-target hammer.
Optional .400-inch serrated trigger and .500-inch wide target hammer was also available. Smith & Wesson also offered an auxiliary .22 LR cylinder and yoke as a factory option. Barrel markings consisted of “22 M.R.F.” and “Smith & Wesson.” Production reportedly began in 1959, at approximately serial number K348746, and continued until 1986, placing the Model 48 among the classic target-grade rimfire magnum revolvers of its era.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the matching factory-labeled box and all the contents pictured above.
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
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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.
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1187177345 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-07-19 22:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
540 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-07-19 18:20:51 |
