Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 17!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: Pre-Model 17 “K22-Masterpiece”
Serial: K87176
Date of Manufacture: 1950
Caliber: .22 LR
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Ramp with Adjustable Rear Sights
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Grip with S&W Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson pre-Model 17, known in its era as the K-22 Masterpiece, is one of the most celebrated rimfire target revolvers ever produced. In its 6-inch blued configuration, it represents the pinnacle of S&W’s mid-century precision craftsmanship. Built on the K-frame—S&W’s ideal medium-size platform—the pre-17 was engineered to mimic the feel, balance, and handling of the company’s centerfire target revolvers, allowing shooters to train with inexpensive .22 LR ammunition while enjoying the same superb ergonomics and sight picture. Its 6-inch barrel provides excellent forward weight and an exceptional sight radius, contributing to the revolver’s reputation for uncanny accuracy, whether in formal target shooting, small-game hunting, or highly disciplined practice sessions. The high-polish blued finish of this pre-model period reflects a level of handwork seldom seen today: flawlessly machined surfaces, rounded edges, and immaculate fit between frame, barrel, and cylinder. The revolver features S&W’s finely adjustable micrometer rear sight paired with a crisp Patridge-style front sight, giving shooters the precision required to dial in point of impact for different.22 LR loads. Internally, the K-22 is famous for its silken double-action pull and its remarkably crisp single-action break—traits achieved through hand-fitting and stoning of the lockwork that enthusiasts and collectors still revere. The checkered walnut target stocks (or earlier service grips, depending on production) provide a secure, comfortable hold and help anchor the revolver in the hand for slow, deliberate firing or steady rapid strings. Revered for its reliability, mechanical precision, and legacy as a premier training and competition revolver, the pre-Model 17 remains one of the most desirable rimfire handguns ever built, combining elegance, shootability, and old-world craftsmanship in a way that modern production rarely matches.
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: Pre-Model 17 “K22-Masterpiece”
Serial: K87176
Date of Manufacture: 1950
Caliber: .22 LR
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Ramp with Adjustable Rear Sights
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Grip with S&W Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson pre-Model 17, known in its era as the K-22 Masterpiece, is one of the most celebrated rimfire target revolvers ever produced. In its 6-inch blued configuration, it represents the pinnacle of S&W’s mid-century precision craftsmanship. Built on the K-frame—S&W’s ideal medium-size platform—the pre-17 was engineered to mimic the feel, balance, and handling of the company’s centerfire target revolvers, allowing shooters to train with inexpensive .22 LR ammunition while enjoying the same superb ergonomics and sight picture. Its 6-inch barrel provides excellent forward weight and an exceptional sight radius, contributing to the revolver’s reputation for uncanny accuracy, whether in formal target shooting, small-game hunting, or highly disciplined practice sessions. The high-polish blued finish of this pre-model period reflects a level of handwork seldom seen today: flawlessly machined surfaces, rounded edges, and immaculate fit between frame, barrel, and cylinder. The revolver features S&W’s finely adjustable micrometer rear sight paired with a crisp Patridge-style front sight, giving shooters the precision required to dial in point of impact for different.22 LR loads. Internally, the K-22 is famous for its silken double-action pull and its remarkably crisp single-action break—traits achieved through hand-fitting and stoning of the lockwork that enthusiasts and collectors still revere. The checkered walnut target stocks (or earlier service grips, depending on production) provide a secure, comfortable hold and help anchor the revolver in the hand for slow, deliberate firing or steady rapid strings. Revered for its reliability, mechanical precision, and legacy as a premier training and competition revolver, the pre-Model 17 remains one of the most desirable rimfire handguns ever built, combining elegance, shootability, and old-world craftsmanship in a way that modern production rarely matches.
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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