Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this amazing semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is Smith & Wesson 422, also known as the .22 Single Action Field/Target Pistol!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 422
Serial: TCF2701
Range of Manufacture: 1987-1996
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 4 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Serrated ramp front with Square notch rear
Stock/Grips: Walnut grips with checkering and S&W medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Produced from 1987 to 1996, the Model 422 was the company's entry into the lucrative mid-priced rimfire pistol market. This niche was, at the time, dominated by Ruger's highly successful MKI and MKII series of pistols. Smith & Wesson had previously left the market position after 1966 when the Model 46 was dropped from their catalog. A unique design feature of the 422 was the fact that the barrel resided in a low position in the frame just above the trigger guard. The barrel is non-moving and fixed to the frame. It came threaded from the factory, but the "barrel nut" was used to affix the barrel to the frame. This made this pistol line perfect for use with a suppressor and an aftermarket adapter since the sights could still be utilized.
The bolt assembly, which comprised the top rearward portion of the pistol, moved behind as well as above the axis of the barrel and resembled an L shape. The recoil spring was contained in the portion above the bolt, which also housed the firing pin. Above the barrel was a large frame lug, which gave the gun a pleasing look of constant width and depth from the trigger guard forward to the muzzle while also serving as a solid block for the bolt to hit against when the recoil spring returned the bolt to the battery. The low bore axis served to greatly reduce muzzle jump, and served to allow the fitting of a suppressor without losing the use of the factory sights. The Model 422 was introduced with a 12-round detachable box magazine but was later shipped with a 10-round magazine in answer to a 1992 high-capacity magazine ban in California, which outlawed selling magazines holding more than 10 rounds.
Contents:
This example will ship with one extra magazine!
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: 422
Serial: TCF2701
Range of Manufacture: 1987-1996
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 4 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Serrated ramp front with Square notch rear
Stock/Grips: Walnut grips with checkering and S&W medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Produced from 1987 to 1996, the Model 422 was the company's entry into the lucrative mid-priced rimfire pistol market. This niche was, at the time, dominated by Ruger's highly successful MKI and MKII series of pistols. Smith & Wesson had previously left the market position after 1966 when the Model 46 was dropped from their catalog. A unique design feature of the 422 was the fact that the barrel resided in a low position in the frame just above the trigger guard. The barrel is non-moving and fixed to the frame. It came threaded from the factory, but the "barrel nut" was used to affix the barrel to the frame. This made this pistol line perfect for use with a suppressor and an aftermarket adapter since the sights could still be utilized.
The bolt assembly, which comprised the top rearward portion of the pistol, moved behind as well as above the axis of the barrel and resembled an L shape. The recoil spring was contained in the portion above the bolt, which also housed the firing pin. Above the barrel was a large frame lug, which gave the gun a pleasing look of constant width and depth from the trigger guard forward to the muzzle while also serving as a solid block for the bolt to hit against when the recoil spring returned the bolt to the battery. The low bore axis served to greatly reduce muzzle jump, and served to allow the fitting of a suppressor without losing the use of the factory sights. The Model 422 was introduced with a 12-round detachable box magazine but was later shipped with a 10-round magazine in answer to a 1992 high-capacity magazine ban in California, which outlawed selling magazines holding more than 10 rounds.
Contents:
This example will ship with one extra magazine!
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 $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
