Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present incredible semi-automatic pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson 422!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 422
Serial: TCA3132
Range of Manufacture: 1987-1996
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Serrated ramp front with Adjustable rear
Stock/Grips: Walnut grips with checkering and S&W medallions
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 422, is a semi automatic .22 LR pistol manufactured by Smith & Wesson. 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 Sturm Ruger's highly successful Mk I and Mk II series of pistols. Smith & Wesson had previously left the market position after 1966, when the Model 46 was dropped from their catalog. The pistol retailed for roughly $250US before it was discontinued in 1996.
The Model 422 design is reported as based on an improved streched version of the Escort Modle 61, intended to allow S&W to offer an inexpensive .22 auto-pistol. Along with all the variants listed below, 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 with 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 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.
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: TCA3132
Range of Manufacture: 1987-1996
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Serrated ramp front with Adjustable rear
Stock/Grips: Walnut grips with checkering and S&W medallions
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 422, is a semi automatic .22 LR pistol manufactured by Smith & Wesson. 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 Sturm Ruger's highly successful Mk I and Mk II series of pistols. Smith & Wesson had previously left the market position after 1966, when the Model 46 was dropped from their catalog. The pistol retailed for roughly $250US before it was discontinued in 1996.
The Model 422 design is reported as based on an improved streched version of the Escort Modle 61, intended to allow S&W to offer an inexpensive .22 auto-pistol. Along with all the variants listed below, 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 with 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 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.
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
Buyer pays actual shipping costs for the following option(s): 2nd Day, Ground
No international shipments.
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
