Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: 17-4, K-22 Masterpiece

Serial Number: 21K6025

Year of Manufacture: 1977

Caliber: .22 Long Rifle

Action Type: 6-Shot, Double Action / Single Action, Swing-Out Fluted Hand Ejector Revolver

Barrel Length: 6"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Patridge blade on a raised serrated ramp base pinned to the barrel rib. The rear sight is a flat top, square-notch leaf in a micrometer-click base that is adjustable for windage and elevation.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a one-piece Pachmayr Gripper checkered black rubber with finger grooves. The grip has minor handling wear with only a few scattered minor marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no rips or tears. Overall, the grips is in Fine condition as not original to the gun.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some stubborn fouling and there is leading in the forcing cone. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 9 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 96% of its metal finish. There are a few scattered light nicks and scratches. The barrel's finish has a slight plum hue. The action shows light operational wear with a thin turn-line on the cylinder. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: The Model 17 was first produced as the K-22 Masterpiece in the Pre-War days before Smith & Wesson implemented the number system to their guns. It is a fun rimfire revolver built on a full-size K-Frame. The design was massively popular as its .22 chambering was perfect for use as an outdoorsman's kit gun, and with its K-Frame also dominated target shooting and training for centerfire K-Frame revolvers. The revolver would go on to be named the Model 17 in 1957. This is a nice later Model 17-4 made in 1977. This example is in Fine condition with about 98% of its finish remaining, a great bore in its 6" barrel and strong mechanics. This revolver will make a great gun for what originally made the design so popular, target shooting, recreational plinking, or use as a training revolver to save some money on centerfire ammo. With its pinned barrel, recessed chambers, and classic craftsmanship, they quite literally do not make them like this anymore. This is a wonderful opportunity at an old-school Smith & Wesson with all of the quality craftsmanship that we don't see much of these days. Please see our photos and good luck!