Bright Blue Finished Smith & Wesson Model K-22 Masterpiece Pre-Model 17 Double Action Revolver with Gold Box Shipped in august 1948, this revolver has standard S&W markings including the four-line frame address, importer marking on butt, rare special order bright blue finish, un-numbered Magna grips and matching serial numbers on the butt, cylinder and barrel. The proper gold corner tab factory K-22 Masterpiece gold box is un-numbered. Provenance: Frank Staig collection. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: K 22 BBL: 6 inch solid rib Stock: Gauge: 22 LR Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: K38100 Class: Curio & Relic Handgun Condition: Excellent. The revolver retains 97% plus original bright blue finish showing some loss at the muzzle, some minor high edge wear, some minor handling marks and a cylinder drag line. Nearly all original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. The grips are also excellent with some scattered minor handling marks and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good with minor wear and a tear on the bottom. This is an absolute gem and I hope the right collector can truly appreciate this revolver $3500 obo
