S&W 22lr revolver - The Firearms Forum

bugerads · 04-13-2011, 05:53 PM

What is a S&W 22lr revolver worth? It has a 4 inch barrel, serial number is 238XX and the number on the inside of the frame is 174.

Oneida Steve · 04-14-2011, 07:42 PM

That's a nice postwar S&W J-frame revolver you have there. If the frame is steel it's a Model of 1953 Kit Gun (later called the Model 34) and if aluminum it is the Kit Gun Airweight (later called the Model 43).

S&W .22's are hot items right now. The steel frame gun would go for $400 - $500 around here to a shooter looking for a top quality .22 revolver. The aluminum frame gun would go for $500+ to a S&W collector.

Jim K · 04-15-2011, 11:33 AM

One of the best little .22 revolvers ever made. It is a shame to see them become collectibles if it means folks stop shooting them.

Jim

bugerads · 04-15-2011, 04:42 PM

Thank you for your replies, Although I am keeping it to give to my grandson, I still take it out about twice a year and fire a few rounds then clean it and put it up.

Double D · 04-15-2011, 05:07 PM

Thats a great shooter. It will be a treasure for your grandson. But you should enjoy it in the meantime!!

04-13-2011, 05:53 PM	#1
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04-14-2011, 07:42 PM	#2
Oneida Steve Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,028	Re: S&W 22lr revolver That's a nice postwar S&W J-frame revolver you have there. If the frame is steel it's a Model of 1953 Kit Gun (later called the Model 34) and if aluminum it is the Kit Gun Airweight (later called the Model 43). S&W .22's are hot items right now. The steel frame gun would go for $400 - $500 around here to a shooter looking for a top quality .22 revolver. The aluminum frame gun would go for $500+ to a S&W collector.

04-15-2011, 11:33 AM	#3
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: S&W 22lr revolver One of the best little .22 revolvers ever made. It is a shame to see them become collectibles if it means folks stop shooting them. Jim

04-15-2011, 04:42 PM	#4
bugerads Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nevada Posts: 4	Re: S&W 22lr revolver Thank you for your replies, Although I am keeping it to give to my grandson, I still take it out about twice a year and fire a few rounds then clean it and put it up.

04-15-2011, 05:07 PM	#5
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,085	Re: S&W 22lr revolver Thats a great shooter. It will be a treasure for your grandson. But you should enjoy it in the meantime!! __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.