Videos tagged with K-22 Masterpiece

This video provides an in-depth look at the Smith & Wesson Model 17 K-22 Masterpiece, a highly regarded .22 LR revolver. Host Keith Ford details its post-WWII design evolution under Carl Hellstrom, highlighting features like the tapered rib, simplified sights, and the exceptional hand-polished finish. The entry also covers the official designation change to Model 17 in 1957 and the enduring value of pre-1997 models, with a specific focus on a well-preserved Model 17-4 from 1983.

This "From the Vault" video from Brownells features Steve and Keith at Rock Island Auction Company showcasing a cased pair of pre-WWII Colt .22 rimfire target handguns. The collection includes a true revolver with adjustable sights and a "Camp Perry Model" single-shot pistol that shares a similar frame and design. Both firearms are described as being in near-flawless condition, highlighting their historical significance and exceptional craftsmanship, with the Camp Perry Model noted as an influence on later designs like the Ruger Hawkeye.