It has obviously been used and shows its shooter character. In 1957, S&W assigned it the Model 17 model number.

Are those days gone forever! Buy a rifle and new tires (which came cheaper if you had a recappable tire from your car.) Only old guys like me will know the meaning of that last statement! Welcome to the forums from the cotton and peanut covered plains of the Wiregrass Your K22 Masterpiece target revolver was made in 1948. The rifle I purchased came in the original box and was sold in a Firestone store in 1966. They used to sell it with a carry bag, but mine did not come with one. And to be completely honest, there is nothing more fun than rapid firing just for the heck of it. I have fewer misfires with the SA-22 as compared to my Winchester Models 62 and 63. This number should be used as a point of reference only. The above chart shows the approximate first serial number shipped for the indicated year. Not all Savage rifles have a serial number many firearms made prior to 1968. 77/17 models were introduced in 2002 and rollmarked within the same range as 77/22 rifles. The best way to look up serial number information for a Savage rifle is to visit the gun manufacturerвЂ™s web site and select the Part Finder tab. It is the smallest rifle I have ever shot (the receiver is almost tiny compared to other. The physical location of the serial number on a Savage rifle varies, but some are found on the bottom of the receiver. The rifle is light and the sights are excellent.

It is extremely accurate, easy and fun to shoot.

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