Smith & Wesson · Pistol · Discontinued · 1947
| Weight (empty) | 1151 g (40.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 286 mm (11.26") |
| Barrel Length | 152 mm (5.98") |
| Height | 149 mm (5.87") |
| Width | 37 mm (1.46") |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Action Type | Double Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Muzzle Velocity | 330 m/s (1083 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 141 J (104 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Frame Material | Carbon Steel |
Primary Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
The Smith & Wesson Model 17, known as the K-22 Masterpiece, is a six-shot double-action/single-action revolver chambered in .22 Long Rifle, built on Smith & Wesson's medium-size K-frame. First produced in 1947 as the K-22 Target Masterpiece and redesignated the Model 17 in 1957 when S&W adopted numerical model designations, it is widely regarded as one of the finest .22 LR target revolvers ever manufactured. Weighing 1,151 grams (40.6 ounces) unloaded with a 152mm (6-inch) barrel and 286mm (11.2...
Country of Origin: United States