![]() "I'm not saying these pre-17 third model versions of the K-22 are better or more valuable, just the period I chose to focus on." Although I was unable to ascertain how many were nickel plated versus blued, I am speculating that only ten percent or approximately 2,000 of the 20,000 were nickel. The fact that the Model 58 was a failure (sales-wise) and ultimately produced in such low numbers, only added to the appeal of the gun for collectors. I don't have a heavy barrel version, but I do have a tapered barrel Model 10 (no dash). ![]() Benny, My FFL GuyĬhoosing this model and caliber to add to my collection was easy! At first glance, the gun reminds me of the. It was after reading, and even re-reading parts of that book, that I began my search for just the right example of one of these old big bore guns. He gave me a copy of Elmer Keith’s book “Hell I Was There” last year. ![]() And like most folks that are passionate about something Benny likes to share his love of these firearms. My FFL guy, Benny, is one the biggest fans of big bore Smith & Wesson handguns. This gun was intended for, and marketed to, law enforcement agencies. Smith & Wesson introduced the Model 58 in 1964 and discontinued it in 1977 after making only 20,000 of the guns. 41 (1964-1977) The Wrong Gun at the Wrong Time?
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