1960 Smith & Wesson Model 17-1 Gallery Context
The K-22 Masterpiece began as Smith & Wesson’s postwar .22 Long Rifle target revolver and became the numbered Model 17 after Smith & Wesson adopted model numbers in 1957. This 1960 Model 17-1 sits in that early numbered era, close enough to the pre-model K-22 tradition to show the same basic collector appeal: blued steel, adjustable target sights, a six-inch barrel, and the proportions of the classic K-frame target revolver.
For collectors, a photo gallery like this does more than show a handsome revolver. The images help document condition, finish wear, sideplate fit, grip style, barrel markings, sight configuration, and small details that can separate an honest shooter-grade example from a more original collector-grade gun. Use the photographs with the companion Smith & Wesson K-22 Masterpiece guide, the related 1960 Model 17-1 article, and the K-Frame Serial Number Master Guide for fuller background.
1950s Variants and Early Numbered Models
The late 1940s and 1950s K-22s are often discussed as pre-model or early Model 17 revolvers. Earlier examples may be identified by named-model features, while later guns use the Model 17 and dash-number system. When reviewing photographs, pay close attention to the yoke cut, barrel address, sight rib, stocks, hammer and trigger style, and any evidence that parts were changed during the revolver’s life. The K-Frame Serial Number Master Guide covers the full pre-Model 17 and Model 17 serial ranges year by year from 1946 through the transition period.
Collector Notes for This Photo Set
This page keeps the image archive front and center but gives Google and readers more context before the gallery. The first image loads eagerly for speed, while the rest of the gallery is lazy-loaded. Each photograph links to the larger file so markings and surface condition can be checked more closely. To date this specific 1960 Model 17-1 by serial number, cross-reference with the Smith & Wesson K-Frame Serial Number Master Guide.
