[Big Larry]

This was to be the start of my S&W collection a few years back.
I was at the Big Reno show looking for a nice M17 or K22 for a shooter. At the time, I was collecting Winchester lever rifles and didn't know anything about S&W's.
Anyway, I spotted this K22 #4339 and fell in love with the low number revolver. I had no clue as to the one line address or the LERK on this revolver.
After some research, I found these revolvers to be highly collectible. So, my shooter turned into a collectible, and I never fired it.
A little later, I lettered it. No biggie, but it was shipped on my 5th birthday in 1947.
I had the gold box numbered to the gun, and decided to get all the tools, which I have now. One of my favorites now and thought I might share it with the good folks on this forum. Big Larry

 

[Big Larry]

Mine came with both rods and the early Helpful Hints. I acquired the original type wax paper and the SAT later on when I got into collecting. What is your serial number? Must be close to mine, and could be even lower. Big Larry

 

[Big Larry]

True. I have one of those boxed as well, but I would consider a post war K22 # 4339, early. Entirely different revolver too. Big Larry

 

[Big Larry]

Nope. Mine is over twice your s/n. K8726. It shipped Nov 20, 1947. I'm guessing yours shipped in late Sept or Oct of 1947.

Mine was shipped on my 5th birthday. 9-23-1947. It is in way better shape than I am. Big Larry