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    Condolences on your loss, Sir.
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    Sorry for your loss.

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    So sorry for your loss…
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    Is your father Darrel? Or am I confused?
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    My condolences on your loss. Check the serial number on the 22, if a J prefix it is the Mod 34 and should be stamped under the yoke. An M18 will have a K prefix and a model number as well. Older guns did not have model numbers but the J or K prefix is the giveaway.

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    I would say any / all of those ought to be very reliable. My Kimber 1911 is as reliable as death and taxes. The Ruger 22 is likely the least valuable, a dealer would probably offer $300 for it. The dealer would then try to sell it for $500. The Smith Model 29 is probably most valuable. A dealer would offer you $1200 and then turn around and mark it for sale at $1650.

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    Sorry for your loss.
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    Sorry to hear about your father. My father-in-law, rest his soul, was not much for empathy but was really oriented on duty. I suspect your dad was the same. My FIL also a Marine, WWII vet.

    Really nice collection. Some are almost too nice to shoot.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chill Wills View Post
    Is your father Darrel? Or am I confused?
    Yes.
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    Sorry for the loss of your father.
    I can't tell from the picture if your S&W 22 is a J frame or a K frame. If you open the cylinder it should be stamped on the frame. Either the 34 4" or the 18 4" are wonderful shooters. S&W revolvers are at a high right now, though the advice if you think the price is high is to consider that you might just have bought early. Either of the models mentioned might be listed on an internet auction sight for $800-$1000. They had a practice of being built with tight chambers and ejection was difficult on some guns. The permanent fix was to ream the cylinder the temporary was to shoot it and brush often.
    I think the Mark II may be the best of the Ruger autoloaders. If I were to sell the ruger, I would pull the scope and mounts and sell them separate. I was the only bidder on one with a red dot a few years ago. It had 5 mags and sold for $100 less than those with iron sights. New irons cost me $45 shipped. Be sure to plug the holes with plug screws.
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    The hammer and the grips look like those of a J-frame to me.

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    I am sorry for your loss.
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    Sorry for the loss of your father. That S&W 22 looks like a J frame to me, and probably worth alot more than the more common K-22. I would really research it before putting a price on it. Of course, it's such a nice little gun that you may want to keep it. The new S&W equivalent is going to set you back close to a grand if you can even find one.
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    Another one sending condolences your way, prayers to you and family members.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FergusonTO35 View Post
    Sorry for the loss of your father. That S&W 22 looks like a J frame to me, and probably worth alot more than the more common K-22. I would really research it before putting a price on it. Of course, it's such a nice little gun that you may want to keep it. The new S&W equivalent is going to set you back close to a grand if you can even find one.
    I'm definitely keeping it. I love the old Smiths but could never justify spending the money for one. Now I have two and can't wait to find time to shoot them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Idaho45guy View Post
    I'm definitely keeping it. I love the old Smiths but could never justify spending the money for one. Now I have two and can't wait to find time to shoot them.
    They are sweet little guns. Sometimes there is a learning curve because they can be muzzle light. Also,depending on your hand size., the grips can be skimpy. Mine wears pacmyers. Well worth the effort to get to know the little guy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Idaho45guy View Post
    I'm definitely keeping it. I love the old Smiths but could never justify spending the money for one. Now I have two and can't wait to find time to shoot them.
    Excellent choice!
    Currently casting and loading: .32 Auto, .380 Auto, .38 Special, 9X19, .357 Magnum, .257 Roberts, 6.5 Creedmoor, .30 WCF, .308 WCF, .45-70.

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