John Taffin’s Wesson Firearms 722 Silhouette 10″ 22 LR Stainless Revolver
SOLD FOR: $1,725.00
LSB#: LSB260521SS080
Make: Wesson Firearms
Model: 722 Silhouette
Serial Number: 22S000615
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1991-1995 Palmer location.
Caliber: .22 LR
Action Type: 6 shot Single Action Revolver w/Swing Out Cylinder
Barrel Length: 10” Vent rib with heavy underlug.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a black blade, pinned to the vent-rib. The rear sight is a fully adjustable square notch.
Stock Configuration & Condition: This pistol is equipped with a Hogue monogrip pebble textured rubberized grip. The rubber shows wear, discoloration and some minor compressions. There are no rips or tears. Overall the grip is in Good condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: The revolver shows carbon and lead fouling on the face of the cylinder, the muzzle and the inside of the action. The cylinder shows a thin crisp turn line. The stainless shows the usual surface level lines. The top shows some rub marks. This pistol is in Very Good overall condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements. The mechanics are Excellent. The trigger is very light, smooth and crisp. The timing is good and the lockup is very tight with a minimal amount of play.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Comes with John Taffin certificate of authenticity.
Our Assessment: This Wesson Firearms 722 Silhouette is a distinctive .22 LR single-action revolver configured for silhouette competition, featuring a 10-inch vent-rib barrel with a heavy underlug and stainless-steel construction. The extended barrel provides the sight radius and balance associated with silhouette shooting, while the Hogue grip offers a secure hold. The 722’s dedicated single-action configuration and substantial barrel give it a distinctive presence, making it an interesting example of Wesson Firearms’ specialized rimfire revolvers.
Adding considerable historical interest, this revolver comes from the collection of John Taffin, the renowned firearms writer and historian whose work extensively covered single-action revolvers and their development. The revolver is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from John Taffin’s estate, documenting its connection to his personal collection. That provenance, combined with the unusual 10-inch silhouette configuration, stainless finish, vent-rib barrel, and heavy underlug, makes this Wesson 722 a particularly interesting piece for both collectors and enthusiasts of classic American revolvers. Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding.-R.L.