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Reply With QuoteI'll take a shot in the dark her and guess you have a pre model 15 K-38 combat masterpiece.
50/50 I'm wrong, but I think I've got this one right, this time.
I have a Smith and Wesson 38 Special revolver serial number K 97187. There is no model number stamped on the crane. It has a heavy barrel that measures 4 - 5/8 inches from muzzle to base of forcing cone, a patridge front sight with adjustable rear sight, and a four screw sideplate. Is this a custom K-38 Target Masterpiece or a 38 Combat Masterpiece or something else? I have asked around about it but nobody can identify it. I know one thing, it shoots, and it shoots well.
I'll take a shot in the dark her and guess you have a pre model 15 K-38 combat masterpiece.
50/50 I'm wrong, but I think I've got this one right, this time.
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I agree with Gregory. It does sound like a pre model 15. Serial number looks to date to 1950.
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Can you post some pics? Some with the barrel markings would be helpful....
You didn't mention the trigger guard screw, that would make it a "5 screw" gun.
A couple questions come up,
The 4" guns did not have Patridge front sights
The extra 5/8" barrel seems a bit excessive, even for S&W
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HelloOriginally Posted by Sagebrush
According to my Reference material, your gun was made around 1950 time span. It sounds like a Pre-15. There were some 5" models like yours sure sounds like it might be, that were made and they are said to be very rare. I would contact S&W and apply for a factory letter on it as it sounds like a rare specimin. Regards, Hammerdown
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I will try to post some pictures. It does have the trigger gaurd screw. I will talk to Smith and Wesson about the letter and I want to thank everybody for the information. It amazes
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me that a 60 year old revolver is capable of out shooting my newer weapons. I own three Smith's at the present time and plan to acquire more when I can afford to.
No surprise to me. Older revolvers by Smith & Wesson and Colt have always been great shooters with excellent triggers. Plus back then firearms were not manufactured as much with issues of liability involved. Some triggers on newer hunting rifles are pretty heavy as an example.
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Sagebrush,
Post a few good pics. We can tell more from them and admire it with you!
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