K-32 Masterpiece; another bucket list item checked off.

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K22

Discussion Starter · 29 d ago

Just won this tonight. Pretty excited. Now own the fantastic three; K-22, K-32 and K-38. Longtime goal achieved. 5 screw K-32 with the wide rib. Pretty sure this one shipped in 1955. I will know soon. Target stocks are probably not original as the trigger and hammer are not target. Muzzle finish has some wear and there is a ding on the left front corner of the front sight; hope no impact on accuracy. Left stock has been cut down; I guess a previous owner wanted a speed loader cut out. I am guessing those are early 1950's target stocks that have been vandalized.
But I am one happy camper. Will be even happier when the gun gets to my FFL.

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jonesy814

· #2 · 29 d ago

Congratulations on reaching a goal. You'll have to post a picture of all 3 when you get it

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K22

Discussion Starter · #3 · 29 d ago

jonesy814 said:
Congratulations on reaching a goal. You'll have to post a picture of all 3 when you get it

Yes I will.

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PeteB

· #4 · 29 d ago

Congratulations, and looking forward to seeing a good pic of those stocks, also. The color looks to be about right for rosewood stocks, or the type that S&W called "Fancy Woods" in their literature.

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59dexta

· #5 · 29 d ago

Good hunt K22, a birth gun and K32 almost at the same time! what are you Going to search for now?

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Wiregrassguy

· #6 · 29 d ago

Congratualtions!

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Curt360

· #7 · 29 d ago

Sweet score! Happy for your achievement.

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series guy

· #8 · 29 d ago

Well done. I have had to make do with a Model 16-4 to fill the .32 caliber slot. Not that I’m complaining.

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K22

Discussion Starter · #9 · 29 d ago

59dexta said:
Good hunt K22, a birth gun and K32 almost at the same time! what are you Going to search for now?

I think the wife and I have decided this might be my last purchase.

I might have to sell off the collection a bit in case another "must have" pops up.

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59dexta

· #10 · 29 d ago

I understand that, I must have new front tires for the f250 or I won t be going anywheres!

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Big Larry

· #11 · 29 d ago

Welcome to the K32 Club. I bought mine on the Blue Forum 12 years ago. It is # K 157445, shipped 10-10-1952. It is the heavy Masterpiece. All matching numbers including the stocks. About a good 95%. Have ammo, but have yet to shoot it. Don't like shooting my expensive guns. Big Larry

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Wiregrassguy

· #12 · 29 d ago

Well, now that we're into show and tell

, here's my .32 Combat Masterpiece Model 16:

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tomjimmy00

· #13 · 29 d ago

Great find, that one is on a lot of list wishes.

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guntha45

· #14 · 29 d ago

I was just watching one but went for above my budget. It sold for $2626 and was no where as nice as the one Big Larry posted. It was about the same condition as the one you just won. I'd love to have a K32 with the superman hammer to go with the K22 and K38 I have with that hammer. I think I may never find one at a decent price.

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guntha45

· #15 · 29 d ago

K22 said:
I think the wife and I have decided this might be my last purchase.
I might have to sell off the collection a bit in case another "must have" pops up.

You wrote that in case your wife reads your post, didn't you

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Big Larry

· #16 · 29 d ago

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Don't forget the Combat Masterpieces with those hammers. Both 22 and 38. I love the profile of those hammers.
I have been at this for many years now and have most of them, but not the super rare. My K38 Combat, unfortunately has the factory target hammer. Big Larry

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guntha45

· #17 · 29 d ago

Big Larry said:
Don't forget the Combat Masterpieces with those hammers. Both 22 and 38. I love the profile of those hammers.
I have been at this for many years now and have most of them, but not the super rare. My K38 Combat, unfortunately has the factory target hammer. Big Larry View attachment 605034 View attachment 605035

I've got the pre-18 4" .22 and next week I pick up a 4" M&P made in '50-'52 with that hammer. I'm watching for a pre-15 4". I've got a 15-3 made in '68 but I want the 5 screw with that hammer.

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Big Larry

· #18 · 29 d ago

Now, here's one you don't see every day.

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guntha45

· #19 · 29 d ago

Big Larry said:
Now, here's one you don't see every day. View attachment 605036 Big Larry

What is that on? Is it from the factory that way?

Big Larry

· #20 · 29 d ago

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These are called "Humpback" hammers. This one is factory installed on my 1940 vintage 38-44 Outdoorsman. Big Larry

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