[Angelot1]

Hey I just became a member of the forum in hopes of getting some clarity on some guns I just took possession of. I believe the revolver is a 1948 K38 5 inch and the other to be a 1961-1962 Model 52.
I have the grips off the revolver right now as I was inspecting it and ordering a new set of grips since the other aren’t factory. No boxes or anything with them. Any idea what they’re worth?

 

[Reserve32R2]

Your K38 looks to be a 6 inch barrel not a 5 inch. Barrel length on revolvers is measured from the front of the cylinder to the muzzle of the barrel not from the front of the frame to the muzzle. No idea as to value but nice looking revolver!

 

[Angelot1]

Your K38 looks to be a 6 inch barrel not a 5 inch. Barrel length on revolvers is measured from the front of the cylinder to the muzzle of the barrel not from the front of the frame to the muzzle. No idea as to value but nice looking revolver!

If that’s the case, it’s a 6”. Thank you for the information!

 

[K22]

Welcome to the forum.

K38 in the neighborhood of $500.

 

[Curt360]

Hello and welcome to the forum! Nice handguns. Thanks for sharing the pics.

 

[WendyZXZ]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[msharley]

Hey I just became a member of the forum in hopes of getting some clarity on some guns I just took possession of. I believe the revolver is a 1948 K38 5 inch and the other to be a 1961-1962 Model 52.
I have the grips off the revolver right now as I was inspecting it and ordering a new set of grips since the other aren’t factory. No boxes or anything with them. Any idea what they’re worth?
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Hey A,

Welcome to S&W!

Way to go! Pics of a pair of the finest .38's ever made!

Shoot them well & often!

Later, Mark

 

[Angelot1]

As much as I love handguns, neither of these seem practical for me to own. If anyone is interested in them, I would be willing to sell. I don’t know what the process is for selling handguns out of state but I am in NY. If you’re interested, or know anyone that is interested, I would be happy to speak further about them.