(Also in 22 & 32 chamberings, not discussed here.)įrom first production to 1949, featuring slim barrel w/narrow top rib design. Designated “K” series, dating from its 1946 postwar redesign. The frame itself reflecting “modern” short throw hammer design. Yet saying this, your price appears so low, buy it in any case!Ĭonfirming, target hammer & trigger on the subject gun & hoping you netted that nice one, CH!Ī bit of “K” frame 38 Spl Masterpiece lore. If after fully cocked, the cylinder can be further rotated to 'snap' into place. The cylinder should lock into firing position despite the drag. (Gun UNLOADED) Check timing by imposing a very slight drag on cylinder as you cock the gun. Bore condition and cylinder "timing" important and tell a lot. When gun in hand, of course the time for a careful inspection. Serial prefix, photo below, they look the same configuration. Not an expert on the nuances of the grips of that era, but comparing to my 4K. From what I can see of the gun, it doesn't look refinished. As in 'Ops!' I can't really see the nomenclature sufficiently to comment. Typically a situation of attempting to remove it without realizing it's a left hand screw. I can see the mark on the ejector rod and do think it's likely someone used some force to unscrew it. Everything seems about right and condition looks quite decent. Just first glance overall, it looks good. Officially, a K-38 Masterpiece, and per SN made in 1974. 200 Euros about 225 Dollars, I'd run and grab it instantly! A price at which you could hardly go wrong, even as a parts gun! Replying quickly lest you lose the opportunity. Would the revolver be worth of closer look? The price tag is 200€. Accuracy standard was <35mm, when firing ten shots at the distance of 25 meters. Most had regular 148gr HBWC bullet although heavier 162gr HBWC was experimented too. 38 Special wadcutter ammunition for the Army in the 1960-80s. In fact, the Finnish Army even bought a small number of these revolvers in the early 1960s although most were probably owned privately. What do you think of the Smith & Wesson text on the left side of the barrel, is it just the pic that makes it faint or did someone bubba the text for unknown reason? Wouldn't make much sense to me.įrom historical point of view this model has some particular interest for the Finnish collector as the SA pistol shooters used the model 14 for competition and training. Not sure if there's pliers mark on the extractor rod knurling as right side looks shiny. I think there's a little chip in the finish on the left stock, close the bottom, though. It is fitted with target grips but I'm too noob to tell if they're from correct era. Serial number is 6K91607 which I guess makes it of the early 1970s? External condition seems fairly good and screw heads don't look marred.
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