1950 Smith & Wesson K-38 Masterpiece Pre-Model 14 6" Barrel.38 Special 5-Screw S&W

Description:
MANUFACTURER: SMITH & WESSON
MODEL: K-38 MASTERPIECE PRE-MODEL 14
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1950
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: UNITED STATES
SERIAL NUMBER: K88995
ROLLMARKS: "SMITH & WESSON" / ".38 S.&W. SPECIAL CTG." / "MADE IN U.S.A. MARCAS REGISTRADAS SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS." / S&W TRADE MARK 
CALIBER: .38 SPECIAL
CAPACITY: 6 ROUNDS
BARREL LENGTH: 6.00"
BARREL FEATURES: PINNED RIBBED TARGET
ACTION: DOUBLE ACTION / SINGLE ACTION
FRAME TYPE: K-FRAME
BUTT TYPE: SQUARE BUTT
SCREW CONFIG: 5-SCREW
TRIGGER: SERRATED CASE HARDENED TARGET TRIGGER
IRON SIGHTS: PATRIDGE FRONT / MICROMETER CLICK-ADJUSTABLE REAR
FRAME MATERIAL: CARBON STEEL
GRIP: CHECKERED WALNUT MAGNA STOCKS WITH DIAMOND ESCUTCHEON AND S&W MEDALLIONS
FIREARM FINISH: HIGH POLISH BLUE
CONDITION: GOOD WITH LIGHT HANDLING WEAR AND STRONG BLUE FINISH
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: EARLY POSTWAR K-SERIAL TARGET REVOLVER / SHORT ACTION / SIX GROOVE BACKSTRAP AND FORESTRAP / PRE-MODEL NUMBER CONFIGURATION / COLLECTOR DESIRABLE FIVE-SCREW FRAME
WHAT’S INCLUDED: REVOLVER

This Smith & Wesson K-38 Masterpiece is the real deal from the golden age of postwar American target revolvers. Built before the Model 14 designation appeared in 1957, this is a proper pre-model-number K-38 with the desirable five-screw K-frame and a 6-inch ribbed target barrel. The K88995 serial number places it in 1950 production, right in the sweet spot for early postwar Smith craftsmanship.

The K-38 was built to stack wadcutters into tight groups, and everything about this revolver shows that purpose. The Patridge front sight, micrometer click-adjustable rear sight, long sight radius, and smooth K-frame balance make it a serious paper-punching machine. This one has the kind of feel that reminds shooters why old Smith target revolvers still carry such a strong reputation.

The square-butt frame wears checkered walnut Magna stocks with diamond escutcheons and gold S&W medallions, matching the correct early postwar style. The serrated target trigger, checkered hammer, and six-groove grip frame give it that proper old-school target setup. The five-screw frame is a major collector feature, especially on a clean K-38 with the original pre-Model 14 character intact.

Chambered in .38 Special, this revolver delivers mild recoil, excellent mechanical precision, and the kind of controllable shooting experience that made the K-38 famous. The lockup, sight picture, and natural pointability all work together like a proper target revolver should. For range work, collecting, or simply appreciating Smith & Wesson's best postwar revolver engineering, this one brings the goods.

Collector interest here centers on the early K-prefix serial number, pre-Model 14 status, five-screw construction, pinned ribbed barrel, and correct target sight arrangement. The K-38 Masterpiece was the .38 Special member of Smith & Wesson's legendary Masterpiece target family, standing beside the K-22 and K-32 as a precision revolver built for serious shooters. Clean early examples like this have the right mix of shootability, history, and collector swagger.

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Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .38 Special
Manufacturer: SMITH & WESSON
Model: K-38 MASTERPIECE
Serial Number: K88995
Barrel Length: 6.00
Condition: VERY GOOD
Manufacture Date: 1950

Price: $999.99
Shipping: $34.99
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