Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction; this is the Smith & Wesson Pre-model 14 “K-38 Masterpiece!”
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: K-38 Masterpiece "Pre-Model 14"
Serial: K90243
Date of Manufacture: 1950
Caliber: .38 Spl
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front blade with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips with S&W Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson pre-Model 14, chambered in .38 Special and featuring a 6-inch blued barrel, stands as one of the finest examples of mid-20th-century American target revolver craftsmanship, representing the era before S&W formalized its numerical model designations, when the “K-38 Target Masterpiece” name symbolized precision, refinement, and competition-grade performance. Built on the K-frame—S&W’s medium-frame platform renowned for its balance—the pre-14 features a long, heavy barrel that provides exceptional sight radius and forward weight for steady offhand shooting, making it a favorite among bullseye competitors, police marksmen, and dedicated hobby shooters. Its deep, high-polish blued finish reflects the meticulous metalwork of the period, with crisp edges, beautifully machined surfaces, and a level of hand-fitting that collectors prize today. The revolver’s fully adjustable target sights, typically a square-notch micrometer rear sight paired with a Patridge-style front sight, allow the shooter to fine-tune point of impact for everything from light wadcutter loads to standard-pressure service ammunition. Internally, the pre-Model 14 showcases S&W’s legendary smoothness: the double-action trigger pull is long but glassy, while the single-action break is exceptionally clean—attributes derived from hand-stoned contact surfaces and tight lockwork tolerances.
Model: K-38 Masterpiece "Pre-Model 14"
Serial: K90243
Date of Manufacture: 1950
Caliber: .38 Spl
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front blade with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips with S&W Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson pre-Model 14, chambered in .38 Special and featuring a 6-inch blued barrel, stands as one of the finest examples of mid-20th-century American target revolver craftsmanship, representing the era before S&W formalized its numerical model designations, when the “K-38 Target Masterpiece” name symbolized precision, refinement, and competition-grade performance. Built on the K-frame—S&W’s medium-frame platform renowned for its balance—the pre-14 features a long, heavy barrel that provides exceptional sight radius and forward weight for steady offhand shooting, making it a favorite among bullseye competitors, police marksmen, and dedicated hobby shooters. Its deep, high-polish blued finish reflects the meticulous metalwork of the period, with crisp edges, beautifully machined surfaces, and a level of hand-fitting that collectors prize today. The revolver’s fully adjustable target sights, typically a square-notch micrometer rear sight paired with a Patridge-style front sight, allow the shooter to fine-tune point of impact for everything from light wadcutter loads to standard-pressure service ammunition. Internally, the pre-Model 14 showcases S&W’s legendary smoothness: the double-action trigger pull is long but glassy, while the single-action break is exceptionally clean—attributes derived from hand-stoned contact surfaces and tight lockwork tolerances.
The checkered walnut target stocks (or earlier service-style grips, depending on production period) offer excellent ergonomics, filling the hand without overwhelming it, and contributing to the revolver’s reputation for near-effortless controllability. Known for superb accuracy, durability, and the kind of craftsmanship that modern mass production rarely replicates, the pre-Model 14 remains a quintessential American target revolver—highly valued by shooters and collectors alike for its impeccable manners on the range and its enduring connection to S&W’s golden age of revolver design.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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