I need S&W colectors help - The Firearms Forum

gun-nut · 01-31-2011, 01:31 AM

I have a S&W k38 14-3. SS# k935xxx What i have found out is that it was made between 1967-1977 is this correct? Where do i find out what year it was made? Now the problem is, is it a masterpeice or not?

It has the addjusting rear sights, 6" ribbed bbl, and a trigger that is a hair.(dont blow on it or it will go off) The gun store that i bought it from told me that it was the masterpeice. The gunstore that i just took it to (has indoor range) said that it is not the right trigger to be a masterpeice. All i will say is that it is a tack driver and i love it. It fits just so nice in my hand that i wish that S&W would bring the k frames back.

Alpo · 01-31-2011, 07:31 AM

The Model 14 is a K-38 Target Masterpiece. Don't matter if it's a 14 no dash or a 14-7 or anywhere in between. They are all Target Masterpieces.

SN K848782 - K946391 were made in 1969.

gun-nut · 01-31-2011, 07:41 AM

Thanks for the imfo Alpo! You just made my day

Oneida Steve · 02-01-2011, 09:41 PM

gun-nut, if your gun truly has a hair trigger, then the gun shop was correct. That is not the correct trigger for a Model 14. Someone either replaced the trigger assembly or took a stone to it.

01-31-2011, 01:31 AM	#1
gun-nut Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ohio Contributor Posts: 931	I need S&W colectors help I have a S&W k38 14-3. SS# k935xxx What i have found out is that it was made between 1967-1977 is this correct? Where do i find out what year it was made? Now the problem is, is it a masterpeice or not? It has the addjusting rear sights, 6" ribbed bbl, and a trigger that is a hair.(dont blow on it or it will go off) The gun store that i bought it from told me that it was the masterpeice. The gunstore that i just took it to (has indoor range) said that it is not the right trigger to be a masterpeice. All i will say is that it is a tack driver and i love it. It fits just so nice in my hand that i wish that S&W would bring the k frames back. __________________ Don't retreat just reload. --> Last edited by gun-nut; 01-31-2011 at 01:33 AM..

01-31-2011, 07:31 AM	#2
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,662	Re: I need S&W colectors help The Model 14 is a K-38 Target Masterpiece. Don't matter if it's a 14 no dash or a 14-7 or anywhere in between. They are all Target Masterpieces. SN K848782 - K946391 were made in 1969. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

01-31-2011, 07:41 AM	#3
gun-nut Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ohio Contributor Posts: 931	Re: I need S&W colectors help Thanks for the imfo Alpo! You just made my day __________________ Don't retreat just reload.

02-01-2011, 09:41 PM	#4
Oneida Steve Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,028	Re: I need S&W colectors help gun-nut, if your gun truly has a hair trigger, then the gun shop was correct. That is not the correct trigger for a Model 14. Someone either replaced the trigger assembly or took a stone to it.