I had an enjoyable time at a live auction this past weekend and won a couple of nice revolvers. The first is a S&W Model 29 (no dash) which is very close in production to the "Dirty Harry" revolver. It was manufactured in 1960 and still looks as good as new. It has the 6 & 1/2" barrel, Coke grips/stocks, and the factory clam shell wood presentation box.
The second revolver is a K-38 (Pre-Model 14) Masterpiece. It is in very good condition. I already have a K-38 (Pre-Model 15). So, these two can go side by side in my rack. The difference in the two is the barrel length. The Pre 15 has a 4" barrel and is known as the Combat Masterpiece. The Pre 14 has a 6" barrel and is simply known as the Masterpiece. Other than barrel length, I think they are the same - same. The new one, to me, was manufactured in 1950.
The second revolver is a K-38 (Pre-Model 14) Masterpiece. It is in very good condition. I already have a K-38 (Pre-Model 15). So, these two can go side by side in my rack. The difference in the two is the barrel length. The Pre 15 has a 4" barrel and is known as the Combat Masterpiece. The Pre 14 has a 6" barrel and is simply known as the Masterpiece. Other than barrel length, I think they are the same - same. The new one, to me, was manufactured in 1950.
