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Originally Posted by arjay
I'm looking at a 5 screw tapered rib gun. Seller says factory,but has no documentation. The roll marks on both sides look centered and it has a ramped front sight. What are the odds that it's factory?
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Originally Posted by Muley Gil
I believe the Missouri State Police had 5" K38s with a tapered rib.
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Yes, the Missouri State Highway Patrol special ordered 5" Combat Masterpieces in 1952. If arjay will sent me the complete serial number I will be able to say if it was one of those 365 units. There were also a few (very few) overruns of that special order that shipped to select S&W distributors who had a passion for 5" barrel lengths &/or overruns of any special orders.
Russ