K-38 Heavy Masterpiece

larryofcc · #1 07-07-2011, 01:38 PM

After searching for several months for a minty set of period magna grips, and two offers to sell for $130 and $150 respectively, Gun Broker came through with this set of beauties for $62. I was surprised when I bought this gun from a forum member and sent for a letter and it stated shipped with target hammer, target trigger, and service stocks.The stocks that came on it were minty unrelieved diamond centers. I thought for sure they were original, but alas, they were not. Now, the numbers do not match, but the added grips were of 1953 vintage and 100% correct for 1957.
I am beginning to learn more about my new chosen collector field of post war K's. Big Larry

Oldiron · #2 07-07-2011, 01:46 PM

Very nice!!!

Engine49guy · #3 07-07-2011, 01:48 PM

Looks awesome!

Im guessing the offers were for the unrelieved target grips not the gun?

And what did you do with those unrelieved target grips... he he.

larryofcc · #4 07-07-2011, 03:15 PM

No, 2 persons wanted $130 and $150 for a set of minty magnas. I thought that a little too much. The minty unrelieved diamond centers are in with my other special stocks for future use. I have learned that it is good to hoard parts. Thanks, Big Larry

Engine49guy · #5 07-07-2011, 03:28 PM

The non relieved targets appeared in about 1950 as i recall so wouldnt be out of order on your gun,
Of course it may cause extraction issues with .38's. (notice the dings on mine) Probably better fit on a k22.

larryofcc · #6 07-07-2011, 06:08 PM

Factory letter states, # K 272318 was shipped 1-9-1957 to Jurek Bros. Inc. Greenfield,MA with checkered walnut grips and target hammer and trigger. Mr. Jinks stated that the target grips were not original to this revolver. Soooooo, I have a minty set of unrelieved diamond center target grips. I don't like changing things. I buy the guns that match, hopefully. Thanks, Big Larry

YeshuaIsa53 · #7 07-07-2011, 10:08 PM

Big Larry, I have found, when the cash is available, some are too good to pass on.....numbered grips or not. I don't like buying them, either. However, I hate passing on them worse. When I have the coins, the gun is mine. When not, I have to be more picky most of the time.

I'll also not call you a hoarder for keeping those other grips. Collector? Yes. Nice gun.

I still wonder often in regards to all K-38 grips coming with matching numbers. Wondering doesn't make me wrong.....or right.

larryofcc · #8 07-08-2011, 11:05 AM

I have been collecting guns since the 60's and have always collected by the motto,"never buy a gun you have to make excuses for". With me, if the grips don't match, I will pass. It is important to me a gun is 100% correct. I am not above parts changing if some small parts are less than perfect, but I don't have any need for unmatched guns.To me they are shooters and I have over 100 guns and plenty of shooters. Thanks, Big Larry