Picked Up A 14-1 Today

[H P Bushrod]

What's kind of strange about it is it has a 4 inch barrel with the same profile as a 6 inch model (not tapered). It's serial# is K4535XX. On the left side of frame (when I removed the grips), APD135 is engraved in the frame, so I'm assuming it was a police gun at one time. It got traded in at one of the local gun stores I visit. I'd rate it at 80-85% condition. Bought it for $299. Unfortunately, I can't post pics of it. Anyone else have one of these 4 inch heavy barred 14's?

[Cpt. Obvious]

I've seen them for sale before, don't have one though. Original 4" barrel? Not cut down? The ones I've seen that were cut down were obvious, the rollmarks weren't centered. I have read about some being made with 4" barrels and read about LE agencies cutting down 6" barrels.

I just typed this out on my phone and realized its probably of little to no help...

[H P Bushrod]

Any and all feedback is appreciated. Thanks for your reply. It's a factory barrel. All roll marks are in the correct locations and the barrel has the proper S&W crown on the front (it's not flat). The gun looks like a Model 19 without the ejector rod being enclosed.

[wheelgun610]

I don't recall the serial ranges, but there were a couple batches of four inch 14's made for Dayton Distributors. Seems like a lot of the ones we see and hear about also went to law enforcement.

There are a few of those in the hands of forum members and no doubt someone can fill in the holes in the story.

Mark

[linde]

There are several threads in the 1961 to 1980 section that share some good information on the various 4" Model 14s . . . here are two:

Model 14 with 4-inch barrel

Four inch 14-3 (update: It lettered)

Enjoy . . . they are fine revolvers,

Russ

[H P Bushrod]

Thanks for the info! It's appreciated.