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Finally... A Narrow-Ribbed K-32 Masterpiece (and the Trio)
After a couple of years of looking for the perfect K-32 to add to my collection, and lots of leads from helpful forum members, I finally was able to bring one home. K68492 was shipped in March 1949 and currently sports a Micro cockeyed hammer. And here she is...
And now the narrow ribbed Masterpiece Trio (K-22, K-32 and K-38):
I'd love to see photos of your Masterpiece trio's as well...
Thanks for letting me share,
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Very nice Richard! I am working on a narrow rib trio myself. The one I need should be easy, the K-38, but I haven't yet found it. I didn't think it would be this challenging. Nice LERK on your K-38!
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It's official, I hate you!!  Not only was I born a couple of months after that gun was shipped, but I have narrow rib K-38 and K-22 examples waiting for a sibling. Don't tell me you found it in an old man's attic and bought it for $50 or something like that... I think I would break out in tears!
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Don't tell me you found it in an old man's attic and bought it for $50 or something like that... I think I would break out in tears!
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I don't think you'll be needin' a hankie.
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Very nice Richard! I was watching that gun. It went to a great home!
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Richard.
Congrats. I'm glad you found it. Too Bad the WI K32 didn't work out. It was a beauty as well.
I did find out it ended up in the hands of another SWCA forum member from WI, so that was neat.
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04-27-2014, 01:34 AM
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That is something to see sir - what an awesome group!!
I want to see the Combat Masterpiece trio next please
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Beautiful Masterpiece Collection.
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Some closer ups of the Micro Hammer:
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Don't tell me you found it in an old man's attic and bought it for $50 or something like that... I think I would break out in tears!
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No need to break out in tears... I wish I could of purchased the K-32 for $50, but alas I had to resort to GB  and I paid what I thought was a fair, but "market" price for one in this condition with the box (in the $2,700 range by the time I got it home). It came with ill-fitting later period diamond magnas. But, I just happened to have a set of high shoulder magnas in my "woodpile" that are stamped in the 68XXX range. They fit the gun very nicely.
The K-32 also had a trigger shoe on it when I bought it that was quickly removed and added to my bag of a dozen or so trigger shoes. The Micro cockeyed hammer, a pleasant surprise for me when I opened the packaging, was not readily apparent in the seller's photos and is something that I consider a bonus.
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Holy Cats.
that's all I have to say.
Regards and congratulations
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No need to break out in tears... I wish I could of purchased the K-32 for $50, but alas I had to resort to GB and I paid what I thought was a fair, but "market" price for one in this condition with the box (in the $2,700 range by the time I got it home). It came with ill-fitting later period diamond magnas. But, I just happened to have a set of high shoulder magnas in my "woodpile" that are stamped in the 68XXX range. They fit the gun very nicely.
The K-32 also had a trigger shoe on it when I bought it that was quickly removed and added to my bag of a dozen or so trigger shoes. The Micro cockeyed hammer, a pleasant surprise for me when I opened the packaging, was not readily apparent in the seller's photos and is something that I consider a bonus. |
The Seller mentioned the Micro Hammer in the Auction text.
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I just went back and looked and you are absolutely correct!!! I must have been more interested in the photos that in the text - I completely missed that...  I better pay closer attention on my future purchases.
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Richard. Very nice. 1949 was my birth year!
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Congratulations!!!
Kudos to you sir, for having captured the most elusive of the trio! I know from experience how difficult it can be to accomplish this feat, and the willingness to devote the effort it requires. I even went so far as to acquire an extra K-32 box (only) when I had the chance, just in case I ever find another one (fat chance, I know) - I think the number is somewhere near yours, I'll have to check.
Here's a pic with my set - and their grandchildren
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Richard, I just filled the last spot of my trio. Guess I need to find a box for the K38. 
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I am happy for you Richard, I was also watching that one and when it ended I looked at the buyer and smiled. Thanks for the smile!
Beautiful trio.
Why hello Doc, I see you completed your trio also. Also a beautiful threesome?!':"/$@
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That is a beautiful trio. Congratulations on completing one of the holy grails of S&W collecting. Whats next?
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Well, since you asked... 
I posted this a while ago, but I still have them all.
K-22 in front, K-38 in back, K-32 in between. This is a mixed set because I had only a wide-rib K-38 at the time I took this picture. Since then I have picked up other Masterpieces that would allow me to pose a separate narrow-rib troika, though a second threesome wasn't the point of the acquisitions. Someday when I have the camera out I need to stage the new guys for a for a fashion shoot.
Richard, congratulations! Nice score. And my congratulations too to anyone else who has managed to put together a Masterpiece threesome. If I hadn't had some unforeseen and extremely good luck along the way, I'd still be looking to complete my first set.
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You found a very nice gun. I think you did OK on he price also. will you have the gun in Columbus? Larry
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Richard,
Congratulations on putting those three together. Your collection just keeps getting better all the time.
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Mine are all shooters, not nearly as nice as yours...
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Larry:
Unfortunately, I'm not going to be able to attend this year's symposium due to family conflicts. 
Hopefully next year...
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