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Old 02-19-2016, 02:05 PM
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I am helping a friend of a friend sell some handguns. One is a K-38 Combat Masterpiece. Serial is K 240395 which dates to 1955.

Pros: Serial numbers on barrel, cylinder, extractor star match the serial on the butt. No pitting, strong bluing throughout most of gun. Lock up and timing are tight. Action is crisp with smooth double action.

Cons: Stocks are not original (PC Magnas from the '70s, i guess). Holster wear at muzzle (typical little triangles of missing bluing on each side). Paint on ramp front sight. The three screws visible on the sideplate have been buggered. Also, the screwdriver used was too large for the smaller diameter screws, causing a very slight bevel of the screw holes (oh, the insanity). I did not remove the stocks. Lets assume that the screw under the right stock received the same treatment.

Overall, a nice revolver that was stored properly and functions well. Too bad about the grips and shade tree mechanic touch.

What should I tell him to expect as far as price, considering I put it here on the forum for sale? Doing little favors like this for friends, and friends of friends, keeps me in the loop if some really cool stuff surfaces.

I will try to post a couple of ****** cell phone shots of the gun.

I am estimating $275-$375. I would appreciate some thoughts from my forum buddies. Thanks guys.
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North of $650. Shame about the screws.
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I think you have it about right.How bad are those beveled holes?
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Oh, if you are serious about the $275 tell him I'll buy it now.
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The holes are only noticeable if you know what to look for. I have an overly critical eye when it comes to guns.
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I would guess a little higher, perhaps $450 or so. Figure in replacement sideplate screws and correct stocks to get to near full value, $550 or so.
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It's not just the buggered screws - I would be concerned about what the careless "gunsmith" did to the internals.

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If you want a shooter, throw $300 at it. You know in a week you can at least get that for it as a house/truck gun.
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