Looking for some info on this old revolver. Curious about the manufacture date and a possible model?

Hand Eject style.

Butt Serial number K 322546

38 S&W Special CTG

Adjustable sights

There is an "M" in the location for the model and also a "3" in a circle?

I was told it is a 1958 year but would like to verify that and get more (& or correct) info if available.

OH Yes. 4" Barrel

Welcome! There are two models that fit the details provided, the 4" barrel .38 Combat Masterpiece (later the model 15), and the 6" K-38 Masterpiece (model 14). If I remember SNs correctly yours was probably made in the mid-1950s, not long before model stamping started. Hope this is helpful.

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Alan
SWCA LM 2023, SWHF 220

Should be a marked model. The serial number is from 1958. Check the inside where the cylinder rotates into the gun there "should" be a model number like murphydog described. Post some pictures!

Probably one right on the cusp of model stamping. Barrel length?

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Alan
SWCA LM 2023, SWHF 220

Early 1958, and very likely not model-marked. Model numbers were assigned in 1957, but lots of the K-38 Masterpieces and CMs were assembled and shipped in the first few months of 1958 that did not get the model number stamped on them. There is a fair amount of overlap.

And yes, as Alan noted, the barrel length will determine whether this is a K-38 Masterpiece or a .38 Combat Masterpiece.

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Jack
SWCA #2475, SWHF #318

Very Helpful!

Thank You!!

There are serial number/date ranges, but production and ship dates are notoriously unpredictable, with guns shipping months to years (and sometimes decades) away from when they were built. A letter of authenticity from the S & W Historical Foundation would give you the exact day and destination of shipping for your .38 CM:

Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation - Letter Process - Insuring that the rich history of Smith & Wesson will continue for generations to come

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Alan
SWCA LM 2023, SWHF 220

The first half of 1958 is in the ball park.

Bill

I list two bracketing your SN K322546: K3153xx shipping 6/58 and K3351xx shipping 5/58. It's a strong possibility yours shipped about the same period.