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01-01-2010, 12:16 AM
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Need help identifying manufacture date
Hi! I recently picked up a model 14-4 38 spl. K38 MASTERPIECE still in original box. blue with 8 3/8 barrel I would like to find out manufacture date and possible value. serial number is
1K5 1xx. Any info would help. Thanks
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01-01-2010, 12:19 AM
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Hi, welcome and Happy New Year! A 1970 production gun. If it is new in box with all the paperwork, tools, etc., I would guess in the $500 range. Interested to see what others think. Hope this is helpful.
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01-01-2010, 12:31 AM
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Hi! Thanks a bunch, didn't think it that old. I like it more now. Can't wait to shoot. I'm wondering if it's a target model due to the long barrel. Thanks!
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01-01-2010, 12:49 AM
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The full name of this gun is the K-38 Target Masterpiece, so technically it is a target gun  . Many more were made with 6" than 8 3/8" barrels, as yours has.
If yours has a very wide hammer spur and trigger, these parts are known as Target types - you'll see a gun with both these on the gun referred to as a "full Target" revolver. Happy New Year, and enjoy!
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01-01-2010, 10:17 AM
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Did you leave out a digit in the serial number? 14-4s started in 1977 if I'm reading right.
Welcome to the forum. 14s are usually great shooters.
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01-01-2010, 03:54 PM
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Hi! Thanks for the heads up, your right. I did leave off a digit, it's actually 81K51xx. Does that make more sense? It's a nice firearm either way. Thanks for your help.
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01-01-2010, 04:17 PM
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Hi! The gun does have those parts, so cool it makes sense. Thanks for you input!
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01-01-2010, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MrAmerican
Hi! Thanks for the heads up, your right. I did leave off a digit, it's actually 81K51xx. Does that make more sense? It's a nice firearm either way. Thanks for your help.
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81K makes it a 1980 gun.
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01-01-2010, 04:41 PM
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Thanks again for your help.
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