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S&W Revolvers: 1961 to 1980 3-Screw PINNED Barrel SWING-OUT Cylinder Hand Ejectors WITH Model Numbers


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Old 03-30-2015, 01:50 PM
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I have what I would identify as a K-38, 6" BBL, 3 screw, pinned BBL. There is no Model number stamped into the yolk.
The S/N is K 3121XX, I would appreciate information on the Model Number and probable year of production. Thanks in advance.
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1957 - right before they started stamping as Model 14
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K 3121XX
K288,989 – K317,822...1957 (manufacture)
It was probably made before model numbering and stamping started.
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It is a K-38 Masterpiece, and should be a 4-screw frame (counting the one at the base if the front trigger guard).
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murphydog I went back and checked and you are correct there is a fourth screw in front of the trigger guard, I had never noticed it before. Thank You.
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