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Originally Posted by mkk41
14 , 14-1 , 14-2 , 14- whatever! It's still the K-38 Masterpiece and it ruled .38 bullseye shooting competitions (along with the Colt Officers Model Match) for many years!
Here's my oft-posted 'transitional' Model 14-2 4-screw. Serial number K454007 says she was made in 1960. Professionally engraved on the sideplate as a presentation piece from a former county sheriff in 1965. A subsequent owner scribed his name into the sideplate with a sharp scriber. 
Oh well , I was looking for a shooter when I fount it with Pachmayrs , trigger shoe and a lot of dirt and lead from .38 specials. But it cleaned up very nicely. A 1960 4-screw 14-2 probably woulda cost a lot more than what I paid without the added artwork. |
Interesting, and just goes to show that you never know with S&W, nor when a gun may have shipped vs what the book says about the serial number. My 14-1 has a higher serial number than your -2, and it shipped in May '62. I see yours has the -2 ejector rod, while mine has a -1 rod and four screws.
