WTS: S&W K-38 (REDUCED!) , S&W pre-31 (SPF).

mzimmers · #1 07-30-2010, 02:31 PM

Hi, all -

This is a "thin the herd" exercise, so I'm not looking for trades.

1. Smith & Wesson K-38 Combat Masterpiece (.38 Special). This is NOT a model 14 or 15; this is a *true* Combat Masterpiece. This is a 5-screw model from ~1955.

Mechanically, it's excellent, but it does have a significant bluing loss at the high points on the barrel, frame and cylinder (probably from holster carry). The metal itself is free of gouges or nicks, so it would be a good candidate for a trip to Ford's for a refinish. Lockup is reasonably tight; end shake is minimal. Feels very good in DA, and excellent in SA. S/N is K250XXX. Originally $450, now $350 and I'll throw in a Tyler trigger shoe (value ~30). Despite the bluing loss, many would consider this a rather collectible old Smith.

2. ** SPF ** Smith & Wesson pre-31 (chambered in .32 S&W). This is an excellent "progression gun" for teaching shooters who are sensitive to recoil, and bridges the gap nicely between .22 LR and .38 special. It is in truly excellent condition except for some mottling of the bluing on the side plate (it's not on the frame, so you could probably just get the plate refinished if you like). DA is stiff but smooth; SA is outstanding. $350.

First "I'll take it" followed up by a PM confirmation gets the gun(s).

Prices do not include shipping. Guns will be coming from 95014, so plan accordingly before you commit to buying. You can estimate shipping (figure a 4 lb. package for the K-38, 3 lb. for the pre-31), but remember it must go overnight.

Both of these guns are C&R eligible.

Feel free to contact me with any questions. Thanks for looking.

Mike

alaskavett · #2 07-30-2010, 02:56 PM

Mike, I have a PM headed your way on the 32. Thanks, Kyle

mzimmers · #3 07-30-2010, 04:58 PM

PM replied. I'm going to post the answers here, in case others want to know the same. I hope this doesn't count as a premature bump.

From this post:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/blogs/p...on-police.html

...I'd say the .32 appears to be a Regulation Police, based on:

- the s/n is on the front of the grip, not the butt
- the grip is what I'd call a round butt, but may well be a square but with the "rebated" square butt mentioned in the post. It definitely isn't a normal square butt.
- the stocks do indeed have the patent marking mentioned in the post above. (No numbers on the stocks, though, but they fit so well, I'm almost sure they're original.)

The s/n is the same on the frame, barrel and cylinder: 3811XX.

m308c · #4 07-31-2010, 01:12 PM

Hi
m308c here, I would like to buy this one.
Sent you a PM.
mark

mzimmers · #5 08-02-2010, 07:48 PM

Sigh...taking gun pics is HARD. Here's a few more, such as they are. The one that really matters (IMO) is the one that shows the mottling on the side plate. The sun was playing games with the picture, but I think you can tell what's what there.

Also: significant price reduction on the Combat Masterpiece.

m308c · #6 08-03-2010, 02:23 PM

thanks
Mark.............

mzimmers · #7 08-03-2010, 03:06 PM

Pre-31 is now SPF to Mark. Thanks!

mzimmers · #8 08-05-2010, 05:58 PM

One more bump for the K-38 before I lose interest in selling it.