8 3/8” in the Model 14?

[Valmet]

Approx what year did S&W catalog the 8 3/8" bbl in a Model 14? The ones I seem to see are generally -4s but wondering if they were introduced earlier in that model? Thanks in advance gents.

 

[Fullmetaljacket]

Standard Catalogue says 8 3/8" barrel introduced in 1959, 14-1.

 

[BigMuddy]

I had a M14 "no dash" that I gave to a friend. Not sure of manufacture date It had non-relieved targets on it. Heckuva shooter.

Dan

 

[Shotguncoach]

The serial number on this one puts it in 1960. My friends tell me I'm cheating because the barrel is touching the target when I shoot.

 

[Sevens]

Mine is a 14-3 from early 1971. I love the long 8-3/8" tube and it does not feel either gangly or unwieldy at all.

 

[Delta Romeo]

The first S&W I bought that started my love affair is a Model 14 no dash with 8 3/8" barrel with target grips. Serial K 339352

S&WCA #3896
Donnie

 

[bravastar1]

I own a 4 screw Md 14 8 3/8th's that shipped in January 1959. K338319. I have not heard of an earlier one like this.

 

[USBP SW]

The serial number on this one puts it in 1960. My friends tell me I'm cheating because the barrel is touching the target when I shoot.

I was never accused of pressing the barrel against the target, your arm must be longer than mine, I only had to try to explain the powder burns on the target.

 

[Truckman]

My 4 screw 14-1, 8 3/8" shipped March 1964 according to Roy......Ben