Adjustable sight M10???

[JP@AK]

The thread is about post-WWII, and they were the first post-war Masterpiece line plus totally different than the pre-war K22, K32, and K38 Masterpiece line. Also, I use Jim Supica's and Roy Jinks" terminology for K22, since the model was a K frame, had a "K" serial number, plus the name is used by these experts in their books. They are the current readily accessible resources on the subject. Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson and 125 Years of Smith & Wesson

All true.
BUT:
S&W's practice was quite different. The catalogs, All Model Circulars and box labels never applied the "K-22" or "K-38" nomenclature to the Combat versions. It was just .22 Combat Masterpiece or .38 Combat Masterpiece, sometimes even without the caliber.

The sole exception that I'm aware of was the spec sheet included in the box for the Model 15, after model numbers started showing up. That spec sheet did refer to the Model 15 as a K-38 Combat Masterpiece. But the box label during the same period did not. So the overall preponderance of evidence is that K-38 was not used by Smith & Wesson to describe the Combat versions in the Masterpiece line.

 

[JP@AK]

I should have added that it really doesn't matter much. Call them what you like. I just thought the historical record is worth noting.

This is akin to the "debate" over pre-model language. If people want to use that, it is no skin off my teeth. I personally prefer not to use it. But I can see where some find it useful.

I don't think we ought to have big arguments over this stuff. Don't we have better things to do?

 

[DWalt]

All true.
BUT:
S&W's practice was quite different. The catalogs, All Model Circulars and box labels never applied the "K-22" or "K-38" nomenclature to the Combat versions. It was just .22 Combat Masterpiece or .38 Combat Masterpiece, sometimes even without the caliber.

The sole exception that I'm aware of was the spec sheet included in the box for the Model 15, after model numbers started showing up. That spec sheet did refer to the Model 15 as a K-38 Combat Masterpiece. But the box label during the same period did not. So the overall preponderance of evidence is that K-38 was not used by Smith & Wesson to describe the Combat versions in the Masterpiece line.

Some of the earlier S&W advertising says "The Combat Masterpiece," below which it says: Calibers .38 S&W Special and .22. No K-xx is to be seen.

All advertising I have seen for the target version includes the K-xx. e.g., K-22 Masterpiece.

 

[ken158]

Sounds more like a pawn shop than a gun shop

 

[Muley Gil]

I should have added that it really doesn't matter much. Call them what you like. I just thought the historical record is worth noting.

This is akin to the "debate" over pre-model language. If people want to use that, it is no skin off my teeth. I personally prefer not to use it. But I can see where some find it useful.

I don't think we ought to have big arguments over this stuff. Don't we have better things to do?

Exactly! Like, 9mm v. .45, can I shoot .38 special +P in a M27, grips or stocks, etc.

 

[4speed]

if you think thats bad,
I just got a used S&W in .455 listed as a pre model 10
and the place I found it sells a LOT of used vintage guns

 

[Muley Gil]

My thoughts-Why argue?

Model 10s are generally cheaper than other handguns, so the buyer MIGHT get a better price. The seller knows (or should know) how much he has invested in his wares.

Remember, buyer beware!

 

[Engine49guy]

The big question is what was their asking price?
Pre Model marked 5 screw Combat Masterpiece revolvers are becoming quite collectable.

 

[mtgianni]

The only other possibility is that it is a Pre model 10 with a King sight or other adjustable sight added. The frame would be milled for this add on. I would think that would be easily detected by most on the board but perhaps not all.

 

[Green Frog]

OK, once and for all, how many angels can dance on the head of a pin? I know we are all waiting breathlessly!

Green Frog

 

[murphydog]

Just to wrap up…

The OP posted about a gun advertised as a "model 10" with an adjustable rear and ramp front sight, without mention of a barrel rib. The gun most consistent with this information was a .38 M & P Target.

Now that we know the gun in question is a .38 Comabt Masterpiece we can all sleep comfortably at night. Thread closed.