Dayton 14-2 Hanen Special

[Shotguncoach]

I snuck this one out the back door while y'all were napping. Based on what I paid, my guess is that everyone else just glanced at it and thought it was a 15-2 and that the description had a typo. The barrel profile should have been a hint, but hey - I'm not going to complain.

According to Mike Priwer's article, this little jewel was part of the last batch of 197 guns. It will take a few weeks to get here. There will be many more photos and a range report as soon as possible. Here are some pics from the auction for now.....and yes, I did notice that the rear and middle sideplate screws have been swapped.

 

[Engine49guy]

The four inch 14-2 Hanen Specials ( aka Dayton guns) are a very interesting variation of the K38 Masterpiece.
I've managed to aquire three,
one from batch 1, onefrom batch 2 and one from batch 3.
All three are blue with standard hammer and triggers ,
The first two have numbered diamond PC Magnas, the third one has diamond walnut checkered targets.
These are unique guns that seem to combine the thicker heavier profile barrel from the Model 10HB or Model 13 without any barrel rib grooves then added a raised Patridge ramp.
I must have missed Mike Priwers article on them, but might offer that early post war 6" K38's had the narrow rib barrel that would be the style used on the 4" Combat Masterpiece but small batches of K38 Masterpieces were also made in 5" narrow rib profile as well as wide rib profile "Heavy Masterpiece" revolvers with barrels in 2", 4" and 5" lengths as well as the standard 6" and 8,3/8" lengths mentioned.

 

[CHARLIE699]

Great catch on a hard-to-find revolver. I've but one 14-2 "Hanen". It's a favorite! It resides with a younger 15-5 HB "Combat Masterpiece". Similar handling but your just cannot replicate that 1960's fit, finish & action.

 

[Rustywrench]

NIce Gun! thanks for sharing that information too.