Identify this gun please?

[KDJones]

I have what I believe to be a K38 Combat Masterpiece serial # is K588241 and when I swing the cylinder out it says Model 14-2. Can anyone tell me the date shipped or manufactured?

 

[robertrwalsh]

Looks like 1964. shipping date.

 

[hkcavalier]

If it's a 14 it's more properly called just "Masterpiece."

Sounds like 1964 timeframe. Maybe someone with one with a close serial and a factory letter can tighten that up, but even popular guns like the 14 didn't always ship in order.

 

[Muley Gil]

Welcome to the Forum.

The 6" revolver is the Masterpiece. The 2" and 4" barrels are the Combat Masterpieces and should be marked M15, though sometimes a M14 stamped frame is used to build a Combat Masterpiece.

 

[KDJones]

Thanks. 6" barrel. Not a combat masterpiece.
I appreciate everyone's help.

 

[just plain joe]

If you have a S & W revolver that looks like a Model 15, with a 4 inch heavy barrel and the stamping "14-2" in the yoke area, you may have a "Hanen Special" or a "Dayton Special", as it may be referred to by either moniker. If that is the case, you are very lucky.

Google is your friend.


JPJ