It's Here, K-32 Masterpiece

[Retired W4]

After a week of waiting I finally have it in my hands. I am not disappointed, original box, stocks and a Roy Jinks letter. This very hard to come by, 5 screw beauty is now in it's new home. It will rest next to it's 4 screw brother, a Model 16 ND in like condition. Now I need a non-model marked 4 screw "pre-16" to round out the set.

Unfortunately I will not have proper lighting until tomorrow for pictures. Until then this scanned copy of the accompanying letter will have to do. Stay tuned.

 

[tlawler]

Very nice. Can't wait to see pictures of it. That's one of my grail guns. I got bit by the bug when I found a 16-4.

 

[larryofcc]

Fortunately,I found and bought mine 13 years ago off this Forum. Mine was shipped in 1952 and is the Heavy Target type. $2,200, shipped. I thought that was a good deal 13 years ago. Big Larry

 

[Retired W4]

As promised, the K-32 Masterpiece. It's a keeper .

 

[Krogen]

Sweet! It's gorgeous!

 

[Retired W4]

A group shot of some K Masterpieces. From the top:

K-32, June 1955
Model 16 ND, January, 1961
K-22, July 1950
K-38, 4 screw, ~ 1957

Pardon the reflections.

 

[JRB416]

That is a VERY nice 32 Masterpiece. Yours makes me want one just like it. The bluing on Smiths from this era just grabs you, don't you think?

Congrats on a great find.

 

[22hipower]

Nice addition, and not easy to find. Oddly enough the boxes seem easier to find than the guns. I looked for 20 years or more for a 16 (pre or any dash number) and never came across one in the right condition at the right price, not that I saw that many of them. Last year I bought two on the same day, we just never know when treasures will show up.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[Gunhohulk]

Any way you could post a photo of the 16 no dash box if you have it?

 

[bigmoose]

OP, terrific find. Congrats on obtaining such a great package. I have a 16-3 that is one of my "never sell" guns.

 

[Retired W4]

Any way you could post a photo of the 16 no dash box if you have it?

The 16 ND came to me without the box but a friend and fellow SWCA member has this one for me when we get together next. I believe it's correct for Jan. 1961. Hopefully one of our members here can straighten me out on the box for the ND.

Just checked with SCSW, 5th Ed. and the box was used from 1957-1966, so it is correct for my 16 ND.

 

[Gunhohulk]

Thanks for the pics! I just picked up a 16 no dash and the box that came with it has the Bangor Punta box so it looks like it's a little late for my gun.

The 16 ND came to me without the box but a friend and fellow SWCA member has this one for me when we get together next. I believe it's correct for Jan. 1961. Hopefully one of our members here can straighten me out on the box for the ND.

Just checked with SCSW, 5th Ed. and the box was used from 1957-1966, so it is correct for my 16 ND.

 

[Retired W4]

Thanks for the pics! I just picked up a 16 no dash and the box that came with it has the Bangor Punta box so it looks like it's a little late for my gun.

Yes, likely not correct..

 

[S&WshooterFIN]

I bought this K32 / 16-2 last years. Shipped 1962

Now it is one of my Target Masterpiece group

 

[larryofcc]

A correct box numbered to the gun for a M19 no dash # K358063.
Shipped to the Williams Gun Site Co., February, 1960. Picked it up at the Big Reno Show a few years ago. Big Larry

 

[PMRet]

Congratulations on a great acquisition! This K-32 from 1956 is my all-time favorite revolver to shoot.

 

[NavySCPO]

1955 K32's

Congratulations on a beautiful find! These rare beauties just don't turn up too often, so I never miss a chance to show off the pride of my little collection.

Yours and mine are almost from the same shipment, my s/n is only 43 digits younger than yours, and shipped 5 days earlier in 1955. I know it means nothing but sure sounded cool when I was reading your letter from Roy. We're both near Atlanta, should go shoot them sometime ;-)

 

[Retired W4]

Congratulations on a beautiful find! These rare beauties just don't turn up too often, so I never miss a chance to show off the pride of my little collection.

Yours and mine are almost from the same shipment, my s/n is only 43 digits younger than yours, and shipped 5 days earlier in 1955. I know it means nothing but sure sounded cool when I was reading your letter from Roy. We're both near Atlanta, should go shoot them sometime ;-)

Very nice group of K Masterpieces. I am bringing my K-32 with me to the Union Hall show in Marietta today to show to a couple friends.

 

[Cities n Dust]

My recently added 16 ND box paperwork tools even has serial # on bottom of box.



Not sure how I did these pics this way but here they are.

Cities

 

[Cities n Dust]

Opps
This 16 ND has no blemishes nor a turn line

Cities