King Super Target With ROPERS - M&P 38 Special

RKmesa

RKmesa

Platinum
Joined
Oct 9, 2006
Messages
7,554
Reaction score
50,435
Location
AZ
Had the camera out on this bright, sunny AZ day and thought I'd take a few photos of my latest acquisition. It is SN S928748 and it has the full King treatment - Super Target Rib, Red Post FS, and Cockeyed King Hammer. In addition, it has a beautiful set of target Roper Stocks in mint condition. I have had this gun on my mind for a couple of years and finally pulled the trigger. A Big "Thank You" to one of the long-time members of this forum for allowing me to take custody of this beauty. Enough with the words - here's the photos:















I would love to see photos of any of your King Super Target's (I know that there are more than a few out there...):)

Thanks for letting me share.
 
Last edited:
Register to hide this ad
Yep. That's basically a good as guns ever get right there. My jealousy is boundless.

King Super Targets are the bees knees. I have 2 now and that in no way dampens my desire for them.

Just shot this one for the first time yesterday:

v7W1pji.jpg


It may not have a cockeyed hammer but I think King did re-cut the checkering on the hammer because it's a lot deeper and grippier. This gun is so incredible, my other K frame .38 targets are going to go away I think.

Then there is my other one, I don't think I need to say much about it. Everything you might suspect about this gun is true:

NdZ6nma.jpg
 
One day I hope to stumble up on a King Super Target like these fine pieces.

Very nice!
 
You guys sure know how to get a Smith and Wesson lover to turn green with envy! Beautiful!
 
Haven't been lucky enough to find a S&W Super Target that I could afford, and missed out on the one King sighted Smith that I was going to buy as I waited too long and another member recently picked it up off gunbroker. But I am fortunate enough to own a Colt Super Target, as well a Colt 22lr with King sights and skeleton cockeyed hammer - both with Ropers. The Micro sighted, Sanderson stocked Colt is another of my favorite old target guns.
 
Last edited:
Beautiful guns - please keep them coming:)

Sorry to those of you who have to endure seeing this again, but here is my Outdoorsman (displayed many times before - 'cause it is one of my favorites and I never tire of looking at it) with the full King treatment. I purchased the above 38 M&P to keep it company:





All the best and Happy New Year!!:p
 
boykinlp said:
I have one that I like to show too! I no longer have a pair of Ropers for it (sold them). The factory letter has its ship date at January 17, 1931 so it is a very, very early one.

Click to expand...

You!

You made me do this thing that has destroyed my wallet. That picture right there pushed me over the edge and forced me to get into King Super Targets.

Thanks a lot!

(no, really, I mean it)
 
It's a shame all of those guns have had their collector value ruined by being altered from original. I feel so sorry for you in fact, that I'll take them off your hands. I'm sure you will be relieved to know that I'll give you $100 apiece plus shipping for those altered guns so you will no longer have to hang your heads in shame. No, don't try to thank me, I'm just trying to help out where I can as part of my New Year's Resolution. :D

Froggie
 
All I can say is WOW!
That certainly is a beautiful gun, and the Ropers put it over the top.

Richard, I hope 2014 is full of many other acquisitions for you like that one!!
 
Dark Side KST

Target of opportunity dark side sub for the K-32 I can't afford. Pre war Colt OMHBT King Super Target in .32 with the full treatment--rib, sights, hammer, trigger shoe, and Ropers (my ONLY KST). This just in--finally corralled a box of pre war .32 Colt New Police Ammo--not the Western I've been looking for, but not a bad sub.



 
Last edited:
I bet that points like a dream and hold the same hole all day long! Thanks for sharing. :)

RKmesa said:
Had the camera out on this bright, sunny AZ day and thought I'd take a few photos of my latest acquisition. It is SN S928748 and it has the full King treatment - Super Target Rib, Red Post FS, and Cockeyed King Hammer. In addition, it has a beautiful set of target Roper Stocks in mint condition. I have had this gun on my mind for a couple of years and finally pulled the trigger. A Big "Thank You" to one of the long-time members of this forum for allowing me to take custody of this beauty. Enough with the words - here's the photos:















I would love to see photos of any of your King Super Target's (I know that there are more than a few out there...):)

Thanks for letting me share.
Click to expand...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

moosedog
  • Locked
Colt "King Super Target" / TC Encore 209x50 FS
Replies
4
Views
4K
moosedog
moosedog
22hipower
Pre War 38/44 OD with King Super Target Rib (Letter Received 11/25/24)
2
Replies
34
Views
3K
22hipower
22hipower
R
  • Locked
Withdrawn --- For Sale Colt King Super Target
Replies
5
Views
1K
RILEY31
R
R
  • Locked
WITHDRAWN>> F/S Colt King Super Target and S&W 1911sc
Replies
5
Views
2K
RILEY31
R
George_in_SD
  • Locked
Factory Engraved S&W's, 38/44 OD Pre War, Multiple Colt SAA, US Army K38 & More!
Replies
2
Views
2K
Fullmetaljacket
F

Latest posts

Back
Top