New to me Model 14-1

[blackdeuce]

Just picked this up today. I have a number of Smiths, but didn't have a model 14. This one came with the original grips, but they have a couple of little chips at the base and these presentation grips look a lot nicer.

Any guesses as to the type of wood in these grips? They have black washers

 

[blackdeuce]

Figured out how to post photos...

 

[glshuck]

Sweet piece!

 

[weatherby]

Very nice
You don't see many 14-1's
The wood is Goncalo Alves and the stocks are in the right time frame for the gun too.

 

[Rustywrench]

Thats a real Beauty!

 

[Equipoise]

Very nice 14-1!
I recently purchased a 14-2 made in 1967. 6" Bbl. Mine is incredibly accurate, but will spend most of its life in the safe. I think you will be very pleased with your acquisition.
I also bought a model 10–7 with a 3" Bbl. Over 50 years of collecting, and I realized I had never owned a S&W model 10 or M&P. This is probably the most significant revolver ever made so I thought it appropriate I should have one. I wasn't disappointed.

 

[blackdeuce]

I had a number of Smith and Wesson before I bought a model 10. I now have a 10-5 and a 10-8 that is a 4 inch nickel heavy barrel. There's something really cool about it.

 

[LEO918]

Very nice acquisition, OP. Coincidentally two of my favorites are a Model 14-1 and a Model 10-8.

 

[blackdeuce]

Very nice acquisition, OP. Coincidentally two of my favorites are a Model 14-1 and a Model 10-8.

Very nice!

 

[ameridaddy]

That's a big WOW!

 

[sophie]

Very nice Model 14-1 and congratulations on the purchase. Nice presentation grips.

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

Just picked this up today. I have a number of Smiths, but didn't have a model 14. This one came with the original grips, but they have a couple of little chips at the base and these presentation grips look a lot nicer.

Great looking 14 was it refinished or mint?

My service revolver a 14 from 1966 is well worn with a lot of honest wear on it. Thank you for sharing.

 

[blackdeuce]

Great looking 14 was it refinished or mint?

My service revolver a 14 from 1966 is well worn with a lot of honest wear on it. Thank you for sharing.

I don't believe it's been refinished and it's not mint. It has some light handling marks.

 

[tlawler]

Nice find. They aren't very abundant, if not downright scarce. Mine is my birthyear revolver…1961

 

[blackdeuce]

Nice find. They aren't very abundant, if not downright scarce. Mine is my birthyear revolver…1961

Nice! Mine is 1961 as well. Missed my birthyear by one year. I have a 15-2 and 25 no dash for birthyear guns.

 

[bobsguns]

I have two Model 14s, both are no-dash.

One is a 6", the other a 8-3/8". I don't see many 8-3/8" models out there.

 

[kscharlie]

That is a very nice looking 14-1. You will enjoy shooting that one! The Model 14-1 is a bit scarce as they were only made or about 2 years. The SCSW 5th Edition states the 14-1 is worth a premium of 25% to 50%. The gun that got me started on the S&W collecting binge was a 14-1 Single Action. Definitely one of my favorites.

 

[bananaman]

Can't go go wrong with a Model 14! Bought mine while on a getaway weekend. (2014) It is a -3 though. Paid $410 for it. They are so darn accurate! Bob Sorry, can't find pics

 

[blackdeuce]

That is a very nice looking 14-1. You will enjoy shooting that one! The Model 14-1 is a bit scarce as they were only made or about 2 years. The SCSW 5th Edition states the 14-1 is worth a premium of 25% to 50%. The gun that got me started on the S&W collecting binge was a 14-1 Single Action. Definitely one of my favorites.

Nice! Did it ship with Diamond Targets? Mine had Diamond Magna grips from the factory.

 

[JP@AK]

Mine had Diamond Magna grips from the factory.

Magna stocks were standard. Targets were an option, and the gun had to be ordered that way, either by a distributor, dealer or individual.

 

[kscharlie]

Nice! Did it ship with Diamond Targets? Mine had Diamond Magna grips from the factory.

When I obtained the gun, it was wearing a pair of "modified" target stocks, which I have since replaced with the ones shown, period correct but not original to the gun. It was originally shipped from the factory with magna stocks.

 

[S&WshooterFIN]

I bought my 14-3 20 years ago from a coworker who needed a Bull Bar but didn't have the money. I bought the Bull Bar and got a 14-3 instead.
It cost me EUR 200. I thought it was just another S&W revolver, maybe I'll trade it for something better.
It's not good for anything, no one wants to pay anything for it, I thought it was almost worthless. Now here on the forum I've realized that it is at least appreciated in its home country, as is the model 16 (K-32) which is available here for a lot cheaper.
This year I found a big pile of LAPUA .38 Spl 9.6g LWC cartridges almost for free.
The Model 14 is a nice gun to shoot them at a target

 

[heeter3]

blackdeuce,the 14 is a gem.Mine is a pleasure to shoot and it simply will not let me miss no matter how hard I try.Enjoy your 14.

 

[Retired W4]

Very nice. I have a 13-1, 15-1 and a 17-1. I think I should have some more K frame -1's, like the 14-1, 18-1 and 19-1. I would really like a 16-1 but I don't think they exist.