Question about a K-38 Box Label
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Yes. But that box label hung around for a long time. I have a Model 14 that shipped in July 1959, in a box with the same label.
From what I can see of your box, however, it appears to be an older one.
From what I can see of your box, however, it appears to be an older one.
I have three notes for the Heavy Masterpiece.
1st K 38 Heavy Masterpiece 2/4/49 (approved 8/19/48)
1st K-38 Heavy Barrel Masterpiece, K66222, shipped to Cap't T. Thurmond Barrier, USMC, 2/4/49.
1st K-38 Heavy Barrel Masterpiece, K66198, with target hammer, reached shipping room, on 2/9/49.
My earliest Heavy barrel is K107617 that shipped in July 1951. It is wearing a pair of Target stocks I purchased, originally came with Magnas.
1st K 38 Heavy Masterpiece 2/4/49 (approved 8/19/48)
1st K-38 Heavy Barrel Masterpiece, K66222, shipped to Cap't T. Thurmond Barrier, USMC, 2/4/49.
1st K-38 Heavy Barrel Masterpiece, K66198, with target hammer, reached shipping room, on 2/9/49.
My earliest Heavy barrel is K107617 that shipped in July 1951. It is wearing a pair of Target stocks I purchased, originally came with Magnas.
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OP
My box is for s/n K256558. I should have put this info in the post.
Thx for your info
Thx for your info
Makes sense. That is a 1956 serial number and roughly the period when that box style started shipping.
I was thinking that Bullmack's box might have been blue/black and not gold, but not enough to see clearly. Label remained the same as early heavy guns.
OP
It is a blue/black box and the original end box printing shown in this additional photo was for a 32 Heavy Masterpiece. The label on the opposite end is for the 38 Heavy Masterpiece and is an obvious add on label - much like discussed in the recent thread for 4" & 6" 22 Combat Masterpiece guns.
