What model 38 special?
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It appears to be a K-38 Masterpiece, from the late 1940s to early-mid 1950s. This tapered barrel version was made with, then replaced by the untapered/wide rib version that was first called the "Heavy" Masterpiece.
The Pachmayr grip is a later addition, and the serial number would give you its age.
The Pachmayr grip is a later addition, and the serial number would give you its age.
Hey, Thanks to both of you. I must be getting senile in my old age. I have a K22 that looks just like the K38 in the pic.. If I had only looked at my K22 before asking the question. Thanks again guys. Fellow wants to sell it for $375.00, is it worth it?
Yes, grab it!
If the other side looks like tthis side it is worth $375 all day long. I do advise you pull the grips before you make the deal. Those rubber grips trap moisture and there is often some rust starting under them. A correct set of diamond magnas should be avalible somewhere.
Here is a pic. of the other side.
Going to meet the seller after lunch today to look it over. I will be sure to remove the grips and take a look, thanks for the heads up. I think it's an early 1950 or before model. Seller says it's in real good working condition.
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Yes, about a 30-40% discount from its current value, even with the rubber stocks. It has a Target (wide) hammer and a standard width trigger, a common option for target shooting (for faster single action hammer cocking).
It appears that another forum member is eyeing the same misidentified gun...
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With that serial number I'm thinking the second half of 1948. But that target hammer was not available until late 1949, so it would be an owner replacement somewhere later in the gun's life.
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Run, Roland, run! 
Run, Roland, run!
I did run and now it's mine.
Seller was who I bought my K-22 from a while back, so in appreciation for that sale he knocked the price down on this one a little more. He is a good guy to deal with that's for sure. Anyway all #'s match and it locks up nice and tight. It is # K50020 and I am happy. Those old rubber grips fit me well, it's gonna be a shooter for me. Oh, I did take the grips off for a look and it's clean and rust free. Please don't think this is a safe queen, cause it's not. It has it's history of minor scratches, but I can live with them. It was taken good care of for a user gun. I better shut up and go play with it some more. Thanks for all the help everyone provided.
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You did very well. VERY well. I have a K38 (14-3 IIRC) that I bought from a forum member a few years back. It makes me look like a very good shooter.
Yep that was me. I sent a reply to the guy early this morning but got no reply. He had it listed as a model 19.
I tried to get my paws on that one as well
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leonardocarrillo
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Lo felicito por la compra,aqui en Argentina por un revolver como ese piden de $700 a $900 y si tiene la caja y grip originales de $1200 a $1500,dependiendo de su estado de conservacion-
Perdon que escribo en español pero no hablo ingles.
Gracias.
Perdon que escribo en español pero no hablo ingles.
Gracias.
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