S&W Model 29 and K-38 Auction Wins

lamarw · December 12, 2018, 11:15 AM

I had an enjoyable time at a live auction this past weekend and won a couple of nice revolvers. The first is a S&W Model 29 (no dash) which is very close in production to the "Dirty Harry" revolver. It was manufactured in 1960 and still looks as good as new. It has the 6 & 1/2" barrel, Coke grips/stocks, and the factory clam shell wood presentation box.

The second revolver is a K-38 (Pre-Model 14) Masterpiece. It is in very good condition. I already have a K-38 (Pre-Model 15). So, these two can go side by side in my rack. The difference in the two is the barrel length. The Pre 15 has a 4" barrel and is known as the Combat Masterpiece. The Pre 14 has a 6" barrel and is simply known as the Masterpiece. Other than barrel length, I think they are the same - same. The new one, to me, was manufactured in 1950.

mk70ss · December 12, 2018, 11:45 AM

Two beautiful Smiths for sure!

rallyhound · December 13, 2018, 10:10 AM

very nice. I wish I had the money to win those kind of auctions.

natman · December 13, 2018, 10:18 AM

I believe the K-38 model that became the Model 14 was known as the Target Masterpiece.

Nathan · December 13, 2018, 01:32 PM

Very nice! I’m jealous of my competition! I too am seeing the value of those K frame Smith’s I overlooked in my youth!

tallball · December 13, 2018, 08:12 PM

Wow, I sure wish I had those! The K38 would look great on the shooting bench next to my K22!

lamarw · December 14, 2018, 12:07 PM

You are correct natman, as to the nomenclature. There seems to be more fans of the K-38 than the Dirty Harry.

I appreciate the nice comments. I am hoping they might arrive today at my FFL. It would make for a nice weekend.

December 12, 2018, 11:45 AM	#2
mk70ss Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,598	Two beautiful Smiths for sure! __________________ Say when.....

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rallyhound Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 271	very nice. I wish I had the money to win those kind of auctions. __________________ When it's all said and done--- More will be said Free" men do not ask permission to bear arms.

December 13, 2018, 10:18 AM	#4
natman Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2008 Posts: 2,607	I believe the K-38 model that became the Model 14 was known as the Target Masterpiece. __________________ Time Travelers' Wisdom: Never Do Yesterday What Should Be Done Tomorrow. If At Last You Do Succeed, Never Try Again.

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lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	You are correct natman, as to the nomenclature. There seems to be more fans of the K-38 than the Dirty Harry. I appreciate the nice comments. I am hoping they might arrive today at my FFL. It would make for a nice weekend. Last edited by lamarw; December 14, 2018 at 01:59 PM.

December 13, 2018, 01:32 PM	#5
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,331	Very nice! I’m jealous of my competition! I too am seeing the value of those K frame Smith’s I overlooked in my youth!

December 13, 2018, 08:12 PM	#6
tallball Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2014 Posts: 2,444	Wow, I sure wish I had those! The K38 would look great on the shooting bench next to my K22!