.38 S&W Revolver Model?

langley315 · January 6, 2012, 05:32 PM

I have a .38 S&W Revolver with a 4" barrel. I cannot find a model number. There is the number K 296420 on the butt & cylinder. When I roll the cylinder out the number 919 48 is stamped on the hinge.
I would like help in identifying this revolver and maybe getting a estimated value. The gun is good and tight (very little use) and 98% of the blueing intact.
Thanks for your help.

nate45 · January 6, 2012, 05:45 PM

That number under the crane is an assembly number.

From the serial number and barrel length, it sounds like Combat Masterpiece, shipped from the factory in approximately 1954.

In that condition you usually see them in $550-600 range.

Does it look like mine below? The brass grip adapter is an add on.

S&W Combat Masterpiece, shipped in 1950

langley315 · January 6, 2012, 07:52 PM

It looks exactly like it. Any suggestion on where I could sell it.

nate45 · January 6, 2012, 07:57 PM

You could list it on the internet at Gun Broker, Guns America, etc. You will do way better than if you take it to a dealer.

langley315 · January 6, 2012, 08:10 PM

Thank you very much nate45. You have been a great help.
Langley315

January 6, 2012, 05:32 PM	#1
langley315 Junior Member Join Date: January 6, 2012 Posts: 3	.38 S&W Revolver Model? I have a .38 S&W Revolver with a 4" barrel. I cannot find a model number. There is the number K 296420 on the butt & cylinder. When I roll the cylinder out the number 919 48 is stamped on the hinge. I would like help in identifying this revolver and maybe getting a estimated value. The gun is good and tight (very little use) and 98% of the blueing intact. Thanks for your help. Last edited by langley315; January 6, 2012 at 05:34 PM. Reason: Wrong numbers.

January 6, 2012, 05:45 PM	#2
nate45 Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,746	That number under the crane is an assembly number. From the serial number and barrel length, it sounds like Combat Masterpiece, shipped from the factory in approximately 1954. In that condition you usually see them in $550-600 range. Does it look like mine below? The brass grip adapter is an add on. S&W Combat Masterpiece, shipped in 1950 __________________ "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms."- Thomas Jefferson ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ (>_<)

January 6, 2012, 07:52 PM	#3
langley315 Junior Member Join Date: January 6, 2012 Posts: 3	.38 S&W Revolver Model? It looks exactly like it. Any suggestion on where I could sell it.

January 6, 2012, 07:57 PM	#4
nate45 Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,746	You could list it on the internet at Gun Broker, Guns America, etc. You will do way better than if you take it to a dealer. __________________ "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms."- Thomas Jefferson ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ (>_<)

January 6, 2012, 08:10 PM	#5
langley315 Junior Member Join Date: January 6, 2012 Posts: 3	.38 S&W Revolver Model? Thank you very much nate45. You have been a great help. Langley315

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