These handguns were distinctive in that they were all Model 14-2, 4-inch revolvers with a Baughman front sight and a mixture of standard or target hammers, triggers and stocks. Smith and Wesson allowed this gun distributor to block a number of serial numbers for a special run of 14-2 handguns. Other than the finishes, the revolvers were identical with 6 in (150 mm) barrels, a pinned Patridge front sight, a micro-adjustable rear sight, and wood grips.ĭuring the years 1965 - 1968 a serial number range of the Model 14-2 was acquired by the Dayton Gun Headquarters of Dayton, Ohio. A nickel-plated version has since been discontinued, but the blued-steel version is still available. Smith & Wesson also released a Model 14 in their 'Classics' line. It was otherwise identical to the rest of the Model 14s. It came with a 6 in (150 mm) barrel and functioned in single-action only. The Model 14 Masterpiece Single-Action was available in 19. The K-38 model was authorized for duty with the Los Angeles Police Department in the 1960s and early 1970s. It is built on the same medium-sized frame (K-frame) as the seminal Smith & Wesson Model 10 ('Military and Police') revolver. First produced in 1947 and originally known as the K-38 Target Masterpiece, it was renamed the Model 14 in 1957 when all Smith & Wesson revolvers were given numerical model numbers.

A small batch were made with 4 in (100 mm) barrels, and even fewer were made with 5 in (130 mm) barrels. 38 Special cartridge, and most were fitted with a 6 in (150 mm) or 8 + 3⁄ 8 in (210 mm) barrel.

The Smith & Wesson Model K-38 Target Masterpiece Revolver Model 14 is a six-shot, double-action revolver with adjustable open sights built on the medium-size 'K' frame. Smith & Wesson Model 14-4 with 6' barrel (top) and Smith & Wesson Model 10-6 with 4' barrel (bottom)

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