Smith & Wesson K-38 Target Masterpiece, serial number K93300, a 1950-production five-screw pre-Model 14 in .38 Special. It has a 6-inch pinned, ribbed barrel, target sights, blue steel and the correct diamond-checkered walnut grips. The bore is bright with strong rifling. Most of the blue remains with minor wear; the walnut grips are worn but keep very good checkering. The lanyard loop was removed at some point.

Five-screw K-38s from 1950 are collector pieces first, and the supplier calls this one scarce; the correct diamond grips matter to anyone building a pre-Model 14 collection. It also remains the target revolver it was built to be, with the 6-inch barrel and target sights, so a bullseye shooter who wants a vintage gun to use rather than store will get something out of it. The removed lanyard loop is the one departure from original that the supplier notes, and the condition facts above are given as received. Buyers must be 21 at the dealer.

Key features

• 1950 five-screw pre-Model 14, .38 Special
• 6-inch pinned, ribbed barrel
• Target sights, blue steel
• Correct diamond-checkered walnut grips
• Lanyard loop removed

It ships to the licensed FFL dealer you select at checkout, where Form 4473 and the background check are completed.