Smith & Wesson Model 14-3 K-38 Target Masterpiece .38 Special, 8 3/8 in. Barrel, Blued, 1977 Production
This Smith & Wesson Model 14-3 K-38 Target Masterpiece stands out with its long 8 3/8-inch pinned barrel, micrometer-click adjustable rear sight, and classic blued carbon-steel construction. Marked "MOD. 14-3" in the yoke cut and built in the K-prefix 10Kxxx serial range, it corresponds to 1977 production near the end of the 14-3 run. The bore condition is excellent, and the revolver retains the hallmark target features of S&W's postwar Masterpiece line.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Finish is missing on the ejection rod. The bore is bright and clean.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 14-3 K-38 Target Masterpiece revolver
The 8 3/8-inch tapered barrel features a serrated top rib to cut glare and is secured with a factory pin, consistent with the era. Sight regulation is handled by a Patridge front blade paired with an S&W micrometer-click adjustable rear sight for precise, repeatable elevation and windage adjustments.
Built on a carbon-steel frame with a polished blued finish, this revolver includes a smooth-face, case-hardened trigger and a case-hardened hammer with a checkered spur for controlled single-action work. The six-shot fluted cylinder uses non-counterbored chambers and is paired with a knurled ejector-rod tip.
Factory checkered walnut target stocks with S&W medallions provide a solid, hand-filling grip. Rollmarks include the S&W Trade Mark and "MADE IN U.S.A. MARCAS REGISTRADAS SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS."
As part of S&W's postwar Masterpiece target revolver line, the Model 14-3 is marked in the yoke cut and reflects the refinements of its series. The K-prefix 10Kxxx serial range points to 1977 production, aligning this example near the close of the 14-3 phase.