Smith & Wesson Model 14 No Dash K-38 Target Masterpiece .38 Special, 6 in, 1959 - Blued, Adjustable Sights
This 1959 Smith & Wesson Model 14 No Dash K-38 Target Masterpiece stands out for its classic K-frame target configuration, pinned 6-inch tapered barrel with a narrow serrated rib, and high-polish blued finish. It features adjustable target sights, checkered walnut Magna stocks with diamond escutcheons, and the period-correct 'MOD-14' yoke marking. A wide target-style hammer and a fitted trigger are installed, and the original parts are included.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver is in solid shape. It shows various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson factory blue cardboard box
- Original hammer and trigger
Built on the K-frame square-butt, this no-dash Model 14 is a United States–made, carbon-steel revolver with a high-polish blued finish. The left side of the frame carries the S&W crest with TRADE MARK, and the right side shows the MADE IN U.S.A. markings. The yoke is marked 'MOD-14,' aligning with its 1959 production within the K-38 Target Masterpiece series.
The pinned 6-inch tapered barrel has a narrow serrated rib and period-correct rollmarks: 'SMITH & WESSON' on the left and '.38 S.& W. SPECIAL CTG.' on the right. Target sighting is provided by an adjustable rear sight and a front sight suitable for target work.
Action is double-action/single-action with a six-shot fluted cylinder. It retains the unshrouded ejector rod with a knurled/checkered tip and a checkered cylinder-release latch. A wide target-style, color-casehardened hammer and a color-casehardened trigger are installed for enhanced control; the original hammer and trigger are included.
Grips are checkered walnut Magna stocks with S&W medallions and a diamond around the screw. Period factory rollmarks and trademarks are present, supporting the revolver's K-38 Target Masterpiece identity and 1950s era configuration.