Smith & Wesson Model 14-4 K-38 Target Masterpiece .38 Special, 6" Pinned Barrel, Blued (1977)
The Smith & Wesson Model 14-4 K-38 Target Masterpiece is a classic K-frame target revolver from 1977 with a 6" pinned carbon-steel barrel, high-polish blued finish, and six-shot fluted cylinder. It features S&W's micrometer adjustable rear sight, a target-style front sight, and color-casehardened hammer and trigger—details that define this well-regarded target configuration. The yoke cut is marked with the 14-4 engineering change, and the bore condition is excellent.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratches and small blemishes are present. There are small deposits of pitting, and the trigger guard shows a large patch of light pitting.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 14-4 K-38 Target Masterpiece revolver
This Model 14-4 is a K-frame, square-butt target configuration chambered in .38 Special with a six-shot fluted cylinder and DA/SA action. The frame, cylinder, and barrel are carbon steel with a high-polish blued finish that complements the revolver's classic target profile.
The 6" barrel is pinned and equipped with a partial underlug, ejector-rod shroud, and a full-length serrated rib. These period-correct features align with the 14-4 engineering change and enhance the revolver's balanced handling and sight picture.
Target sighting equipment includes a front sight suited for target work and an S&W micrometer adjustable rear sight. Glare-reducing serrations along the sighting plane aid refined alignment.
Controls and small parts show quality detail: a color-casehardened spurred hammer with a textured spur, a color-casehardened trigger, and a checkered cylinder latch. The checkered walnut stocks feature S&W medallions with an exposed backstrap. Factory markings include the S&W trademark logo and "MADE IN U.S.A. MARCAS REGISTRADAS SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS." The yoke cut bears the 14-4 designation, with additional assembly numbers on the yoke/crane.
Manufactured in 1977 in the United States, this K-38 Target Masterpiece represents the 1970s era of S&W target revolvers with its pinned barrel, adjustable target sights, and refined fit and finish.