Smith & Wesson Model 14-1 K-38 Target Masterpiece .38 Special, 6 in, High-Polish Blue DA/SA Revolver
This Smith & Wesson Model 14-1 K-38 Target Masterpiece is a 1960s-era, U.S.-made .38 Special target revolver built on the K-frame. It features the 14-1 engineering change with a left-hand-thread extractor rod, a 6 in pinned barrel with a narrow serrated rib, and S&W's traditional target sighting system. High-polish blued carbon steel, a wide serrated trigger, and a wide-spur casehardened hammer underscore its purpose-built target configuration. Overall condition is very good with an excellent, mirror-bright bore.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light handling marks are present. The bore is bright and clean. See photos for a close look at the finish and markings.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 14-1 K-38 Target Masterpiece .38 Special revolver
- Smooth wood finger-groove target stocks with S&W medallions (installed)
The 14-1 engineering change adds a left-hand-thread extractor rod, paired with a six-shot fluted cylinder and a knurled ejector-rod tip. It retains the short front locking lug (no full underlug), preserving the classic K-38 balance and handling profile.
The 6 in pinned barrel features a narrow, serrated rib and longitudinal serrations on both the barrel and topstrap. Sighting is via a pinned Patridge front and a micrometer adjustable rear, delivering the traditional S&W target setup associated with the K-38 Target Masterpiece line.
Construction is all carbon steel with a high-polish blued finish on the barrel, frame, and cylinder. The revolver is configured with a wide, serrated trigger and a wide-spur, casehardened hammer, and operates in double-action/single-action.
This Model 14-1 reflects the 1960s K-frame target revolver lineage from Smith & Wesson, made in the United States. Its components and features align closely with the classic K-38 specification known to dedicated target shooters and S&W enthusiasts.