Schmidt–Rubin Model 1889 7.5x5.35 mm, Serial# Dated 1891 This is an amazing example of the Schmidt–Rubin 1889 mode.l The serial number dates it to 1891. The bore is very good to excellent. We do not have time to answer questions about serialization. Smith & Wesson will issue a letter for a $50 fee. 1980 AAA 1981 AAD 2120 Oct 1982 AAF9000 Dec. 1982 ABL3 3999 Jan. 1983 ABL 40000 Oct. 1983 ADE 6700 Dec. 1983 ADT 2999 Jan 1984 ADT 3000 AET prefix 66-2 Grips dated 5/13/83 HG7568 from 2012 Nov. 1984 AEV-ARJ Jan. 1985 AHA 0667 Jul.

The Smith & Wesson Model K-38 Target Masterpiece Revolver Model 14 is a six-shot, double-action revolver with adjustable open sights built on the medium-size 'K' frame. It is chambered for the .38 Special cartridge, and most were fitted with a 6 in (150 mm) or 8+3⁄8 in (210 mm) barrel. A small batch were made with 4 in (100 mm) barrels, and even fewer were made with 5 in (130 mm) barrels. First produced in 1947 and originally known as the K-38 Target Masterpiece, it was renamed the Model 14 in 1957 when all Smith & Wesson revolvers were given numerical model numbers. It is built on the same medium-sized frame (K-frame) as the seminal Smith & Wesson Model 10 ('Military and Police') revolver. The K-38 model was authorized for duty with the Los Angeles Police Department^[1] in the 1960s and early 1970s.

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The Model 14 Masterpiece Single-Action was available in 1961 and 1962.^[2] It came with a 6 in (150 mm) barrel and functioned in single-action only. It was otherwise identical to the rest of the Model 14s.

Smith & Wesson also released a Model 14 in their 'Classics' line. A nickel-plated version^[3] has since been discontinued, but the blued-steel version^[4] is still available. Other than the finishes, the revolvers were identical with 6 in (150 mm) barrels, a pinned Patridge front sight, a micro-adjustable rear sight, and wood grips.

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During the years 1965 - 1968 a serial number range of the Model 14-2 was acquired by the Dayton Gun Headquarters of Dayton, Ohio. Smith and Wesson allowed this gun distributer to block a number of serial numbers for a special run of 14-2 handguns. These handguns were distinctive in that they were all Model 14-2, 4' revolvers with a Baughman front sight and a mixture of standard or target hammers, triggers and stocks. The 'Dayton' guns are a hybrid involving a shortened Model 14 barrel with a Model 15 sight. The Dayton guns were made in four separate blocks of serial numbers. They are: 1) K623337 - K623737 (401 pieces); 2) K623857 - K624496 (640 pieces); 3) K660288 - K661087 (800 pieces); 4) K661389 - K 661585 (197 pieces) for a total of 2038 pieces; during years 1965 - 1968. Excerpt from: The Dayton Guns; An Early Example of Customer - Blocked Serial Numbers; Volume 30, #2 Autumn 1996; Smith and Wesson Collectors Association; author Mike Priwer.

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References[edit]

1. ^http://www.lapdonline.org/lapd_equipment
2. ^http://www.pmulcahy.com/revolvers/us_revolvers_sw10-30.htm
3. ^http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_766332_-1_770653_757964_757964_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y
4. ^http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_766186_-1_757767_757751_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

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