[Jolly Rancher]

Hi all, I'm new here after lurking around quite awhile I decided to take join up and this leads me to my question. I've acquired a S&W Model 28-2 Serial #
S246XXX recently and would like to detemine the year of manufacture. The piece appears to be servicealbe although I did have to install some cylinder endshake bearings and whom ever had the side-plate off of it last forgot to replace the hammer block :uhoh: so I'm waiting for that part to come in. Anyone care to look this up? Thanks

[xring]

1964-65 - Most likely early '65 per Supica 2nd addition.
Randy

[Jolly Rancher]

Much appreciated Randy!

[Grampa]

Got from my Dad. Well-used, but shoots fine.

Serial No. K 84XXX

[Old Fuff]

That would be a revolver made in 1949 or 1950, but to further identify what you have I'd need more of a description (or better yet a picture).

What cartridge is it chambered in?

How long is the barrel?

Does it have adjustable sights? (It should).

Finish: Blued or nickel plated?

Edited to add: I missed your heading. You have either a K-38 Target Masterpiece (pre-model 14) with a 6-inch barrel, or a K-38 Combat Masterpiece (pre-model 15) with a 4 inch barrel. If it's a Combat Masterpiece its one of the first ones made, as this revolver was introduced in 1949.

[Grampa]

Cool. I'll post a pic when I get home from work tonight. It's a blued .38 Special, and the barrel is 6 inches. Adjustable sights. Bluing is about 50%, so it's definitely just a shooter.

[Old Fuff]

Grampa:

>> so it's definitely just a shooter. <<

The heck it is !! (Da’ Old Fuff is turning green) :eek:

You have one of the finest K-frame Smith & Wesson revolvers ever made. It has ALL of the features and enhancements that were eliminated over the years as cost-cutting moves. Because it was intended to be a target revolver extra care was taken when it was assembled, and the most minuscule little details were attended to. It was made during a time when skilled and caring labor was affordable, and that revolver was lavished with it.

Beater my … (darn, is Art’s Grandma around?) :what:

[Grampa]

Heheheh....

Yes, it is a good little revolver. I'll post the pic of the gun. I think I have the original box, too. Could be wrong about that, but will look at it. It's a blue cardboard box.

It's waiting for it 29-2 younger brother to come back from the Performance Shop.

Thanks!

[Grampa]

Here ya go! (I'm no photographer...) I even put the original grips back on.


http://www.hunt101.com/img/257552.JPG



I was wrong on the box. It's for a Combat Masterpiece.

Ya say about 1950? Cool.

[Old Fuff]

Late 1949 or early 1950. The gun looks a lot better then I thought it would. I should have such a "beater." Consider returning it to S&W for a check-up and maybe refinishing. Also remove the factory stocks and see if they aren't numbered to the gun. When it was made the grips were individually fitted to each revolver. If so, keep them with that particular gun.

Of course they don't do that kind of work anymore. There is a reason they've gone to handles that completely (or mostly) cover the grip part of the frame.

The original box would have been gold/yellow colored, but otherwise generally similar to the one you have.

Some people have all the luck ... :evil: :D :D