K-38 questions

[Essex County]

I think very highly of the Combat Masterpiece. In high school I had both a K22 and a K 38. I sold them to finance that second year of college. Then I entered the Air Force and was pleased that the issued revolved was the model 15. I've owned a number of J,K,and L frames over the years. A couple of months ago I found a seemingly unused model 67 at a local gunshop for 2 25.00 OTD, no tax involved. Because of a broken right wrist, I've only been able to run one box through it. I am a Happy Camper.....Essex

 

[Checkman]

Regarding Old Fuff's recent posting on this thread.

Seems to me that as more more people learn about the older S&W revolvers prices are going up across the board. I can remember when you could pick up a used M28 in good condition for under $250, heck less than $200.00. I remember whne I was a senior in college (1990) looking at used Model 10's that were priced between $80.00 and $120.00. Of course as a starving student that was alot of money. Might as well been $500.00. Still even in 1990 those were very good prices.

Now the Model 10's are still pretty reasonable as are the 586's. Especially if you are looking at a specimen with the six inch barrel. Everybody want barrels with 4" or less.

For example last November I found a 6" 586 (no dash) in excellent condition with the original factory grips for $300.00. I traded a 22 rifle and got $75.00 taken off the price. That was a good day.

These type of prices will soon be a memory. Get any and all used S&W wheelies while you can. Eventually they'll cost as much as a new one.

The Model 15 is a very nice revolver and I've noticed that prices have begun to climb in my area on them as well. Like I said get them while you can.