Smith & Wesson Model K-38 Target Masterpiece

(R) Serial M456103. .38 Special caliber double action revolver with a 6” barrel. The bore is excellent, clean with strong rifling. Made c. 1956. A Pre-Model 14 K frame revolver with a square butt, a 6-shot cylinder and adjustable sights. The original blued metal finish on the barrel is in fair to good condition showing heavy wear and thinning with scratches and some older cleaned rust. The blued metal finish on the fluted cylinder is in fair condition showing thinning and scratches with older cleaned surface rust and some scattered light pitting. The blued metal finish on the frame is in good condition showing edge wear and scratches with scattered light surface rust. The hammer and trigger show good, slightly faded case color. The trigger is fitted with a target shoe. The checkered walnut target grips are in very good to excellent condition showing light marks with light finish wear. The action is tight and works fine. Includes a soft case. C&R.