Model 14 no dash information

[winchester62]

I recently acquired a 6 inch model 14 no dash. Target hammer but not trigger. It's serial number appears to place it as a 1960 date of manufacture gun. It is in maybe 98-99 percent condition with a small turn ring and one other slight mark where the bluing is rubbed through (smaller than a pinhead just behind the hammer). It is beautiful and obviously shot very little. The grips are in flawless condition.

That is my main question with it. The serial number is k408xxx. It's a 4 screw. The target grips have the diamond but no cutout "football." I'm wondering if s&w might have used leftover stocks on this gun as it seems the no-cutout stocks ended a few years earlier? There is no writing or stamps on the inside of the grips. Could these be original?

No box unfortunately with this one, and I got it for a fairly reasonable price. Is there anything you folks can tell me about value and the stock originality question? Or anything else relevant to the gun which i didn't list above?

Also I figured some folks may want to see it. I know it's not rare, but it sure is pretty.

 

[Wiregrassguy]

I believe magna stocks were standard and targets were optional or special order.

 

[JP@AK]

It probably did ship in 1960.

It is very unlikely that the stocks are original. Most likely it shipped with Magna stocks and someone later added those non-relieved target stocks.

Nice find!

 

[22hipower]

I agree with Jack that those non-relieved stocks are probably not original. However, I wouldn't complain about it as they're worth twice or so what magnas from the period cost; my favorite K frame stocks for revolvers from that period and earlier. So much so that I've bought a gun or two just to get another set of non-relieved stocks. Enjoy.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[Model52guy]

Picked up one close. Had Target trigger and hammer. Stocks were Lew Sanderson. Mine was SAO. I’ll probably letter it to see what grips were original. Same condition probably 95%. Paid 610 at auction.

 

[winchester62]

Appreciate the info fellas. The funny thing is I've had this gun for maybe a year. I saw it in the shop on consignment and snapped it up, then promptly put it in the safe and forgot about it. �� I'm not sure how I didn't realize it was as nice as it is. I might pick up a set of magna stocks for it that are correct, but I did start to realize today that the ones that came on it are a lucky addition. Any idea what they would bring on average? Not that I'm planning to sell.��

 

[22hipower]

I might pick up a set of magna stocks for it that are correct, but I did start to realize today that the ones that came on it are a lucky addition. Any idea what they would bring on average? Not that I'm planning to sell.��

I'd expect a nice set of non-relieved K frame diamond targets to sell for $150-$250.

Jeff
SWCA #1457