K38 14-2's era?

[Tyro]

Does anyone know where I can find a description of the changes among the K38 Masterpiece 14-X series?

I'm receiving a 14-2 and am wondering what distinguishes it from later series.

When were these built?

 

[Ron James]

The 3rd Edition of the Standard Catalong of S&W will give you all the information you desire.

 

[ChuckS1]

Look at this site. It has the engineering changes listed about halfway down the page.

http://www.handloads.com/misc/Smith.Model.Changes.asp

 

[Tyro]

Thanks

Here's the relevant info

Model 14,15,16,17,18,48,53 (all start without dash in 1957)
-1 1959 Change to LH extractor rod thread
-2 1961 Cylinder stop changed, hole in front of trigger
guard eliminated
-3 1967 Relocation of rear sight leaf screw
-4 1977 Changed gas ring from yoke to cylinder

I will get the S&W reference, just haven't gotten around to it.