This K-32 Masterpiece revolver was S&W factory shipped and inscribed to Frank L. Wyman, Secretary of the National Rifle Association and is attributed as gifted to Wyman upon his retirement from the NRA. Wyman was also a noted pistol competitor, making this K-32 Masterpiece the perfect retirement gift. The side plate has the factory inscription "FRANK L. WYMAN." The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped on March 2, 1951 and delivered to Wyman, Washington, D.C. with a 6 inch barrel, "Frank L. Wyman" engraved, and target grips. In the letter S&W historian Roy Jinks noted the special 8 3/8 inch barrel as factory and concluded it was installed by the factory after it shipped. Wyman is believed to have personally asked for the special extra long barrel. Standard barrel length for this model was 6 inches. The barrel is numbered to the gun ("103986"). The included S&W invoice for this revolver confirms the revolver was shipped to Wyman. The cylinder is also numbered to the gun. Only 3,630 K-32 Masterpiece (Model 16) revolvers were manufactured by S&W over a 26 year period starting in 1947. It is the rarest of the standard K-Masterpiece series. This is the only known K-32 Masterpiece fitted with an 8 3/8 inch barrel. Includes a presentation case featuring an empty cartridge block and royal purple velvet lining. Provenance: The Dave Ballantyne Collection

Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue and casehardened finishes with the slightest handling marks. The grips are also excellent with a few minor handling marks and crisp checkering. The case is fine with replacement latches. Mechanically excellent.