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Crosman Model 38C (.177) |
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S&W K-38 Combat
Masterpiece (38 SPL) |
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Info: Manufacturer/Model: Crosman, Model 38C (.177) Replica Of: Smith & Wesson K-38 Combat Masterpiece (Model 15, 38 SPL) Made In: USA Caliber/Ammunition/Feed: 177, lead pellets, 6-shot rotating cylinder Air Source: CO2, 12 g Powerlet Accessories: None Recommended Pellet or BB: H&N Finale Match Weight (lb)/Length (in): 2.3, 9.5 Body Material/Finish/Grips: metal, black, plastic Barrel Length (in)/Material/Rifled: 3.75, steel, yes Trigger Action: SA/DA Trigger Pull (lbs)/Adjustable: 10.25 (DA), 4.6 (SA), no Sights (front/rear): fixed, fully adjustable Velocity (fps): 312 Sound Level (dB): 99 Thickness of Pellet Holder (in): 0.356 Manufactured Dates: 1976 - 1983 Condition/Manual/Box: 95%, yes, yes Serial Number: 779265721 |
Comments:
The Crosman 38C is an excellent replica of the S&W K-38 Combat
Masterpiece. The model shown here is the third variant
(1976-1983), which was produced in .177 cal with a plastic
cylinder and plastic rear sight. All of the Crosman 38 series of
pistols have metal frames with two-piece plastic grips. The United States Air Force used the Crosman 38C and 38T for weapons training in the early 1960's to
simulate the standard issue S&W K-38. The 38C can be fired
in both single-action and double-action mode. The single-action
trigger has a crisp break. This
gun is capable of good accuracy, especially in
single-action mode, producing groups around 0.55". The muzzle
velocity (337 fps) is pretty good for a .177 cal CO2
pistol with a 3.75" barrel. Loading pellets into the non-removable pellet cylinder
is a bit cumbersome. The Crosman 38 series of CO2
pistols represents some of the best airguns Crosman, or anyone
else, ever made and they are still prized by collectors.
Owner's
Manual for Crosman 38C-.177 cal (.pdf)
Performance:
Measurements were made on
11/06/06 at a temperature of 70 ºF and 14' elevation. A ten shot
string was fired from a bench rest at 15' using H&N Finale Match
pellets (8.1 gr).
The highest velocity measured was 345 fps, the lowest was 326 fps
(average of the 10-shot string was 337 fps). A six shot string
fired with open sights grouped at 0.55". Click the thumbnail below to see a
larger image.
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here for a description of the measurement methods. |
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Right Profile: The Model 38C (.177) is one of four pistols in
the Crosman 38 series that includes the 38C (.22), 38T (.22),
and 38T (.177). |
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Front View: |
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Right Side Markings: |
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Left Side Markings: |
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Loading Pellets: Pellets are loaded into the non-removable 6-shot rotating cylinder by pulling the "loader" back and dropping a pellet into the exposed groove. Sliding the loader forward seats the pellet in the cylinder. |
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Loading CO2: |
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Packaging:
Owner's
Manual for Crosman 38C-.177 cal (.pdf) |
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