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Crosman 38T (.22 cal) |
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S&W K-38 Target
Masterpiece (.38 SPL) |
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Info: Manufacturer/Model: Crosman, Model 38T (.22) Replica Of: Smith & Wesson Model K-38 Target Masterpiece (Model 14, .38 SPL) Made In: USA Caliber/Ammunition/Feed: 22, lead pellet, 6-shot nonremovable cylinder Air Source: CO2, 12 g Powerlet Accessories: old Crosman .22 pellets and barrel rod Recommended Pellet or BB: H&N Match Kugeln Weight (lb)/Length (in): 2.5, 11.6 Body Material/Finish/Grips: metal, black, plastic Barrel Length (in)/Material/Rifled: 6.0, steel, yes Trigger Action: DA/SA Trigger Pull (lbs)/Adjustable: 9.25 (DA), 4.5 (SA), no Sights (front/rear): fixed, fully adjustable Velocity (fps): not reported by Crosman Sound Level (dB): 97 Thickness of Pellet Holder (in): 0.356 Manufactured Dates: 1964 - 1976 Condition/Manual/Box: 90%, yes, yes Serial Number: 153215 |
Comments:
The Crosman 38T is an excellent replica of the S&W K-38 Combat
Masterpiece. The model shown here is the .22 cal second variant
(1973-1976) with a plastic rear sight and plastic cylinder. 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 38T can be fired
in both single-action and double-action mode. The single-action
trigger has a crisp break. This
gun is capable of very good accuracy, especially in
single-action mode, producing groups around 0.25". The muzzle
velocity (305 fps) is a little below average for a .22 cal CO2
pistol with a 6.0" 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 38T-.22 cal (.pdf)
Performance:
Measurements were made on
11/07/06 at a temperature of 69 ºF and 14' elevation. A ten shot
string was fired from a bench rest at 15' using H&N Match Kugeln
pellets (13.4 gr).
The highest velocity measured was 332 fps, the lowest was 293
fps (average of the 10-shot string was 305 fps). A six shot string
fired with open sights grouped at 0.25". Click the thumbnail below to see a
larger image.
Click
here for a description of the measurement methods. |
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Right Profile: The Model 38T (.22) is one of four pistols in the
Crosman 38 series that includes the 38C (.22), 38C (.177), 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: A coin is used to turn the piercing screw. |
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Packaging:
Owner's
Manual for Crosman 38T-.22 cal (.pdf) |
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