"Collectability" often relates to how
pristine a model is relative to all the
so-called "shooters" that exist.
In the Model 15's case, many many
"shooters" exist so any pristine or
near pristine models become more
desirable.
As noted a negative for the OP's gun
is the lack of a barrel pin and its
later production year. Quite a few
pristine 15s exist from earlier years.
If the OP is not a collector or at least
a judicious accumulator, then by all
means consider the 15-4 a shooter
and realize all the enjoyment that
can be had from it.
I always ask myself if I think the
money I spent is well worth it and
why am I saving the gun for someone
else when now it's mine!
As to a box and papers, when buying
a gun it means nothing to me so I
won't pay extra. But in selling the gun
I'll ask extra because of the box and
papers.
