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Originally Posted by txgreek20
i inherited a gun from my GM just wanted to get some more info about it
38 ctg
s#k208686
3" barrel
silver with cream bone/wood? handle
on the yoke is
P
2324
7
with holster
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First, welcome to the Forum. I believe you'll find great folks here willing to share their collective knowledge.
Second . . . as others have said . . . you likely have a 4" 38 Combat Masterpiece. It didn't receive the Model 15 designation until 1957-58 timeframe.
The factory didn't ship guns in s/n sequence but, based on known ship dates I have, yours would have shipped in mid-1954. (K206759 shipped April 1954, and K210642 shipped in September 1954). The s/n range in the books was based on the best information available when published. As we learn more from the factory records, we continue to refine what we know.
There's a wealth of information available here on this Forum in earlier threads. Just enter the 1896 to 1961 section, click on "Search this Forum" at the top, and enter "Combat Masterpiece" in the key word(s) block. You'll find several threads listed that provide a ton of information and commentary on what can be argued is one of the all-time great revolvers made by Smith & Wesson.
If possible, share pictures of your example so we can all enjoy.
Russ