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Old 10-08-2014, 02:05 AM
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hello, I am a new member and I hope someone can answer a question about a mod.15-3 2" barrel in nickel or stainless? what year did the 2" come out in nickel?
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Welcome! The model 15 came in blue and nickel finish. Some aftermarket hard chrome finishes strongly resemble a stainless S & W, but there is no factory 2" barrel model 67 (a stainless model 15). The 2" model 15-2 was first made in 1964. Hope this is helpful.
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Old 10-12-2014, 03:28 AM
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thank you for the information alan,I wasen't sure if the 15-3 2" I had was nickel! It's in very good condition, in fact I think it's never been fired. S#11k95xx would you know if it's B-day was 1977 older? CAM
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10K001 – 24K9,999......1977
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thank you DAinTX; I'm anew member an still trying to figure this site out. Thanx for the info. on my 15-3 snub.It's in almost new condition, and only been test fired. I decided to give all my semi-auto's to the kids and getting more SMITH'S.....HA! CAM2 from ID
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As previously stated the M-15, of any dash or barrel length would be blue or nickel. Yours will probably be nickel. I believe all 15-3's were offered in nickel, kind of like this, with serrated trigger, RR/WO, which are not usual. A 2" 15-3 is a wonderful weapon. Maybe a little flashy but it will take care of business.

BTW, this one has an adjustable trigger stop.
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one more question about the m-15-3, what do you mean when you refer to RR/WO?

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RR/WO refers to a red ramp insert in the front sight and a white outline in the leaf of the rear sight.
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