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Originally Posted by Nightowl
That gun sure looks like it has the heavier model 14 barrel, even if it is 4 inches. I would call it a model 14 anyway.
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It has a model 14 frame, the barrel isn't tapered and stamped 14-1.
While there are exceptions, M15s of that Era had the corners of the frame where it meets the barrel notched to meet the tapered barrel.
Notable exceptions are the 2" 15-2s. Later model 15s (once m14s were discontinued) were also non-notched frames without tapered barrels.
Since this was a special order, and a model 14 wasn't a duty weapon (which was a requirement at the time), I think there was hanky-panky involved with the invoice. These guns were hand delivered by the S&W regional sales rep, which wasn't SOP.
I'm glad it's found a new home with someone who enjoys it. It shot better than I do. A really great gun.
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