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Originally Posted by firefighterjohn
Are all 15-3's considered to be K-38 Combat Masterpieces? I wasn't too sure about that.
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The .38 Combat Masterpiece was introduced in c. 1949. It was the 4" "combat" version of the K-38 Masterpiece. In 1958, the Model 15 designation was added to the name, so it became the .38 Combat Masterpiece Model 15.
The company never advertized it as a "K-38 Combat Masterpiece," although that moniker is often (incorrectly) associated with it. Later spec sheets included in the box with the Model 15 did use the "K-38" designation, but in reality it is just a .38 Combat Masterpiece. The same thing is true with the .22 LR version - Model 18 .22 Combat Masterpiece. The 6" Model 17 is the K-22 Masterpiece.
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They are asking $695. I currently don't have a model 15. With tax and transfer fee it will be about $762 OTD.
Do you think this price is fair?
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In high graded condition, that isn't a bad price in today's market. If you don't have a .38 Combat Masterpiece and like to shoot .38 Special revolvers, I don't think you will be sorry to have paid that price.
I carried a Model 15 for two years in SE Asia. I now own several and love shooting them.
Go for it!
