Combat Master 4” Blue Ship Jan. 1953 K167878
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I've only got one, a -2 from I've been told, 1966.
It has the target hammer, trigger, trigger stop, and diamond target grips. S/N K679203
I had watched it for several days on a local "gun for sale" board as the price dropped from $500.00 to $400.00, $25.00 at a time. I couldn't believe no one else bought it. The diamond targets are pretty pricey themselves I think.
It has the target hammer, trigger, trigger stop, and diamond target grips. S/N K679203
I had watched it for several days on a local "gun for sale" board as the price dropped from $500.00 to $400.00, $25.00 at a time. I couldn't believe no one else bought it. The diamond targets are pretty pricey themselves I think.
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No pictures, but I have a S&W M15-2 .38 special 4” blue, # K696564. It shipped in December 1966. It's wearing incorrect diamond modified Magnas.
How about a 5" (IL State Police special order) K k285764 shipped 7/3/57.
It currently wears some non-relieved Targets. When the original owner had it completely brought up to date and re-blued, they put then (1966) current Targets on it. I had to get it back to original.
It currently wears some non-relieved Targets. When the original owner had it completely brought up to date and re-blued, they put then (1966) current Targets on it. I had to get it back to original.
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K199482- March 1954- El Paso, TX.
retnavyshooter
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Dillyp
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Do you have the months too?
retnavyshooter
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No I don't have months, years are estimate.
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Dillyp
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Schwing!!!How about a 5" (IL State Police special order) K k285764 shipped 7/3/57.
It currently wears some non-relieved Targets. When the original owner had it completely brought up to date and re-blued, they put then (1966) current Targets on it. I had to get it back to original.
I had a nickel 2" Model 15 that was stolen. Years later I made up for it when a Forum member posted this and I snapped it up; I will post the SN next time I take it out of the safe. I have no clue as to the ship date but I will see what the SCSW says.
It does shoot great; I mostly carry 2" K frames so I really should carry this one.
I have to admit that I have always been so enamored of the Model 10 that I never actually considered the Model 15 to be the best .38 Special ever but I understand the argument.
It does shoot great; I mostly carry 2" K frames so I really should carry this one.
I have to admit that I have always been so enamored of the Model 10 that I never actually considered the Model 15 to be the best .38 Special ever but I understand the argument.
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crsides
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Harry Jarvis engraved k38 shipped on my Dad's 36th birthday, Oct 20, 1950. Don't have the serial number here, but it starts with K107xxx. It shipped to gunshop in Harry's home town, and engraved outside the factory. One of the few Smith's signed by him. Click on the pics to enlarge for detail look.
Hard to appreciated the deer image even in hand, until you get it enlarged on the computer screen.
Charlie
NOTE: Having Photo bucket issues, replaced with Postimage pics. May show both.
Hard to appreciated the deer image even in hand, until you get it enlarged on the computer screen.
Charlie
NOTE: Having Photo bucket issues, replaced with Postimage pics. May show both.
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Harry Jarvis engraved k38 shipped on my Dad's 36th birthday, Oct 20, 1950. Don't have the serial number here, but it starts with K107xxx. It shipped to gunshop in Harry's home town, and engraved outside the factory. One of the few Smith's signed by him.
Hard to appreciated the deer image even in hand, until you get it enlarged on the computer screen.
Charlie
Absolutely beautiful!
Twiki357
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I’ll throw three into the mix.
15-2 nickel from 1968 s/n K803608
15-2 blue purchased new in May/June 1967 s/n K725416
Pre 15 blue 5 screw 1950 s/n K90139
15-2 nickel from 1968 s/n K803608
15-2 blue purchased new in May/June 1967 s/n K725416
Pre 15 blue 5 screw 1950 s/n K90139
Model 15-1, USAF issue: K467045, shipped to Warner-Robbins AFB, Georgia May 15, 1962
Not the original stocks on the gun, but I do have them
https://i.imgur.com/YlaQg3X.jpg
Model 15-2, USAF issue: k558758, shipped to Warner-Robbins AFB, Georgia October 10, 1964
Not the original stocks on the gun, but I do have them
https://i.imgur.com/cXGv4vQ.jpg
Model 15-2, Missouri State Highway Patrol: K149495, 5" shipped June 13, 1962
Photo deleted
Pre Model 15: K120425, shipped February 1959
S&W Pre Model 15, .38 Special - Imgur
Pre Model 15: K117050, shipped October 1951
No photo.
Not the original stocks on the gun, but I do have them
https://i.imgur.com/YlaQg3X.jpg
Model 15-2, USAF issue: k558758, shipped to Warner-Robbins AFB, Georgia October 10, 1964
Not the original stocks on the gun, but I do have them
https://i.imgur.com/cXGv4vQ.jpg
Model 15-2, Missouri State Highway Patrol: K149495, 5" shipped June 13, 1962
Photo deleted
Pre Model 15: K120425, shipped February 1959
S&W Pre Model 15, .38 Special - Imgur
Pre Model 15: K117050, shipped October 1951
No photo.
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jsfricks
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This is my 1952 S&W 5” Combat Masterpiece Missouri State Highway Patrol issued to and retiring with Lt. W.D. East, member of D Troop. Serial 157683, Factory Letter shows shipped Oct 3,1952.
I found this one several months ago, lower left with the "wrong size" Combat grips that are on the gun upper right. The guy that traded it in found the original grips, numbered to the gun and dropped them off at the shop where I bought it. Got the original grips and a nice set of N Combats. #K148993. 1952.
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olskool
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this is my only model 15-3 the sel. number is 3k3364 can someone give me the year it was made?
