Pre Model 15 and 15-2 Advice

jsfricks · #1 03-27-2013, 01:48 PM

I came across a couple recently and need some value advice. I've really come to like these 15's since picking up a 15-3 recently.
The first one is a Pre 15 5 Screw, 98% condition with worst being small wear on one side of muzzle. Grips numbered to gun, 4" barrel. This is the one I REALLY like. He wants $750 shipped.

The second one is a 15-2 from around 1965 with a 2" barrel, grips numbered to gun, in about 98% condition. $500

tlay · #2 03-27-2013, 02:44 PM

I think they are both o.k. prices but I would rather have the pre 15. Now if you want a C.C. gun then the 15-2 is a good choice.

LEO918 · #3 03-27-2013, 03:09 PM

I see a lot of the M-15s and Pre-15s in the $550 price range.

410bore · #4 03-27-2013, 03:20 PM

buy the 15-2 and leave the pre15

jsfricks · #5 03-27-2013, 05:56 PM

I'm not a big fan of the Model 15 snubs, but I guess I could use it for trade fodder. I am a big fan of the Pre 15 4" but I realize there are a lot out there at better prices I guess. I have an offer in on the Snub, he is in the south end of my state so FTF is out of the question. So he's deciding if he wants to try his hand at shipping.

JP@AK · #6 03-27-2013, 06:05 PM

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he is in the south end of my state so FTF is out of the question. So he's deciding if he wants to try his hand at shipping.

I don't know what to think of a guy who won't drive a couple hours one way to pick up a nice S&W revolver he wants . . .

I suppose being in Alaska where everything is far away, I've become jaded. But there's nowhere in Georgia you can't get to and back in a day. I don't understand . . .

I agree the price on the early HP is a bit high. I'd probably go 6 bills on it, but not 7.5. FWIW.

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I'm not a big fan of the Model 15 snubs

I think you'll end up liking the 2" M15. I've pondered getting one to go with my other snubs. Depending on condition (you said excellent), $500 isn't bad. Not a bargain, but not bad.

Jack

jsfricks · #7 03-27-2013, 06:19 PM

I get spoiled I guess, with shipping and all. But he is about 4.5 hours one way. And that's if the traffic is good, and with these interstates, it won't be. I've made him a lower offer for the snub. It won't be a carry gun, just a safe gun that gets shot every once in a while. And on condition, he says there is 'no noticeable wear'. I don't see any muzzle wear in the pictures.

JP@AK · #8 03-27-2013, 06:27 PM

Well, good luck!
If you do get it, be sure to let us know - and show us more pictures!!!
Jack

tlay · #9 03-28-2013, 02:46 PM

Does he have the box for any of them?

jsfricks · #10 03-28-2013, 03:58 PM

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Does he have the box for any of them?

Don't think so. I'm not willing to pay that much for the Pre 15. Another one will come along. The other guy is giving me a decent deal on the 15-2. So after a 4 hour round trip it can be mine at a good price.

roaddog28 · #11 03-29-2013, 04:31 PM

I once had a pre-15 combat masterpiece that I paided $399 for. Shooter grade with no box. Sightly worth more than a M&P 38 special but not by much.
Good luck.

Lobster Picnic · #12 03-29-2013, 09:39 PM

The pre-15 looked very nice but priced too high, IMO.