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10-19-2015, 03:04 PM
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My first S&W!
First post!
I've had Ruger and Taurus offerings over the past couple years but never a Smith. Decided to rectify that and picked up this gem.
An excellent condition Model 15-3, here it is in all it's glory! It's just had a bath in Remoil so it's a little streaky.
I have a feeling this won't be the last!
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10-19-2015, 03:40 PM
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Welcome to the forum. I have to say you started with a good one!
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10-19-2015, 03:55 PM
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Welcome to the forum, from Texas. Yes, that may be the start of something big.
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10-19-2015, 04:08 PM
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Nice ! 15-3 without the diamond grips 1968-1976. I can see the progression,next M19,then M27/28,then M29 and so on.
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10-19-2015, 05:41 PM
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Yep. A Combat Masterpiece is a GREAT place to start.
Congrats!
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10-19-2015, 05:47 PM
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watch out they multiply.
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10-19-2015, 05:50 PM
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Thanks all. The serial starts with 6K so it dates to 1975, according to what I've found online. All my favorite firearms come from the 70's (like me) so I guess it's a keeper. Already contemplating another one...
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10-19-2015, 09:42 PM
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10-19-2015, 10:01 PM
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No better platform for the .38 special exists. Excellent first S&W, but it will not be your last.
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10-19-2015, 11:29 PM
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The serial starts with 6K so it dates to 1975, according to what I've found online.
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Not necessarily. 6K was used in 1974 and 1975. It depends on what the last 5 digits are. Above 58917, is 1975. 58917 and below is 1974.
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10-20-2015, 06:54 AM
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Very nice, & Welcome to the FORUM! I have it's cousin. Model 67 no dash from 1973. A 67 is a stainless 15. I took it to the range recently, and had forgotten how well it can shoot. Enjoy your 15! Bob
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10-20-2015, 07:14 AM
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Not necessarily. 6K was used in 1974 and 1975. It depends on what the last 5 digits are. Above 58917, is 1975. 58917 and below is 1974.
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Thanks, I appreciate the info! 1974 it is.
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10-20-2015, 07:49 AM
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Just a little warning. To me Smith & Wesson's are as or more addictive than cigarettes
, alcohol etc, etc . Welcome to the club. One ain't enough. 
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10-20-2015, 07:55 AM
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Congratulations and welcome to the best source for knowledge and expertise. I bought my first Md 15 this year. It's a -4 model with a 2 inch barrel. It shoots better than I would ever imagined. I will probably by a nice 4 inch one too, if I can find one.
Like others have said, once you own one of these marvelous S&W revolvers, more will be in your future.
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Last edited by loeman; 10-20-2015 at 09:33 AM.
Reason: to correct bbl length
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10-20-2015, 08:13 AM
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I will probably by a nice 4 inch one too, if I can find one.
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You will have a much easier time finding a 4" than another 3!" I'm not sure I have ever seen a 3" Combat Masterpiece!
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10-20-2015, 08:13 AM
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Fine looking revolver, sir! You made a good choice to start with.
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10-20-2015, 08:15 AM
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And this forum will only inspire you to buy more. If you start trolling on the auction sites you'll really be in trouble. Welcome!
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10-20-2015, 08:46 AM
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Very nice start!
And welcome to the addiction!
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10-20-2015, 09:21 AM
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Thanks all. The serial starts with 6K so it dates to 1975, according to what I've found online. All my favorite firearms come from the 70's (like me) so I guess it's a keeper. Already contemplating another one...
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Congratulations on a fine start! By comparison, I was "built" in the late 1940s and two of the S&Ws I have had the longest are a pair of 6" Ks, a K-38 and a K-22 that were built in the same era. I can identify with what you are saying and I probably won't be letting them go any time soon either! 
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10-20-2015, 09:35 AM
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You will have a much easier time finding a 4" than another 3!" I'm not sure I have ever seen a 3" Combat Masterpiece! |
And neither have I! Mine is 2 inch and post is corrected. Can't get anything by you guys. Lol.
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The Perfect "K" Frame
You couldn't have started with a finer example than the M15 Combat Masterpiece unless perhaps you had chosen a equally fine revolver in the Model 67, you will later find a must have for no better reason than it is a SS M15. To go full circle a M15 2" will also be in order. This has been the most enjoyable 2" barrel I have fired to date, unfortunately not as plentiful as the 4" 15 but worth the time and money. The 15-4 was my first S&W and still one of my favorites. Congratulations
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10-20-2015, 12:55 PM
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Welcome from Arkansas! Very nice piece! You are hooked!!!! You certainly couldn't find a better place to hang out! Lots of good folks here, along with great information!
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10-20-2015, 01:01 PM
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Welcome to the club.
I've been collecting and shooting S&W 's for 40 years, I believe they are the best guns made.
You will soon find out for your self
Glad you have joined us
Keep up the good work
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10-20-2015, 01:54 PM
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Welcome to the addiction. I can remember the day that I bought my first S&W - a M58 back in 1982.
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