The ULTIMATE K-38 Combat Masterpiece thread. Serial # database

[Dillyp]

I can't believe this hasn't been been started. The model 15 is the best .38 special revolver ever. Period. Let's see them is you agree! Post your shipping date if possible.

Serial # Database:

K94566-oct 1950
K108880-Jun 1951
K117050-oct 1951
K132838-apr 1952
K157683-oct 1952
K167878-jan 1953
K199482-mar 1954
K239741-Jan 1956
K267496-apr 1956
k248399-Jan 1957
K285764-july 1957
k304434-dec 1957
K317946- may 1958
k355114-may 1958 (mine)(earliest on the list that is model stamped)
K120425-oct 1959 (not model stamped)
K467045-may 1962 (15-1)
K149495-jun 1962 (15-2)
K558758-oct 1964 (15-2)
K696564-Dec 1966 (15-2)
K725416-may 1967 (15-3)
K975863-july 1970( 15-3)
5K66690-feb 1974 (15-3)

 

[Dillyp]

This one is mine. A very special gun to me, it was my first firearm purchase. I bought it on my 21st birthday, may 11th 2009. It is a m15 no dash shipped on May 11th 1958 according to Mr Roy Jinks. It is my baby, and will never leave my possession. Serial number is K355114.

 

[LEO918]

Dilly, I have a twin to your Model 15, Target Grips and all SN: K-353700

 

[Targets Guy]

I have two (one is a pre model 1957)

Model 15-3 s/n K975863. No shipping date yet. I have two Model 10-5 that are in the que for their's.
Edit: the 15-3 shipped in 7/70

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Stocks match and I have the original box and the brush.

K38 Combat Masterpiece K304434 (he's right in there with both of you on yours). Shipped in December of 1957

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He has a target hammer and the stocks are original. Might do a letter on him.

 

[Inusuit]

I can't believe this hasn't been been started. The model 15 is the best .38 special revolver ever. Period. Let's see them is you agree! Post your shipping date if possible.

Here's thread I haven't seen up in some time. It may not be the ULTIMATE Masterpiece thread, but I think it's close and may be of interest to you.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1961-1980/365528-some-combat-masterpiece-eye-candy.html

 

[DWalt]

Does K304434 have SNs on barrel and cylinder? I think that's about the time those were omitted by S&W.

 

[Targets Guy]

Does K304434 have SNs on barrel and cylinder? I think that's about the time those were omitted by S&W.

You're lucky. I had it out after putting new Hogue's on it. No SN on either. The crane does have an assembly number and the barrel is as smooth as a baby's bottom.

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[Breakaway500]

If you whip up all this interest I'll never be able to steal another 15....

That's gun porn right there!!!

 

[MajorD]

dilly your obviously a youngster but nice to hear you appreciate a good revolver! So few young shooters do. They think I am crazy when I say the revolvers are with proper handling far more accurate than the modern polymer autos,until they see it

 

[DocB]

All matching including grips. Circa 1970. Paid $350 a few months ago. So, I'm cheap and patient. I had been missing a M15 from my collection forever. SN 1K488XX. Not really notable enough to letter, so I could be off on the ship date by a year or two.

 

[Dillyp]

dilly your obviously a youngster but nice to hear you appreciate a good revolver! So few young shooters do. They think I am crazy when I say the revolvers are with proper handling far more accurate than the modern polymer autos,until they see it

Thanks. I've always been a Smith revolver fan, ever since as a youngster shooting my great uncles m18 and m29 (first handgun I ever shot, at 9, the men in my family had a nice laugh). I have his 18 no dash, the 29-2 is still mia...

 

[DWalt]

About three years ago I passed up a LNIB early 1950s CM for $500. I still weep silently when I think about it.

 

[19leben]

Here's mine: K248399 shipped January 1957. Factory nickel too.


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[Birdgun]

Here are some pics of my 15-4, sn: 91K6483, circa 1980. She's a beauty. I named her, Polly.

Thank you for seeing Polly.

God bless,
Birdgun

 

[A10]

Here is a stubby one.....3k12097

 

[Dillyp]

I've added some serial numbers. Keep them coming guys! and please add your dated #'s!

 

[Jackcpat]

Combat Masterpiece

Here's a couple of Combat Masterpieces a 1956 4 screw K 2680xx, and a Model 67 1972 5K499xx

 

[kscharlie]

My 15-4 from 1982. Serial # 208K437.

 

[Wingmaster]

This one shipped in April of 1956. S/N K267496.

 

[GunarSailors]

My K719922 model 15-2 from 1967-ish (corrected). Its been refinished a couple of times, Duracoated, bead blasted, repolished, reblued again, had the hammer and trigger replaced a couple of times, has a non factory front sight insert, a non original white outline .126 rear slider and wearing non-period correct presentation stocks.