Picked up a Model 15 Snub nose....

mic214 · Jul 24, 2018

Recently, I have been looking for a 4" Model 15 to add to my collection. I came across this beautiful little 2" version that I just couldn't say no to. From the looks of it, this revolver has been shot very little, if at all.

It's a Model 15-3 with a serial number of 8K59xxx.

JayCeeNC · Jul 24, 2018

Very nice purchase.
I never quite "got" the usefulness of adjustable target sights on a 2-inch barrel revolver, but I think the short Model 15s are great looking guns.

JP@AK · Jul 24, 2018

mic214 said:
It's a Model 15-3 with a serial number of 8K59xxx

From 1976, in case you are interested.

Dolfenn24 · Jul 24, 2018

Model 15-3

That's absolutely gorgeous. I have a couple Model 15 Snubbies myself. They are a blast to shoot and are extremely accurate as well. Nice acquisition!

ImprovedModel56Fan · Jul 24, 2018

JayCeeNC said:
Very nice purchase.
I never quite "got" the usefulness of adjustable target sights on a 2-inch barrel revolver, but I think the short Model 15s are great looking guns.

Same as on a 4" barrel revolver.

mic214 · Jul 24, 2018

JP@AK said:
From 1976, in case you are interested.

Great.....Thanks!

old bear · Jul 24, 2018

Recently, I have been looking for a 4" Model 15 to add to my collection. I came across this beautiful little 2" version that I just couldn't say no to

Sir, you are almost as bad as I am. Just bought a nice but used model 36, I found in the for sale section, here. All I was planning on doing was posting a few photos for a friend

Triathloncoach · Jul 24, 2018

old bear said:
Sir, you are almost as bad as I am. Just bought a nice but used model 36, I found in the for sale section, here. All I was planning on doing was posting a few photos for a friend

You knew you were putting yourself in harms way.

H Richard · Jul 24, 2018

You will find it shoots like a target gun. I don't know who could pass up one like that.

j38 · Jul 24, 2018

Take it to the range, ... you won't be disappointed.

Jerry

Nacho Man · Jul 25, 2018

Great find, I have a close relative.
My serial is 8K82xxx
Picked it up last summer.
Most accurate snub I ever owned.

Narragansett · Jul 25, 2018

Actually mine 15-3 X 2" will arrive today 1973). Same condition as yours. Hard to tell if it was fired. I did manage to get a super deal on a 4" same condition a month ago, but no box. I have a WTB ad going for a 6" but no luck. I want a 2, 4, 6 collection.

Good luck with yours, beautiful find!

Engineer1911 · Jul 25, 2018

Narragansett said:
Actually mine 15-3 X 2" will arrive today 1973). Same condition as yours. Hard to tell if it was fired. I did manage to get a super deal on a 4" same condition a month ago, but no box. I have a WTB ad going for a 6" but no luck. I want a 2, 4, 6 collection.

Good luck with yours, beautiful find!

2" , 4" , and 6" barrel is a set, but the collection is Blue and Nickel. My wife inherited a nickel 4" M19 from her father. I found out that collections really look much better than just the set. It made 'gift shopping' for her very easy.

bananaman · Jul 25, 2018

Congratulations on that "BEAUTY". I looked for 1 for around 2 years off & on, and gave up. Ended up with a 10-5 snub instead. Later got a 66-2. Am happy with them, but would still like the 15. Enjoy! Bob

kennethg · Jul 26, 2018

I had been looking for one for several years and was finally able to grab one. Whether they have any practical use or not is irrelevant. They are just plain cool looking. You will be happy with yours.

mic214 · Jul 26, 2018

kennethg said:
I had been looking for one for several years and was finally able to grab one. Whether they have any practical use or not is irrelevant. They are just plain cool looking. You will be happy with yours.

I have to agree that they are really cool looking. Out of all the S&W revolvers, these 2" 15's and the 3-1/2" Model 27's are the most unique looking in my opinion.....

sheepdawg · Jul 26, 2018

The m15 snubby is the 2" that thinks it's a 4".

Muddyboot · Jul 31, 2018

No doubt the Model 15 with a 2" barrel is one of the best looking revolvers by S&W....

IAhunter · Jul 31, 2018

JayCeeNC said:
Very nice purchase.
I never quite "got" the usefulness of adjustable target sights on a 2-inch barrel revolver, but I think the short Model 15s are great looking guns.

All you need to do is fire one and you will "get" the usefulness. Model 15 snubbies are sweet shooters.

ISCS Yoda · Jul 31, 2018

kennethg said:
I had been looking for one for several years and was finally able to grab one. Whether they have any practical use or not is irrelevant. They are just plain cool looking. You will be happy with yours.

Exactly! I don't see the need for the adjustable sights but I love mine, anyway. It just happens to play third fiddle to my Model 10 and Model 64 snubbies.

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