A few questions(oddity) about my newest Smith Md 15-2 snubby

[bravastar1]

I had been wanting this exact gun. A Md 15-2 with original Diamond grips. I got this on Gunbroker. This is the original Gunbroker picture but the gun looks much better is person. There is virtually no cylinder turn line and almost no wear at all.

The SCSW says that the 2 inch guns had smooth .312 triggers with "at least one 2 inch reported but not verified with a serrated .265 trigger". My gun does have a .265 serrated trigger. I did not think there was anything special or odd until I read about the gun. Would it be worth lettering this gun? As you can see there is a Tyler T grip on the gun. Did these ever come from the factory this way or were they always added on? I paid $440 all in for those who may wonder. I will take a few of my own pictures and post later. Thanks.

 

[bravastar1]

I had been wanting this exact gun. A Md 15-2 with original Diamond grips. I got this on Gunbroker. This is the original Gunbroker picture but the gun looks much better is person. There is virtually no cylinder turn line and almost no wear at all.

The SCSW says that the 2 inch guns had smooth .312 triggers with "at least one 2 inch reported but not verified with a serrated .265 trigger". My gun does have a .265 serrated trigger. I did not think there was anything special or odd until I read about the gun. Would it be worth lettering this gun? As you can see there is a Tyler T grip on the gun. Did these ever come from the factory this way or were they always added on? I paid $440 all in for those who may wonder. I will take a few of my own pictures and post later. Thanks.

 

[toroflow1]

I believe the book is in error on that one. I believe all early (say pre 1980-ish) 15s had the .265" serrated trigger.

 

[Sgt 127]

Hammers and triggers got swapped out all the time. I have no idea how many I have changed out. For awhile, I liked the wide triggers...then wide without grooves, so, I ground them down and polished them..then narrow smooth triggers...

You used to be able to buy triggers and hammers in little blister packs at S&W repair centers. Alot of times, if you bought the part, the smith would install it for you for a few bucks.

 

[skeezix]

Hey, I bid on that gun. I thought I had it won and you sneaked in there and outbid me by $5 while I was sound asleep. That's not fair!

I "won" a 15-3 the next day, though, so I'm happy. It has the skinny serrated trigger, and I don't think that it is rare or unusual.

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I doubt that your Tyler T-grip was installed at the factory - most likely added after the gun was purchased.

 

[bravastar1]

Skeezix---Sorry you were sound asleep---Wait,no I'm not. I thought I had a chance with an auction ending a bit after mid-night.I am glad your got the one you wanted.

 

[skeezix]

Yeah, my auction ended around noon on Monday. I figure my competition was at work and couldn't come in and out-bid me.

Then again, maybe I paid too much.

 

[NOTREDAME]

This must be the week for model 15 snub nose revolvers. Found this one last weekend, it too has a serrated trigger.

 

[armybass]

I got this one last Sunday 15-3

 

[handejector]

The standard trigger for about 50 odd years was a grooved (or serrated) standard width. The book is definitely wrong if that is what it says.

 

[photoman]

You guys cut it out! I've got a snub 15 on the short list for the collection and this is not helping!

 

[shawn mccarver]

Originally posted by NOTREDAME:
This must be the week for model 15 snub nose revolvers. Found this one last weekend, it too has a serrated trigger.

The "place opposite side against metal" or whatever it says warning is on the wax paper for a reason. Be careful how you store those beautiful nickel revolvers!

 

[skeezix]

The "place opposite side against metal" or whatever it says warning is on the wax paper for a reason. Be careful how you store those beautiful nickel revolvers!

What is the reason?

 

[mod57]

It makes me very happy that you got just the revolver you wanted!

. She looks to be a beauty.
regards,
Ralph