Going price for a 15-3 2" blued

[Sub sailor]

I am stumbled upon a clean, blue, Model 15-3 with a 2 inch barrel and stag grips with the S&W logo. I know these models were primarily made with the 4" barrel and don't know if the grips are original to the revolver, so I was wondering how "unique" this gun might be. The asking price is $650 which I thought was a bit steep. I don't currently have access to my Gunbroker password to do a completed auctions search so I am reaching out to all of the knowledgeable forum members for their opinion on the value of this gun. I should add that the gun is about 95% condition and I do not believe it has the box. What do you all think? Thanks for your help!!!!

 

[ken158]

I think about $200 steep... but I am a realist and wouldn't pay $650 for a snub 19. Gun show last weekend had 36's for $600 and model 10's for $400 to $500 but I never saw one sell...

 

[BoCash]

Paid $700 for one a year ago that was LNIB.

The snubbies are bringing premiums, so $550 to $600 in that condition here in NC would not be out of line.

I would rather pay that much if it had original grips, unless those are real stags.

 

[Jtown]

I think the price is on the high side. I bought a snubby model 36 for $350 and a model 10 snubby for $400. The $650 figure is high.
Walt

 

[Breakaway500]

I'd have a VERY hard time walking by a snubby 15 and at 650 unless it was beat up..would go home with me. I really really like them.

 

[D Brown]

If those grips are genuine stag, I'd suggest you go for it at
$650. With $650 being the asking price, you may be able to get it for a little less.

 

[arjay]

A set of elk grips runs about $150,stag a good bit more.Original magnas are about $50.The price isn't bad.

 

[CH4]

Been a dealer at the Reno shows with a pristine 2" 15-3 sitting on his table for over 5 years at $650. Add sales tax and fees and you're north of $700. Dude is standing firm.

 

[Engineer1911]

I bought a M15 snub with wood grips for $500 off Gun Broker in July for $500 + fees. I got the best M15 snub available at the time for the lowest price.

 

[Marshal Tom]

I was just looking at one in pretty nice condition with the ugliest camo pacs for grips that i have ever seen. I think it was at $495. I passed but may go back and look again. Think I could get it for less.

 

[Sub sailor]

I am going to go back and try to talk the price down a bit. If I can't get it, it wasn't meant to be....

 

[Eddietruett]

If I really wanted it, I wouldn't let $50-100 stand in my way. I've got several guns that I paid top dollar and at least one I paid over top dollar but I really wanted them. Spending a few extra bucks won't really affect my life down the road and the fun I've had shooting those guns now make what I spent seem like a bargain. Nice guns won't go down in value either. As many have said here before, "you didn't pay too much, you just bought early".

 

[BAM-BAM]

A set of elk grips runs about $150,stag a good bit more.Original magnas are about $50.The price isn't bad.

IIRC Executioner's elk Stag with medallion run about $170 these days + shipping............... So say $470 for the gun.

I'd do it................ the 2" 15s are sweet little guns..... been looking for a nice one in LGS in W. Pa. for about 10 years...... Depending what "clean" means....... it's a $500-600 gun around here w/o the stag grips..

 

[Thin Man]

Where I live that gun would last on the shelf about 3 minutes!
Ask yourself this; how many 2 inch Model 15s have you seen in person? And how long will it be before you see another one?
I say jump on it and enjoy it!

 

[Patrip]

I found my 15-2 2" on the table at the Dallas gun show...it was pretty clean and marked $595. I walked around a bit as I learned long ago dont fall in love with the first gun you see.....I did find another but it was beat up and $50 more....I went back and asked if he could knock some off the price and he took $20 off....not much but I was happy at $575. The above poster is right....How many 2" 15s do you see anymore?

 

[A10]

15s are going up in price. A clean 4 inch would be 5 or 550 around here. Add 50 to 100 premium for a shorty. JMHO, and localized knowledge.....

 

[H Richard]

I think $650 is just the higher end of a realistic price. When is the last time you had an opportunity to buy one that nice? And, when will be the next opportunity?

 

[sheepdawg]

I paid $500 for an absolutely pristine one three years ago. They ain't going anywhere but up in price.

 

[Breaker]

You will have more regrets letting it go than wrestling over the initial price. it isn't outlandish to ask a little more for stag grips and a gun that the previous owner took pride in and kept in good shape.

 

[SpectrePilot]

Going price for a 15-3 2" blued

I gave $700 for this 15-4, at the top of value but I wanted the condition and box, accessories, etc. it has a little cylinder line but I just had to accept that. Without the matching box and all it would be a $550-$600 purchase absolute tops for me.

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