That is the exact gun I used in the Police Academy in San Diego. That thing was so fine. I sold it to get a M 66 with a 6" BBL. Still have the 66 and am on a Hue and Cry to find a nice M 15 like that one.
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K-38 combat Masterpiece Model 15
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Sir, you now know why most of us would rather have one Smith and Wesson revolver than two tupperware pistols.
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modelbuilder56
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You guys are danged awesome, many thanks. k22 fan thank you too for the link I'am a professional modelmaker and the F-1 pictured is 20th scale, I love working with my hands and working on guns.
old bear I now see what everyone has been talking about and why my fatherinlaw had the very same pistol, I thought dang that's old school! It was supposed to go to my wife when her dad passed but her brother got it instead. I paid $650 for it and to be honest I don't know if I overpaid or not.
old bear I now see what everyone has been talking about and why my fatherinlaw had the very same pistol, I thought dang that's old school! It was supposed to go to my wife when her dad passed but her brother got it instead. I paid $650 for it and to be honest I don't know if I overpaid or not.
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Doug.38PR
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Good combination of a target gun and carry gun. I like mine too. I picked it up at a gunshow for about $275 about 8 years ago. But isn't in near as good a condition as this one in the original post
Highhawk1948
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Very nice revolver. On my wish list.
modelbuilder56, just remember that you did not overpay you just bought ahead of the curve, which I've done more than once. But I got the revolver I wanted, when I wanted it.
P.s impressive model F 150.
P.s impressive model F 150.
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I acquired my first K-frame today and I'm beyond pleased with how accurate it is and how great it feels in my hand. I traded a Law Enforcement turn-in S&W M&P 40 (paid $329 after shipping) for a good condition (slight holster wear, mech flawless) 1989 S&W 15-6 4" blued. Was this a good trade? Can anyone speak from personal experience on this model? I would appreciate your feedback.
I acquired my first K-frame today and I'm beyond pleased with how accurate it is and how great it feels in my hand. I traded a Law Enforcement turn-in S&W M&P 40 (paid $329 after shipping) for a good condition (slight holster wear, mech flawless) 1989 S&W 15-6 4" blued. Was this a good trade? Can anyone speak from personal experience on this model? I would appreciate your feedback.
AveragEd
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During the last three weeks, I've purchased two Model 67s, the stainless steel counterpart to the Model 15. The first is a no-dash gun with stainless steel sights and a factory trigger stop. It had some rash marks on it and was polished so I had the local gunsmith "restore" it and it looks and functions like an absolutely brand new one. With the gunsmith's bill and shipping, I have $420 in the gun.
It turned out so nice that I don't want to shoot it so I sought out another one and won a GunBroker auction for a 67-1 last night. It looks pretty nice in its photos and like the no-dash gun, doesn't have its original stocks but I have a small collection of nicely figured S&W checkered target stocks so that is not a concern for me. It will make a great "shooter gun" and with shipping, I'm into that one for $520.
I have seen one that was very much like new with its box, paperwork and unopened tool kit sell for $607 plus shipping and had numerous responses to my "WTB" ad on this Forum with asking prices ranging from $600 to $750.
It's really tough to beat a K-frame S&W revolver of any era or model. And those older blued ones are beautiful!
Ed
It turned out so nice that I don't want to shoot it so I sought out another one and won a GunBroker auction for a 67-1 last night. It looks pretty nice in its photos and like the no-dash gun, doesn't have its original stocks but I have a small collection of nicely figured S&W checkered target stocks so that is not a concern for me. It will make a great "shooter gun" and with shipping, I'm into that one for $520.
I have seen one that was very much like new with its box, paperwork and unopened tool kit sell for $607 plus shipping and had numerous responses to my "WTB" ad on this Forum with asking prices ranging from $600 to $750.
It's really tough to beat a K-frame S&W revolver of any era or model. And those older blued ones are beautiful!
Ed
Birdgun
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Modelbuilder56, welcome to the S&W revolver party. You now know what joy it is to shoot a precision instrument like a Model 15 "Combat Masterpiece."
Here's my Combat Masterpiece. Actually, my wife has claimed it as her revolver. Life does have its difficulties.
S&W Model 15-4 "Combat Masterpiece" in 38 Special
Thanks for looking at my wife's Combat Masterpiece.
God bless,
Birdgun
Here's my Combat Masterpiece. Actually, my wife has claimed it as her revolver. Life does have its difficulties.
S&W Model 15-4 "Combat Masterpiece" in 38 Special
Thanks for looking at my wife's Combat Masterpiece.
God bless,
Birdgun
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Your right, Model 15's are "tack drivers". I have a glock also but it doesn't tack drive like my Model 15. Tom
Might as well add mine to the "show and tell" show. It's a 15-2, from 1966. It has the target hammer, target trigger, trigger stop and target grips, which I like to think came on the gun. 
I know the regulars are probably sick of seeing it. 
I know the regulars are probably sick of seeing it. 
AveragEd
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That's a classic Smith & Wesson if there ever was one!
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ABPOS
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Very very very very nice.
A very nice example. I see it as 1969 also. They are one of the best S&W ever made for sure. Below are mine, in about the same condition. The 2" is factory fired only, and the one with the Culina olive wood grips is a 15-2 factory fired only. The 6" model is a 15-3 from about 1975 that has been heavily customized.
Enjoy it, you have something to be proud of!
Enjoy it, you have something to be proud of!
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Congratulations on your purchase, IMHO the M-15 is truly a masterpiece and one of S&Ws best efforts.
Engine49guy
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The K-38 "Combat" Masterpiece was introduced as a standard item in 1950.
With the adoption of the Model number system became the Model 15.
The "Combat Magnum" (future Model 19) was introduced in 1955 as a 4" gun, in the 1960's a snub as well as a 6" version were produced but both kept the name "Combat" .
In the 1960's a 2" snub Model 15 was introduced and it likewise keeps the name "Combat" ,
During the 15-5 revision 6" and 8 3/8" versions were introduced,
For those interested in the Combat Masterpiece with more detail and photos here is a link to a thread I did a while back showing its evolution.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...mbat-masterpiece-eye-candy.html#post137793579
With the adoption of the Model number system became the Model 15.
The "Combat Magnum" (future Model 19) was introduced in 1955 as a 4" gun, in the 1960's a snub as well as a 6" version were produced but both kept the name "Combat" .
In the 1960's a 2" snub Model 15 was introduced and it likewise keeps the name "Combat" ,
During the 15-5 revision 6" and 8 3/8" versions were introduced,
For those interested in the Combat Masterpiece with more detail and photos here is a link to a thread I did a while back showing its evolution.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...mbat-masterpiece-eye-candy.html#post137793579
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Arquebus357
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I love picture threads.. Here's my CM.
Here it is as purchased.
Here it is as purchased.
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