supersmitt
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I haven't been on for a few months, but I hope you like this pic of my vintage '61 model 15-1 ( aka K38 Masterpiece ). I carried one just like it when I was in the Air Force.
K38 Masterpiece
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supersmitt
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I think I did something wrong, can you help me get my pic up?
Check out this thread on posting pictures.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-forum-office/78728-posting-photos-forum-new-format.html
We'd all love to see the pictuers of your K38 Combat Masterpiece
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-forum-office/78728-posting-photos-forum-new-format.html
We'd all love to see the pictuers of your K38 Combat Masterpiece
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sigp220.45
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Man, that one has seen some use! I like the Victory Model grips.
I, too, carried one as an SP in the Air Force. I was a Colt man prior to that, but the Model 15 re-aligned me.
I, too, carried one as an SP in the Air Force. I was a Colt man prior to that, but the Model 15 re-aligned me.
Art Doc
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In the interest of accuracy, that's a K38 Combat Masterpiece.
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supersmitt
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Lots of us old USAF cops on the Forum. That gun has certainly seen some use, hope it shoots well.
And y'all are all quick to recognize a revolver "just like the one I carried in the AF."
I bought a 15 at a gun show in the early 80s, actually in 1980 if I remember correctly. My cousin's husband happened to be visiting the very day I bought it. When I showed them the gun I just bought, he said, "I carried one just like it when I was in the AF." That was the first time I was aware that they had been issued to AF personnel during that time period. I believe my cousin's husband had been stationed at a facility where nukes were stored, or something similar.
"yes I did say that it was a K38 Combat Masterpiece"
Wow, I need my eyes checked!
Wow, I need my eyes checked!
S. Hammer
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I put this together a while back. Very similar to what I carried in '82-'85. I did have a smooth narrow trigger installed on the 15.
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supersmitt
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To all Air Force cops out there, I have a request. Along with my holster and ammo pouch, I also have my first set of stripes, SAC patch and beret pin and a photo of me in my uniform in Germany back in the 70's. All my other gear, including my badge, was lost in a house fire 15 years ago. I want to build a display case, but I need a replacement badge. Does anyone know where I can find one? If so, post here or send me a private note and I will be forever grateful. Also, and this is for all, should I have my K38 Combat Masterpiece stripped and re-blued. Thanks.
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supersmitt
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to S. Hammer, sweet set. My m-16 had the long solid rear stock and long triangular shaped forestock. Our first weapons actually had " Made by Mattel" on the but plate. Spent many a night out "humpin' the buff" with that thing. (do they still call it that ?)
supersmitt, imho, I would not have the K38 refinished. With the grouping you are putting together, the gun "as is" should fit in nicely. I think part of what you are trying to capture would be lost if you were to refinish the gun.
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supersmitt
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I pretty much feel the same about refinishing the piece. It's in good working order and I still fire it sometimes. It has been cleared by a top gunsmith so I trust it. Just wish I could replace my badges. I was an AP, an LE and then an OSI special agent. Both badges and all my uniforms were lost in a house fire. I'm putting the display together to go with one I made for my Dad, former Air Force test crew navigator, who passed away 2 years ago. Thanks for the input, and for letting me rant. (my brother and two uncles are also ex USAF)
sigp220.45
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supersmitt
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Thanks for the info. It is my police badge and I can even replace my service ribbons, but no OSI badge. Guess I'll keep looking for that. Thanks again.
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