Model 15 Mania
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That entirely depends on how much you like that particular Model 15. If it is unfired and as new in the box, then the asking price is not entirely out of line.
There are many nice 15's available out there in the $350-$500 range. You can always make an offer and see where it goes from there. The prices of Smiths here in TN are usually above the average, or what they can be purchased for in other states. Much of that is due to our depressed economy here.
Personally, I would not walk away from a very nice Smith that I wanted over a $50 difference in price. But that is just me.
Best of luck in your search.
There are many nice 15's available out there in the $350-$500 range. You can always make an offer and see where it goes from there. The prices of Smiths here in TN are usually above the average, or what they can be purchased for in other states. Much of that is due to our depressed economy here.
Personally, I would not walk away from a very nice Smith that I wanted over a $50 difference in price. But that is just me.
Best of luck in your search.
I haven't seen many good Smith revolvers around here(TN also) and the one I'm looking at is on the Internet. No idea where it's at for sure just one of the auction sites. It's not considered LNIB, however but still looks good. They call in "Mint" but it's hard to tell from the photos.
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Edmo
US Veteran
This photo makes you wonder where all these 15's ended up...
Knowing the government and the USAF, I bet they were unfortunately crunched up.
I also carried several model 15s as a pilot in the USAF and have been looking for one to add to the pile of guns.
We called them "Barney Fife Guns" when I carried them. I always thought that if I ever needed to pull out a 38 caliber revolver as a pilot, things had gone really, really bad. We thought it was a huge upgrade to get the M9s when they replaced our 38s.
Edmo
MDMarauder
Member
my nice and shiny factory fired only 15-3
Very nice indeed!
kamloops67
Member
all you americans are fortunate in this, nearly all m15s are 4" barreled which makes them prohibited in canada i saw one for sale, which had been professionally changed to 4.2", it had been for sale less than one hour and it was sold by the time i messaged the seller $600-650
i would like a 15 as i have a 14 and a 17 they just sort of go together.
i would like a 15 as i have a 14 and a 17 they just sort of go together.
More Model 15's in action
My oldest daughter engages the first "bad guy" target on my backyard range with a Model 15-3.
The first target was at 7 yds, 3 shots two torso, one head. Advance to the tree and engage the second bad guy at 15 yds, same drill.
Good shoot and move drill that she nailed everytime using 158 gr +P's.
My oldest daughter engages the first "bad guy" target on my backyard range with a Model 15-3.
The first target was at 7 yds, 3 shots two torso, one head. Advance to the tree and engage the second bad guy at 15 yds, same drill.
Good shoot and move drill that she nailed everytime using 158 gr +P's.
Professor Frink
Member
Here are mine.Here are mine, I'll start with my Pre 15.
This is my most often shot revolver 15-3
Snub 15-3
And two 15-5s. I tend to think of these as a wannabe Dayton gun.
This is my most often shot revolver 15-3
Snub 15-3
And two 15-5s. I tend to think of these as a wannabe Dayton gun.
Got me another one for this Thread! 
(15-4)
(15-4)
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WP
Member
Does anyone have pictures of Ahrends grips on a S&W 15?
Bill
Bill
robctwo
Member
I posted some with Ahrends earlier. Retro Combat
MDMarauder
Member
Man, there are some fine wheel guns in this thread.
Nframe_is_no1
Member
I have always thought that the model 15 was the best combat revolver S&W ever made. It has a size and power level than can be handled by the widest variety of shooters. I've accumulated a few over the years:
First up is a 4-screw pre-15 from 1956, it came with it's original magnas numbered to the gun & a S&W grip adaptor. I added the target stocks as they fit my hand better:
Next up is my shooter grade 15-3. It came with the target stocks shown. I thought it was a great deal at $199:
Next is my as new 15-4. Was unturned and unfired when I got it, with numbered magnas. I added the target stocks:
Last is my NIB 2" 15-4:
However, once you start with the 15s, you have to add the other variations of the venerable Combat Masterpiece:
67-1 w/box (came w/ the targets):
model 18-3 in .22 LR:
And lastly, the seldom seen .22 Magnum Combat Masterpiece, the 4" model 48. This one is a model 48-2. It came with the smooth targets:
First up is a 4-screw pre-15 from 1956, it came with it's original magnas numbered to the gun & a S&W grip adaptor. I added the target stocks as they fit my hand better:
Next up is my shooter grade 15-3. It came with the target stocks shown. I thought it was a great deal at $199:
Next is my as new 15-4. Was unturned and unfired when I got it, with numbered magnas. I added the target stocks:
Last is my NIB 2" 15-4:
However, once you start with the 15s, you have to add the other variations of the venerable Combat Masterpiece:
67-1 w/box (came w/ the targets):
model 18-3 in .22 LR:
And lastly, the seldom seen .22 Magnum Combat Masterpiece, the 4" model 48. This one is a model 48-2. It came with the smooth targets:
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bennettfam
Member
Envy. Kinda wish I had a 15 to match up to my 18.
Nice looking guns fellas.
Nice looking guns fellas.
Old Corp
Member
Ya see, it's threads and stuff like this on the SWF that have contributed to my financial downfall.
I already had several good S&W wheelguns, but I figured, 'Why do I need a K frame .38, when I have my old service M66? Same size, generally, and shoots .38's fine'.
Then, got a deal on a M18 .22. A lot of fun.
Enjoyed the M18, but wondered what something with a 6" barrel would feel like, and spent too much time reading about classic old K22's (here). Found one (a 1952 K22) and paired it with a custom Threeperson's style basketweave holster.
Then, started reading all kinds of good stuff on here about K38's/M14's, and how unique, accurate and comfortable they were to shoot.
Encountered a M14-3 that was near perfect, grabbed it up.
M14 was nice, but pretty much a pristine target gun. Needed a holster version. Solution? Encountered a well-used, mechanically perfect M15-3 that was most likely a prior L.E. gun.
Sometimes I wish my hobbies were more like that of a few friends I have, just watching NFL or NASCAR on tv and being satisfied wth that.
Sure would be cheaper.
I already had several good S&W wheelguns, but I figured, 'Why do I need a K frame .38, when I have my old service M66? Same size, generally, and shoots .38's fine'.
Then, got a deal on a M18 .22. A lot of fun.
Enjoyed the M18, but wondered what something with a 6" barrel would feel like, and spent too much time reading about classic old K22's (here). Found one (a 1952 K22) and paired it with a custom Threeperson's style basketweave holster.
Then, started reading all kinds of good stuff on here about K38's/M14's, and how unique, accurate and comfortable they were to shoot.
Encountered a M14-3 that was near perfect, grabbed it up.
M14 was nice, but pretty much a pristine target gun. Needed a holster version. Solution? Encountered a well-used, mechanically perfect M15-3 that was most likely a prior L.E. gun.
Sometimes I wish my hobbies were more like that of a few friends I have, just watching NFL or NASCAR on tv and being satisfied wth that.
Sure would be cheaper.
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