Model 15 Stainless
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Please keep this thread alive until we hear "the rest of the story", whatever that may be..........
No matter what it is , it will be worth hearing.
TR
No matter what it is , it will be worth hearing.
TR
Cool thread, Thanx..........
As of now I have no intention of selling. Will be writing S&W to have a "Factory Letter" done just in case life happens and is forgotten about in my collection. Worse case, it will help my wife know what is of value.
So far the only thing I would trade it for is if I could convince the farmer next to me to let go of some acres adjacent to my farm. Do know if he's a gun guy, but worth a shot.
Also, I have no intention of killing the thread at any point. A piece of history has been found, why bury it again.
So far the only thing I would trade it for is if I could convince the farmer next to me to let go of some acres adjacent to my farm. Do know if he's a gun guy, but worth a shot.
Also, I have no intention of killing the thread at any point. A piece of history has been found, why bury it again.
Doug M.
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I'm not even close to a collector, but this is so fascinating I will follow it as I did the 28-1 string. I'd never heard of these 20 experimental pieces, and as for value - the sky is the limit. I can see it hitting 6 figures.
CLASSIC12
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It is a very interesting thread indeed
Maybe you'd care to elaborate how you found this ultra rare gun ?
Gun shop, pawn shop, neighbour's widow, inheritance, work relation, barn find ?
I personally like to tell a bit about how I found the guns I present and I think members here enjoy reading that.
An example on how I found my Beretta 93r
http://smith-wessonforum.com/138605179-post18.html
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On the stainless gun and magnet thing. That is very common mistake. Lots of people do not know that many stainless steels are able to attract a magnet. JuSt trying to educate people. Didn't mean to embarrass or anything of the kind Jim
Here is the factory letter for one of the stainless steel models 15's. I own this gun.
Page 2 of the letter, which I have not posted, lists the serial numbers and destination of the 5 guns (out of the 20 that were made) that were shipped. I'll post a couple pictures of mine later today.
Notabot: if you'd like, you can send me a pm, stating the full serial number, and I can tell you if your's was one of those 5 that were shipped.
Regards, Mike Priwer
Page 2 of the letter, which I have not posted, lists the serial numbers and destination of the 5 guns (out of the 20 that were made) that were shipped. I'll post a couple pictures of mine later today.
Notabot: if you'd like, you can send me a pm, stating the full serial number, and I can tell you if your's was one of those 5 that were shipped.
Regards, Mike Priwer
MikeHere is the factory letter for one of the stainless steel models 15's. I own this gun.
Page 2 of the letter, which I have not posted, lists the serial numbers and destination of the 5 guns (out of the 20 that were made) that were shipped. I'll post a couple pictures of mine later today.
Notabot: if you'd like, you can send me a pm, stating the full serial number, and I can tell you if your's was one of those 5 that were shipped.
Regards, Mike Priwer
It was one of the 5 shipped. No need for him to pm you.
CLASSIC12
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Here is the factory letter for one of the stainless steel models 15's. I own this gun.
Page 2 of the letter, which I have not posted, lists the serial numbers and destination of the 5 guns (out of the 20 that were made) that were shipped. I'll post a couple pictures of mine later today.
Notabot: if you'd like, you can send me a pm, stating the full serial number, and I can tell you if your's was one of those 5 that were shipped.
Regards, Mike Priwer
It was already stated by OP that the gun is 825, shipped to H.H. Harris, see post 49 and 30
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Now we know the whereabouts of 10% of the total production! 
Here are two pictures of my SS Model 15.
Regards, Mike Priwer
Regards, Mike Priwer
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kbm6893
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Congratulations! Can you elaborate on how you got it? I'd have a tough time selling it, but I'd have a hard time keeping it, also, knowing it's value would bring life changing money. But if you don't need the cash I don't see the value dropping. I do hope this gun is being kept in a safe deposit box or something.
It was bought as part of a trade deal. Rolex's for guns. Me and collector I got it from both figured it as a common, well not so common mdl 15 nickel plated and agreed on a value. I had other stainless revolers and nickel plated and thus seemed not a nice in some way. Mostly the unseen finish on the crane area. Lots of self doubt based on internet research led me here, where my suspicions were verified.
As for preservation. I've used high grade acetone to remove the PVC spotting and neutralize anything going on with the surfaces. Then wiped down with light oil on a polishing cloth, but not enough pressure to leave additional fine hairline.
As for preservation. I've used high grade acetone to remove the PVC spotting and neutralize anything going on with the surfaces. Then wiped down with light oil on a polishing cloth, but not enough pressure to leave additional fine hairline.
In my almost 18 years here this just might be the coolest thread I've ever come across-NotaBot thank you very much for sharing the story, the photos and the letter. Well done.
WOW! Just... WOW! 1 of 20!
Doesn't get much more rare than that!
Doesn't get much more rare than that!
