My new to me 15-3

[Narragansett]

1973 once fired 15-3. The factory rosewoods are from the same period. I had them on my LEO 15-3. Grips probably 1974. They needed to be back on a 15-3.

Oh, and I am a better shot with a gun than a camera.

Thanks Rick!!

 

[Jtown]

You have a nice one there, excellent. Almost too pretty to shoot

Walt

 

[Narragansett]

You have a nice one there, excellent. Almost too pretty to shoot

Walt

The story that came with it, is that it was bought in 1973 during a difficult crime period in a particular city for protection, fired once with 6 shots, cleaned, put away and never was fired again. Turn line is almost non existent. Came with a nice range bag, and a Bianchi early 70's holster. Factoy magnas match by number too

 

[OLDSTER]

Is there any other revolver on the planet as nice as a K38/15 ?? Really nice one ya got there.

 

[Bushytale]

Beautiful 15-3 and grips. Unless you have another 15 you will need to shoot it.

 

[p8riot]

Great score. Mine is from 1970. I have the correct stocks on it now (old picture)

 

[CajunBass]

Pretty hard to beat a Combat Masterpiece, and that one looks great.

It's would sure be a nice match for my Model 18-4.

 

[p8riot]

I think the only revolver that I enjoy shooting more than my 15-3 is my 38/44 HD. And that is because the recoil is almost non-existent.

 

[Narragansett]

Pretty hard to beat a Combat Masterpiece, and that one looks great.

It's would sure be a nice match for my Model 18-4.

WoW, you are right, they would be a perfect match. Rosewoods look great on them. But you are right, they would look great together. I will send you my shipping address.

 

[Narragansett]

Great score. Mine is from 1970. I have the correct stocks on it now (old picture)

Actually, I like the figured magnas. Never seen something like that. I have 3 model 10's that could use those

 

[CajunBass]

WoW, you are right, they would be a perfect match. Rosewoods look great on them. But you are right, they would look great together. I will send you my shipping address.

I can do the same.

 

[Narragansett]

Beautiful 15-3 and grips. Unless you have another 15 you will need to shoot it.

I have my original 15-3 that I used as an LEO. However you would not recognize it. It has a 6 " , 1.2" dia Douglas air gage bbl with the latch milled into it, and a full length Bomar rib. Action was mirror polished and is the slickest double action I have ever seen, and a coil spring installed. i will post it sometime soon

 

[Chubbo]

Mod. 15 Combat Masterpiece

Narragansett:
The Mod. 15 Combat Masterpiece is also, one of my favorite S&W revolvers. A "1952" Mod. 15, that I bought it in "1953. It was my first center fire handgun, and also my first S&W revolver. I have owned, and shot it since "1953", for many kinds of handgun needs. In those following 65 years, Iv'e fired an unbelievable number of .38 Sp. rounds in it. In all of that time, It has never failed to fire a good round. Try to match that reliability, with any handgun you care to, especially your new plastic handguns. I show my Mod. 15, in a home built cherry wood case, and with a Mod. 18 companion revolver, S&W Knife, Belt & remodeled holster, all, put together as a set, To be passed on to my eldest Son.

Chubbo

 

[Targets Guy]

Love my 15-3. Shipped 7/70. 48 years old this month.

 

[CajunBass]

Since I had to show off my Model 18 earlier, I suppose I shouldn't ignore my Model 15-2, with the target hammer, trigger, trigger stop, and diamond target grips.

 

[jimbo728]

Here`s mine from 1971.
Jim

 

[Narragansett]

Narragansett:
The Mod. 15 Combat Masterpiece is also, one of my favorite S&W revolvers. A "1952" Mod. 15, that I bought it in "1953. It was my first center fire handgun, and also my first S&W revolver. I have owned, and shot it since "1953", for many kinds of handgun needs. In those following 65 years, Iv'e fired an unbelievable number of .38 Sp. rounds in it. In all of that time, It has never failed to fire a good round. Try to match that reliability, with any handgun you care to, especially your new plastic handguns. I show my Mod. 15, in a home built cherry wood case, and with a Mod. 18 companion revolver, S&W Knife, Belt & remodeled holster, all, put together as a set, To be passed on to my eldest Son.

Chubbo

Looks well cared for. Nice story. I am sure your eldest will greatly treasure it. I also Have 2 sons, both of which will split mine, pistols, rifles, and shotguns. I am in the process of gifting some now. That way, I get to see the pride of ownership in their eyes, as they enjoy some of them now

 

[Narragansett]

Since I had to show off my Model 18 earlier, I suppose I shouldn't ignore my Model 15-2, with the target hammer, trigger, trigger stop, and diamond target grips.

You can stick that in the same box, and save shipping costs

 

[MCorps0311]

Congratulations,very nice!

 

[Chubbo]

Things don't always go, according to your plans.

Looks well cared for. Nice story. I am sure your eldest will greatly treasure it. I also Have 2 sons, both of which will split mine, pistols, rifles, and shotguns. I am in the process of gifting some now. That way, I get to see the pride of ownership in their eyes, as they enjoy some of them now

Narragansett:
Thanks Pete, for the kind words. I tried, to tell a condensed version of the story, and won't boor you, by telling the long version, but, this needs to be said. My youngest son has been deceased 45 years, killed at age 20. My eldest son, honors his wife's beliefs, and wishes, has quit shooting, and will not be taking my collection into their home. I can't imagine what will become of my meager, lifetime collection of firearms, after I'm gone, but, I will honor their wishes. You are a lucky man in that respect. Enjoy every aspect of distributing your collection, to your sons. I will try to enjoy my collection, while I can, by sharing pictures, fondling, talking about, exchanging grips, and showing the firearms to others, while I'm still alive. Now, I've over shot, my 2¢ worth again. Sorry about that.

Chubbo

 

[Narragansett]

Narragansett:
Thanks Pete, for the kind words. I tried, to tell a condensed version of the story, and won't boor you, by telling the long version, but, this needs to be said. My youngest son has been deceased 45 years, killed at age 20. My eldest son, honors his wife's beliefs, and wishes, has quit shooting, and will not be taking my collection into their home. I can't imagine what will become of my meager, lifetime collection of firearms, after I'm gone, but, I will honor their wishes. You are a lucky man in that respect. Enjoy every aspect of distributing your collection, to your sons. I will try to enjoy my collection, while I can, by sharing pictures, fondling, talking about, exchanging grips, and showing the firearms to others, while I'm still alive. Now, I've over shot, my 2¢ worth again. Sorry about that.

Chubbo

Where in central Ohio are you? I spent 6 weeks in Marion last fall.. Will be going back this year.. Have a friend who has lost his wife, and he and I graduated HS together, plus he has a plethora of health issues for a young man. I was going to send you an email. but I see you only have PM. If you want to chat a bit PM me for an email address.

BTW I am an electrician, electrical engineer and retired heavy building electrical contractor

 

[Engine49guy]

Few things in life bring such pleasure as a nice clean Combat Masterpiece
If you are interested I did a short post on the CM evolution a few years back :
Some Combat Masterpiece eye candy

BTW the smooth presentation stocks on your CM are more likely Goncalo Alves, Thanks for sharing

 

[Narragansett]

Few things in life bring such pleasure as a nice clean Combat Masterpiece
If you are interested I did a short post on the CM evolution a few years back :
Some Combat Masterpiece eye candy

BTW the smooth presentation stocks on your CM are more likely Goncalo Alves, Thanks for sharing

i could have sworn they were rosewoods. I have GA combats on a 29CDX and they are lighter in color, also some other target stocks in GA. I suppose you could be right, but i recently did a thread on them, and other people had the same color. BUT, you may be correct. hard to remember 45 years ago when I bought them

 

[Narragansett]

Few things in life bring such pleasure as a nice clean Combat Masterpiece
If you are interested I did a short post on the CM evolution a few years back :
Some Combat Masterpiece eye candy

BTW the smooth presentation stocks on your CM are more likely Goncalo Alves, Thanks for sharing

Nothing short of fantastic!!!!!

 

[OLDSTER]

Here's its daddy

 

[Narragansett]

Here's its daddy

What year is that one?

 

[OLDSTER]

What year is that one?

1953-stocks not original but period correct.

 

[saemetric]

I have a twin to yours, only a 15-2

 

[Narragansett]

I have a twin to yours, only a 15-2

Beautiful piece!!!

 

[amd6547]

Back during the big police revolver sell off days, I had decided to buy a Model 10 at the next gun show. While browsing the tables, I found this 38 with adjustable sights, for $175. It's a 15-3, has a red insert front (which currently needs a new insert), and has the trigger stop.
I had no idea then what a "Model 15 Combat Masterpiece" was. What a great shooting revolver.
Ever since I got it, I've wanted the snub version. If I saw one at the price the OP paid, I'd be breaking out the credit card if I had to.