S&W Model 15-4 Combat Masterpiece

[TJm15.38]

This may be my favorite revovler in the safe. I bought this in 1981, but the pinned barrel and serial number indicates a 1972 manufacture date. I have fired this revover quite a bit over the years, but now I have other .38's, so this one is mainly for periodic care and viewing purposes. I know many of you are purists when it comes to changing grips, but as you can see, I still have the original wood it came with if I want to restore it to original. The stag grips? When i saw these genuine red stag grips produced by Rogers Custom Gun Grips, I simply had to have them for the Model 15. The grips cost as much as I paid for the gun circa 1981. Thanks for looking.

 

[22hipower]

Very nice, and many of us agree that stag grips are easy to like. Here are a couple of my favorites; a 48 and 66-2. No idea who made the grips though.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

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[Inusuit]

A Model 15 was my first centerfire handgun, circa 1961. Traded it for a Ruger Blackhawk. I currently have two 15s in the safe, mostly nostalgy because I carry Glocks and shoot the 15s occasionally at the range. I think Model 15s are the high point for S&W .38 revolvers.

 

[xray97]

Very nice! My M15-3 wears elk bone.

 

[Erocksmash]

I traded into a 15-6 I get this week, I'm excited...

I shot a 15 in the police academy and I fell in love with it just never had a thought to aquire another...

For the life of me I can't remember what grips were on it....

 

[TJm15.38]

A Model 15 was my first centerfire handgun, circa 1961. Traded it for a Ruger Blackhawk. I currently have two 15s in the safe, mostly nostalgy because I carry Glocks and shoot the 15s occasionally at the range. I think Model 15s are the high point for S&W .38 revolvers.

The Model 15 was the first weapon I had to qualify on in my early Air Force career. From the moment I fired the gun, I knew I had to own one. It was accurate, reliable and just a classic revolver that was a joy to handle.

 

[saemetric]

My only Combat Masterpiece is a 15-2 from 1965. Has factory Rosewood target stocks.

 

[chief38]

I have two M15's and shoot them more than any other revolver I own. For me, they are also the most accurate revolvers I own. I purchased one and inherited my Dad's. A true classic!!

 

[sheppard]

The first center fire cartridge handgun I owned was a model 15 that I purchased in 1970. I now own 4, two blued 4" 15-4s, one nickel 15-3 and one blued snubby 15-3. Also have two model 67s, the stainless version. Can't be beat for a .38 special duty revolver.

 

[damienph]

My former Fort Worth PD model 15-2 is one of my all time favorite revolvers.

 

[swagmeister]

All great looking Model 15's. Those grips are killer on the OP's gun. Thanks for showing.

 

[444 Magnum]

15-3 No box. Ken's elk stags. I love it.
I have the original numbered grips that came on it. Ken advertised these and I had to have them.

 

[sophie]

I sure like them stag grips. Looks good.
My Model 15-2 with original grips.

 

[bananaman]

15-3 No box. Ken's elk stags. I love it.

SUPER NICE! I am still looking for ! of my own! Bob

 

[kbm6893]

I have a 15-2 4” that I bought LNIB right before Covid hit. Doesn’t look like it was ever fired and I’m not sure I’m ever going to fire it. Just looks so pristine. Mine came with target trigger and target hammer and Magna stocks. For shooting I hate Magna stocks. Truth is, most of my revolvers have rubber Pachmayr grips. Just shoot better with them. But since my 15-2 is more to admire than anything else I figure I’ll keep the wood on. I do have a Model 67 that sees use.

 

[TJm15.38]

My former Fort Worth PD model 15-2 is one of my all time favorite revolvers.

That's a nice one; like the target grips. Thanks for posting.

 

[Oldengineer]

I own a 15-2 and sadly have neglected it in the safe. It’s like new with box, papers, and tools. Reading these posts makes me inclined to dig it out and show it some attention. It’s good to see Model 15’s regain popularity.

 

[lihpster]

First S&W I ever owned is a 15-3 police trade in. I've picked up a couple since. 15-2, 15-3 and a 15-4, back when they were all wearing Ken's work.

 

[CH4]

Although I prefer the look of shrouded ejector rods, the 15/67 just has a certain je ne sais quoi, especially the 2”.

 

[DGNY]

CH4, How come no holes in that target! Nice revolvers!