Smith and Wesson Model 15-6 Question

[Bulldawg Dad]

A couple of years ago I purchased a Smith and Wesson Model 15-6. This particular model has a heavy barrel contour that is approximate to the M-19/66 Revolvers just without the ejector rod housing. I refer to it as having a "Battle Worn" Finish but it functions and shoots well. I began my LE career in 1980 with a SW M-15 in similar shape, which was my first real foray into handguns. The concern that I have is that pin that the trigger is mounted to internally is visible and slightly protrudes out of the left side of the frame below the cylinder window. Since 1980, I have owned and still own countless Smith and Wesson Revolvers but have never seen this pin visible before. Can someone enlighten me to it.

 

[murphydog]

The various original pivot and retaining pins are polished and finished to be invisible, or nearly so, so this one has been replaced.

 

[Bulldawg Dad]

The various original pivot and retaining pins are polished and finished to be invisible, or nearly so, so this one has been replaced.

murphydog, should this be a cause for concern? Is it your opinion that it was replaced by Smith and Wesson or by someone external of the company? Would I get anywhere inquiring to Smith and Wesson about it?

 

[Engine49guy]

Agree with Alan the trigger pin likely broke and was replaced.
IMO not a concern on a nice shooter...on a collectible gun it would effect resale value.

As long as your Model 15-6 is functioning correctly no cause for concern IMO....

On a side note the 15-5 and 15-6 are interesting guns as they are really more like a 4" Model 14 than the old tapered barrel 15's.
Another interesting thing is if you compare the frame yoke cut it is likely longer ( like the Model 19) to mate to an ejector rod shroud barrel....remember that the 14 and 15 had the same frame at that point and the 14 had a full underlug barrel similar to the (L frame) Model 586.

Not sure if those later non magnum K frames were heat treated the same as K Magnum frames but guessing they were not.

 

[murphydog]

I would guess that if it functions normally that it would be of no concern. You could certainly call S & W customer service (with the SN handy) and see if they can pull a service record out of their system. If the appearance or knowing the part was replaced bothers you they can certainly redo it.

 

[Bulldawg Dad]

Thanks to both of you.

 

[Coaltminer]

Model 15-6

I had a 67 with the same heavy barrel that I bought at a gun show. The pin was flush with the frame. Unfortunately it had push off issue that I never checked for when I bought it. Back to Smith and they fixed it for around $150, so it turned out to be not such a good deal. I'm thinking the seller knew this, but I'm not a positive thinker! Heavy barrels are great on both the 15 and 67, they seem to be a bit rarer.

 

[Bulldawg Dad]

Its strictly a shooter and not a collector piece. I'll just keep on shooting it as long as it will let me. I'm in it for less than $300 so I'm not hurting.