Smith & Wesson Model 15

[Milpolice]

yes, I do reload, and have been since the mid 70;s.

 

[cmansguns]

Just sold one on this Forum...but not that sweet of a price!

You probably need to jump on that one before anyone else has a chance.

Last month I sold my Model 15-3 (1969, C&R OK) to another Forum member for $600 shipped. The shipping & insurance cost me $48.70 so netted $551.30 and since I haven't heard of any complaints from the buyer, I'm guessing he was happy as I know I was, so your looking price is even sweeter...I wouldn't even try to negotiate that one.

Mine was a very nice specimen, speed loader grips, not original, but also in good condition except for a small flaw on the left panel. Bore and mechanics excellent, so if one you are looking at checks out mechanically, I'm sure you could double your money fairly quickly if you wanted to flip it.

 

[VaTom]

Get it if mechanically sound. A little Flitz and some Ren Wax will help with the finish!

 

[rincar]

Buy it now. A great gun at a great price.

 

[UncleEd]

As Nature often does when
it comes to us mortals, if Milpolice
buys that Combat Masterpiece,
a pristine one will suddenly
show up in a nearby showcase.
And it will be closer in date to
the Air Force model. And yes, he
should buy that one as well!

 

[CH4]

Before reading this, I was on the fence about picking up a "pristine" 4" nickel M15-3 with the original magnas. She came down from $800 to $675 OTD. I'll be there when she opens at 10. It'll go nice with my M67 and I need a home for an aluminum Tyler T.

I also carried a M15 as a member of the USAF Security Police, LE in the mid 80s.

 

[austintexas]

I remember when USAF Security Police was called Air Police and carried 1911s.
SWCA 892

 

[bgrafsr]

I remember when USAF Security Police was called Air Police and carried 1911s.
SWCA 892

I was "Air Police" and carried the Model 15. We did have 1911's and 1911A1's in our armories, though we never carried them.


I do have an Air Force Model 15, marked U.S. on the frame. The stocks are not original, but I like them. I do have the original Magnas for it too. It has a Factory letter so proves provenance.

 

[Jaymo]

Yep. Like a duck on a June bug. I have a soft spot for adjustable sight K frames. And fixed sight K frames. And J frames. And L frames. And N frames. And 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gen autos.

 

[smoothshooter]

It would have taken me about 10 seconds to buy that one at the price you paid, or even a little above.

 

[smoothshooter]

Before reading this, I was on the fence about picking up a "pristine" 4" nickel M15-3 with the original magnas. She came down from $800 to $675 OTD. I'll be there when she opens at 10. It'll go nice with my M67 and I need a home for an aluminum Tyler T.

I also carried a M15 as a member of the USAF Security Police, LE in the mid 80s.

Nickel guns don't do anything for me because of the glare when shooting in bright sunlight.
But unto each his own.
And it is still an older Smith & Wesson revolver.
And that's a good thing.