Value request on 38 cal
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The gun pictured is not a M-15 with adjustable sights. The gun in the photo I would value at about $450.
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As stated above, that is not a Model 15.
As stated above, that is not a Model 15.
That's definitely not a Model 15-4 Combat Masterpiece. Here's mine from 1981 with stag grips.
Yours looks like an older .38 M&P or pre-model 10, but I'll defer to other forum expertise to say for sure.
Yours looks like an older .38 M&P or pre-model 10, but I'll defer to other forum expertise to say for sure.
hkcavalier
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The serial number should be very easy to read on the butt (bottom of the handle). What you posted can't be the serial number.
Looks like an all-original M&P from around 1947 or maybe 48 to me. Might be worth a bit more than $450 to some, but not a whole lot more.
Looks like an all-original M&P from around 1947 or maybe 48 to me. Might be worth a bit more than $450 to some, but not a whole lot more.
SGT ROCK 11B
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The pictures now posted is a 1982 production. It needs a good cleaning and proper lubrication.
The OP's first picture of the yoke-cut clearly shows a stamping of "MOD 15-4"
So why are people saying it isn't a Model 15? Am I missing something here?
Is it all about some kind of SN discrepancy?
FWIW, this is the first time I have seen a k-frame SN with the "K" in the middle - rather than as a prefix. So that certainly seems a bit unusual.
Reminds me of the "floating J" serial numbered J-frames.
IMO, a very interesting revolver with an interesting serial number...
But what do I know?
So why are people saying it isn't a Model 15? Am I missing something here?
Is it all about some kind of SN discrepancy?
FWIW, this is the first time I have seen a k-frame SN with the "K" in the middle - rather than as a prefix. So that certainly seems a bit unusual.
Reminds me of the "floating J" serial numbered J-frames.
IMO, a very interesting revolver with an interesting serial number...
But what do I know?
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The OP had originally posted photos of this gun.
He later edited his post.
Yes, it was handled similar to the J frame serial numbers.
S&W made a lot of adjustable sight K frames (Models 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 48, 53....) and they were running out of available numbers. Serial numbers were limited to 7 characters because of their tooling. That's why they switched over the triple alpha series.
DWalt
Member
Appears the pictures are of two different revolvers. One is an M&P of the postwar era, the other is a Model 15.
I guess I'm late to this party. Looks like a 15 to me. There does appear to be freckling on the butt. But otherwise, as far as what is pictured, it seems to be in excellent shape. I'd probably pay $500 for that easily and happily. Probably worth more but I'm not in any need. I'd prefer a 67.
