C&R S&W

[m1a1driver]

Picked this baby up from a fellow calgunner. a S&W model 15. It came with the usual Pachmayr gripper , replaced with S&W factory service grips for a more "classic" look. Great thing about it was with my C&R and COE, no 10 day wait. Price was pretty good, got it for $300.

[morrcarr67]

Very Nice. Good price too.

[otteray]

300 bucks bought you a beauty!
Model 15 no dash or what series?

[m1a1driver]

it doesnt say a model number on it, the seller told me it was a model 15 made in 1958. I swung open the cylinder and it just says the frame # on it.

[otteray]

Is the serial number between K350548 to K386804? That's 1959 Manufacture and would be a 15-1 series.
1958 is K317823 to K350547 ; it is a 15

[DaveInOroValley]

If I remember S&W model numbers started right at mid or end of 1957. My .357 made in 57 is one of the last before the model designations started. That's a beauty. I've always liked vintage S&W revolvers.

[m1a1driver]

its K3222xx, so 1958 huh? Heres a picture , no model # is there, just some markings.

[c good]

Nice "Pre Model 15" aka the K-38 Combat Masterpiece.

[otteray]

Nice "Pre Model 15" aka the K-38 Combat Masterpiece.

That's what I'm thinking.
You might want to contact Roy Jinks for it's history.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/members/115388-roy-g-jinks.html

[m1a1driver]

I was looking at that.. its $50 and he looks up where your gun was shipped to from the factory. Would be neat to have and if you ever sell the gun it would certainly command the +$50 to the sale.

[otteray]

sometimes, maybe not anymore, you could just email him for basic info on it.
worth a try. Heck go to S&W Forum and ask around. Very good info there for S&W!