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Smith and Wesson Model 15

jebbarjebbar Member Posts: 193 ✭✭✭
edited October 2008 in Ask the Experts
I just saw a S&W Model 15 in a local shop that looked like one of the older ones. First 4 digits of the serial number are K429. Can anyone tell me around when this was manufactured?
Thanks,
JB
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    Laredo LeftyLaredo Lefty Member Posts: 13,451 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Made in late 1960 or early 1961.

    1960...... K386805 to K429894
    1961...... K429895 to K468098

    Whatever the last 3 digits are this should help you narrow it down.
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    jebbarjebbar Member Posts: 193 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Laredo Lefty
    Made in late 1960 or early 1961.

    1960...... K386805 to K429894
    1961...... K429895 to K468098

    Whatever the last 3 digits are this should help you narrow it down.


    Thanks Lefty!

    Any idea of value? I would rate bluing at ~95% and bore excellent. Shop is asking $389.
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    ZinderblocZinderbloc Member Posts: 925 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    $389 is not great, IMO, but if you like the gun then pay the price.

    You will never find a current revolver of the same quality at that price.
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    Laredo LeftyLaredo Lefty Member Posts: 13,451 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I agree with zinderbloc....... $389 is a little high. The model 15 was made in great numbers. Its a very good basic revolver.

    It will handle +P .38Spl with no problem. Go back and offer him $300 or $325 and see what he says.
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