Combat Masterpiece

[jungle]

Or, even a blind hog finds an acorn once in a while. Came across this unfired example a while back and had to grab it.

 

[vtuck2]

I've had one for many years. It's my favorite. I recently gave it to our son who just got a CHL.

Good find!

V

 

[rikman]

Beauty! Got one too, great shooters!

 

[PabloJ]

I seen something similar at last gun show. It was K-frmed weapon for .38spl with tapering 4" barrel marked 10-5? with price tag of only $345. The gun was in excellent condition how could one go wrong with buying something like that? It would be impossible to do.

 

[DC3-CVN-72]

WOW !!

 

[PabloJ]

'Combat Masterpiece' describes that gun quite well. There isn't anything more I can add.

 

[maskedman504]

Dats purdee!!!

 

[CajunBass]

'Combat Masterpiece' describes that gun quite well. There isn't anything more I can add.

Truth that!

 

[451 Detonics]

It is one of very few guns I own two identical units of. To me it is the ultimate K-Frame...

 

[bannockburn]

To me the Combat Masterpiece is the all-time classic design of S&W K frames.

 

[MrDig]

I'm not Smith and Wesson Literate, But that is a beautiful revolver.
The difference between the 15 and the 10 are the adjustable sights? and what else? splain it to me as I said I am not that literate.

 

[W.E.G.]

Its a beautiful gun that anybody would be proud to own.

I do feel a bit conflicted on the idea that a revolver with ADJUSTABLE iron sights is a COMBAT Masterpiece.

For a fighting revolver, fixed, low-profile sights make more sense by my analysis.

 

[jungle]

True, times change, back when the FBI, Treasury and the US Air Force were using these there was a lot of emphasis on shooting at 50 yards. Good sights and a two pound trigger went a long way under those conditions. Now, I am unaware of any Military or Law enforcement unit using a revolver of any type as a fighting tool.

The "Combat Masterpiece" moniker was S&W marketing and it seemed to work.

It is a classic, and the price of the latest version will water your eyes.
I don't plan on using this for "combat" just warm sunny days filled with delight.

 

[Capn Jack]

S&W Model 15-1 Combat Masterpiece

My favorite. Picked mine up at a gun show in 1963 for $65.00. The bluing wasn't even off the front of the cylinder. 145gr.HP & 3.5gr of Bullseye has accounted for many jackrabbits over the years. 50 yds. is nothing to that load. Drops about 18" in 100yds. My only change has been a set of Hogue Grips.

 

[S.B.]

Nice catch. I've got one just like it except it's a .22LR and yours is prettier. Congrats.

Steve

 

[19-3Ben]

I do feel a bit conflicted on the idea that a revolver with ADJUSTABLE iron sights is a COMBAT Masterpiece.

And when the model 19 came out, also with adjustable sights, it had the nickname "Combat Magnum."

I wonder if "combat" was used back then the way "tactical" is today.

 

[351 WINCHESTER]

Them old Smith's are hard to beat. A lot better than the stuff made today. Beautiful revolver.

 

[bergmen]

My Combat Masterpiece (15-4) is one of my favorite (if not THE favorite) of all of my handguns.

I just happened to see it on a consignment sale in nearly NIB condition (included box, manual, sight tool, factory target hammer, target trigger) at LGS. I nabbed it and thank my lucky stars ever since.

Dan

 

[Racebannon]

Out of curiosity, what does "unfired" mean? These revolvers were test fired at the S&W factory for function and accuracy so is it unfired since the original purchase? Not being mean, but I see ad or descriptions for unfired guns by owners and dealers and I alwayswonder how these guns could be unfired, especially if they have proof marks (European guns). Or if my understanding of unfired is mistaken and it really means unfired after it left the factory.

 

[bikemutt]

Out of curiosity, what does "unfired" mean? These revolvers were test fired at the S&W factory for function and accuracy so is it unfired since the original purchase? Not being mean, but I see ad or descriptions for unfired guns by owners and dealers and I alwayswonder how these guns could be unfired, especially if they have proof marks (European guns). Or if my understanding of unfired is mistaken and it really means unfired after it left the factory.

I think it's generally accepted that unfired means since it left the factory.

 

[bikemutt]

Nice, very nice. I recently picked up a 15-6 in an even trade for an LCR, I'm still smiling about that one. Also have my eye on a 15-4 right now.

 

[Bula]

Very nice, I stumbled onto this one late last year. Man is it a joy to shoot. Wide spur trigger and hammer, and as clean a break as I've ever felt on a trigger. Absolutely great guns.

 

[Cocked & Locked]

Nice 15 you found! I like the 15's also...great shooting handguns.

15-3



15-4

 

[jungle]

Beautiful revolvers and beautiful photos! Thanks for taking the time to share your good fortune with us.


What did your mom do during the Cold War?

 

[MRH]

Nice looking gun! Mine's not pretty, but it sure is a good shooter. It is a sentimental gun for me as well, since the M15 was the handgun I learned to shoot in the Air Force. In addition, mine was issued to the cops at a college I graduated from.