Guns for Sale - Smith & Wesson, S&W 15-3 -- K-38 Combat Masterpiece .38 Spl. 1967 - In The Box

Seller's Description:
LSB#: 120315JB05

Make: Smith and Wesson

Model: 15-3

Serial Number: K920329

Year of Manufacture: 1967

Caliber: .38 Special

Action Type: Single and Double Action - Swing Out Cylinder Revolver

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “Smith & Wesson”. The right side of the barrel is marked “38 S&W Special Ctg.”. There is an S&W logo on the right side of the frame and the four line “Marcas Registradas” address. The frame under the arbor is marked “K920329 / MOD. / 15-3”. The arbor is marked “81966”. The bottom of the grip frame is marked “K920329”. The left grip frame is marked “81966”. The right grip frame is marked triangle “H” and circle “O”. Each grip panel is marked “K” on the inside and the right panel is stamped “920329”.

Barrel Length: 4”

Sights / Optics: The gun is mounted with a raised ramp front sight and a S&W micrometer adjustable rear sight.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are wood checkered with S&W logos. The grips have no marks, scratches, dings or cracks and the checkering is sharp. The grips rate in about Excellent / As-New overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: All Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp and deep. There is no erosion and no signs of firing.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are no dings or scratches. There is not even a dragline on the cylinder. The case colors on the hammer and trigger are vivid. The Screw heads are sharp and only the grip screw looks turned. The markings are clear. Overall, this gun rates in about Excellent to Near New condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly, both single and double action. We did not fire this revolver.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The original box is provided. This box is in excellent condition, showing sharp corners and no losses. There are just minor handling marks. The end flap matches the description and serial number. No paperwork or tools are included.

Our Assessment: Originally known as the K-38 Combat Masterpiece, it was renamed the Model 15 in 1957 when all Smith & Wesson revolvers were given numerical model numbers. It is a shorter barrel version of the Smith & Wesson Model 14 Target Masterpiece and essentially an adjustable-sight version of the seminal Smith & Wesson Model 10 ("Military and Police") revolver with target shooting features. The main production run of the Model 15 was from 1949 through 1999. It was discontinued for approximately a decade until 2011, when a re-tooled version was re-released under S&W's Classics Revolvers line. This is an in-the-box and nearly new S&W model 15-3. What an amazing collector find, 45 years old and nary a mark. If you add one gun to your Smith and Wesson collection this year, this has got to be the one!

CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This revolver is not on the California “roster of certified for sale handguns” and can only be transferred to a California resident as a private party transaction (PPT) at our shop in Simi Valley. This does not apply to out of state buyers.

Payment and Shipping Instructions:

Shipping:

USPS Insured shipping will cost $20.

Your item will be shipped within 1 week of receipt of good funds, usually the next day. You will receive an automatic notification with a tracking number upon shipment, to let you know that we have received funds. If you are in Southern California, you are welcome to pick your item up and complete the transfer at our shop in Simi Valley (M-F, 8-5).

This gun can only be shipped to an FFL, and it will be shipped from an FFL. It is your responsibility to ensure that the gun is legal to own and receive in your area. If you would like to be notified when we receive your payment, please obtain a tracking number from your carrier. We receive about 40 checks a day and do not have the staff required to email everyone when we receive checks.

Payment:

Full payment on non-layaway items is required within 14 days. We accept Cashiers Checks, Money Orders, Cash and Personal Checks. No Credit Cards or electronic payments are accepted. To help us properly apply your payment, please indicate what item you have purchased when payment and/or FFL are sent. If you would like to be notified when we receive your payment, please obtain a tracking number from your carrier. We receive about 40 checks a day and do not have the staff required to email everyone when we receive checks.

CA Sales tax applies to CA buyers (7.25%).

Layaways are offered on all items, requiring a 20% non refundable down payment within 7 days of the auction’s close and the balance within 60 days. We do not require prior notice to place an item on the layaway. No returns are accepted on layaway items and the item will be considered abandoned after 60 days.

Successful Bidder Instructions:

You will be invoiced by the morning following the sale. This invoice will include totals for the sale and all instructions.

If you win an item and are not willing or able to complete the sale, you will be liable for 5% of the sale price.

Returns (less shipping) are accepted within 3 days of when the item is delivered with signature confirmation. Returns are very costly for both the buyer and for us, so please ask all of your questions before bidding and please be sure you can legally purchase this item.

Please leave feedback when the gun is happily received, we will leave feedback in return. If you are not satisfied, for any reason, please contact us before leaving negative or neutral feedback. (805) 285-0715

No gun should be fired without being examined by a competent gunsmith.

THIS AUCTION HAS CLOSED.