Pre-Lock Smith & Wesson Model 15-4 Combat Masterpiece .38 Special – 4" Barrel

Smith & Wesson Model 15-4 Combat Masterpiece .38 Special – 4" Barrel – Pre-Lock

4" Barrel | Blued Finish | Adjustable Rear Sight | Checkered Magna Grips with S&W Medallions | Serial No. 99K5471

OVERVIEW

Offered here is a well-cared for Smith & Wesson Model 15-4 Combat Masterpiece chambered in .38 S&W Special, serial number 99K5471, featuring the classic 4-inch barrel configuration.

Originally known as the K-38 Combat Masterpiece, this revolver became the Model 15 when Smith & Wesson adopted numerical model designations in 1957. Built on the company's medium-size K-Frame, the Combat Masterpiece combined adjustable sights and excellent balance with a practical 4-inch barrel, becoming one of Smith & Wesson's most respected service and sporting revolvers.

The Model 15-4 engineering change was introduced in 1977 and marked the elimination of the gas ring from the yoke. This variation predates Smith & Wesson's later internal-lock system and retains the traditional construction and appearance associated with classic-era K-Frames.

Serial number 99K5471 places this revolver in approximately 1981 production, near the end of the Model 15-4 period.

This example wears attractive checkered walnut Magna-style grips with Smith & Wesson medallions and remains in great overall condition, showing only minimal signs of careful use and handling.

SPECIFICATIONS & HIGHLIGHTS

• Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
• Model: Model 15-4 Combat Masterpiece
• Serial Number: 99K5471
• Approximate Year of Manufacture: 1981
• Caliber:.38 S&W Special
• Action: Double-Action / Single-Action
• Capacity: 6 Rounds
• Frame: K-Frame
• Barrel Length: 4"
• Barrel: Ribbed, Non-Pinned
• Finish: Blued
• Cylinder: Fluted
• Front Sight: Baughman-Style Ramp
• Rear Sight: Fully Adjustable
• Hammer: Color Case-Hardened
• Trigger: Color Case-Hardened
• Grips: Checkered Walnut Magna-Style Grips
• Grip Medallions: Smith & Wesson Medallions
• Configuration: Pre-Lock
• Engineering Variation: 15-4

CONDITION

This revolver remains in great overall used condition, showing only minimal signs of careful handling and use.

The blued finish retains strong overall coverage and presents attractively, with only minor age-appropriate wear. The checkered walnut grips remain in very nice condition with well-defined checkering and intact Smith & Wesson medallions.

The color case-hardened hammer and trigger retain attractive contrast against the deep blued finish.

Overall, this is a clean and well-cared-for example of a pre-lock Model 15-4 Combat Masterpiece.

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