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Jim Watson · January 13, 2013, 03:59 PM

The serial number goes to 1965 which agrees with the 15-2 model designation used from 1962-1967.

HOWEVER, a Model 15 is the Combat Masterpiece standard with 4" barrel.
A 6" barrel was standard on the Masterpiece Target, commonly known as the K-38.

Guns do get mismarked and barrels do get replaced, so that is only a minor oddity.

Resale value depends on condition, somewhere in the hundreds of bucks.

January 13, 2013, 03:59 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,535	The serial number goes to 1965 which agrees with the 15-2 model designation used from 1962-1967. HOWEVER, a Model 15 is the Combat Masterpiece standard with 4" barrel. A 6" barrel was standard on the Masterpiece Target, commonly known as the K-38. Guns do get mismarked and barrels do get replaced, so that is only a minor oddity. Resale value depends on condition, somewhere in the hundreds of bucks.