Specifications
Weapon type:
revolver
Weight:
1.065 kg (37.6 oz)
Calibre & Catrige:
.38 Special (9x29.5mmR)
Designer:
Smith & Wesson
Manufacturer:
Smith & Wesson
Action:
Single/Double Action
In service:
1946-1999
Capacity:
6 rounds
The S&W Model 15 is a six-shot double action revolver, originally known as the K-38 Combat Masterpiece, renamed the Model 15 when all Smith & Wesson revolvers were given numerical model numbers. This Combat Masterpiece was in common use with US police and private security officers from the 1950's to the 80's.