Smith & Wesson Model 15-6 K-38 Combat Masterpiece .38 Special Revolver, 4-Inch Heavy Barrel, Blued
This late-production Model 15-6 represents the last forged-part generation of Smith & Wesson’s famed K-38 Combat Masterpiece line. Featuring a heavy 4-inch barrel, adjustable iron sights, and aftermarket Pachmayr finger-groove grips, it blends service-grade accuracy with collector appeal. The revolver’s blued carbon-steel construction, wide-spur hammer, and smooth combat trigger underscore its purpose-built design and enduring quality.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good – Shows some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks; rifling remains well-defined.
Paint has been applied to the front sight ramp. Light scratches and blemishes are visible on the exterior finish.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 15-6 .38 Special revolver equipped with Pachmayr rubber finger-groove grips
The 15-6 engineering revision is notable as the final Combat Masterpiece variant produced before Smith & Wesson’s transition to MIM components, giving this revolver added interest for collectors seeking traditional forged parts.
A heavy, non-pinned 4-inch barrel with a full-length top rib provides balanced weight forward, helping manage recoil and supporting steady sight alignment.
The Baughman serrated ramp front sight, paired with a micrometer-click adjustable rear sight, delivers a clear, precise sight picture for duty or target work.
An all-carbon-steel frame, cylinder, and barrel wear a uniform factory blued finish, complemented by a case-hardened wide-spur hammer and a smooth-face combat-width trigger.
Aftermarket Pachmayr grips with finger grooves and gold medallions improve purchase while preserving the revolver’s classic lines.