Smith & Wesson Model 15-2 K-38 Combat Masterpiece .38 Special, 4-inch Blued DA/SA Revolver (1967)
This 1967 Smith & Wesson Model 15-2 K-38 Combat Masterpiece is a classic K-frame .38 Special with a 4-inch tapered barrel, factory polished blue finish, and S&W micrometer adjustable sights. It features walnut Magna grips with pre-1968 diamond pattern and the 15-2 engineering change era details. The combination of materials, sights, and period-correct features makes it a strong example of the Combat Masterpiece line, long associated with U.S. Air Force and law enforcement use.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present.
What's Included
- Leather holster
The Model 15-2 represents the K-38 Combat Masterpiece in a refined 1967 configuration, marked "MOD. 15-2" on the yoke cut. Built on the K-frame with a square butt, it carries a six-shot fluted cylinder and operates in double-action/single-action. Controls include a narrow, serrated trigger and an exposed hammer with a narrow, checkered spur.
The 4-inch tapered carbon steel barrel wears a narrow, serrated top rib that reduces glare. Sights are classic Combat Masterpiece: a ramped, serrated front blade paired with an S&W micrometer adjustable rear, providing precise elevation and windage adjustments.
Construction is all carbon steel with a factory polished blue finish that complements the period-correct checkered walnut Magna grips, complete with S&W medallions and the pre-1968 diamond around the screw. The checkered cylinder latch and knurled ejector-rod tip add practical handling detail.
Made in the United States, this 15-2 falls into the engineering-change era that deleted the trigger guard screw. The model’s longstanding association with widespread U.S. Air Force and domestic law enforcement use underscores its reputation for service-ready accuracy and handling.