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August 12, 2012
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I was sharing my recent find (744) with my favorite gun shop and they told me about a model 15 (Monson) blue with 6 & 2.5" barrels, tool, & gapper (is that a word?). They want $325 for it. I asked if it was beat up and he said it has some scratches but not beat up. Seems like with the 2.5" barrel it would make a great glove box gun. Okay, I'm looking for an excuse to buy it. If I'm not buying to collect or show off it seems like a good deal.
Since I don't know the model well can you give any advice besides the basics of how to evaluate a revolver? Thanks in advance.
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I could go into a long drawn out tirade on how to do what you want but it would be easier if you look a couple posts above your's. Some real good info there.
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Thanks but I know how to tell if a revolver is in good condition. What I need is info on the model. Being made in Monson, does that make it a 15-? How does one tell one model 15 from another? Searched to no avail. It does not have a full barrel lug. I've got them holding it for me but want to arm myself with knowledge before I go see it. I was wrong on the price. They want $350 for it.
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If it has a recessed barrel nut it is a 14 or 15 series (14 is fixed rear sight, 15 is adjustable rear). If it has the footed or "porkchop" shroud it is a 14/15 or 14-1/15-1. If it has a straight shroud it is a 14-2/15-2. The -2 series is the most commonly found.
Here is some history:
http://dwcollectors.org/history
Earlier -2 guns have recessed chambers that enclose the cartridge rim and an overtravel adjusting screw in the trigger.
Sounds like a good deal, I would check to make sure the barrel nut can be removed. If it's stuck you can overcome this, but it's a pain to do and would be a strong bargaining point.
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Good info Steve. Thank you. Does being made in Monson mean anything regarding the particular model? Can't wait to check it out.
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Monson would be the only factory of origin anything earlier than -2.
15-2 could also be from Palmer.
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I passed on the model 15. If it had VH barrels and included a 4" (for the glovebox) I probably would have bought it. Decided on a barely used Springfield Armory XD45 (13+1) for the glove box. Got it for $395 with the kit (two mags, speed loader, mag holder, holster). She's already clean & lubed, loaded with Federal HydraShock ammo and sleeping on top of my owner's manual in my glove box. I'll swap mags monthly to keep the springs good. Because I can't have a gun a work this will suffice so I can have one in my car. Also good for business travel which takes me out in the sticks and overnight. Probably a good decision so now my Valor and 744 don't have any more DW competition in the dark of my safe 
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